1591 Resort Drive, McCormick, South Carolina 29835, US
(864) 391-2450
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About Hickory Knob State Park

The Hickory Knob State Resort Park & Golf Course cozies up to the shores of Lake Thurmond, a reservoir lake that is visible or in play on every hole. Hickory Knob is the state's only resort state park. Not only is there a comfortable clubhouse with a snack bar and pro shop, but lodge rooms, cabins, a campground and a full-service restaurant make this a destination for anybody looking for outdoor recreation.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★
Acres1091
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual
Room TypesRoom
TennisYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Hickory Knob State Park

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars
361 Reviews (361)
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice but

Would be nice to know if the course was going to be cart path only. It rained 3 days before going to the course. Also driving range was closed for the winter?? So, no warm up and took 3 hours to play 9 holes. Ive played the course many times and its a great course thats not usually packed Just wish i’d known these things before i drove 45 min to play

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Played
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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 2.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

Second time playing here beautiful well maintained course. Will be back many more times.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Even though it was cart path only the course was beautiful and well maintained.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Short but challenging

Any first-time play can be challenging because of unknowns. The greens are small, the elevation change can be significant on some holes, and blindspot‘s all contribute to the challenge of the course. The other reviews that I read talking about items needing repair our true as many of the cart path could use some serious work.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Beautiful scenery & surroundings

I like the course and appreciate that it wasn’t too long or too difficult. Liked the friendly staff and patrons. The drawbacks were the pace of play, poor drainage and inconsistent greens. But for what I paid, seemed completely reasonable. We did have tropical storm Eta come through recently.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Hickory Knob State Park Golf Course

The golf course is nice and very affordable. The cart paths are in need of repair.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pace 5.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good value

If you are in the Augusta area and do not mind driving 30-45 minutes this course is hands down one of the best golfing experiences around. Good layout and has several picturesque holes that run along the lakeshore.

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Retired golfer

Greens are in transition and slow. Snack bar is closed but they have cold drinks and snacks at clubhouse.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played

Fun a golf a course great condition

I’ve been here a few times fun little golf course in good shape. Usually not very crowded and plays pretty quickly

Worgth the 45 minute drive from Augusta

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Hickory Knob

Course is in great shape!! Be prepared to hit iron off The tee on a few holes.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

A fun and challenging course.

Course is in very good condition. Greens were a little slower than expected. This is a very scenic course and a joy to play. It's an 80 minute drive for me but I'll be back.

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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Fun golf course with great views.

This is a great place to play. The layout is challenging at times but fair. Wonderful views of the lake. The putting surfaces are in good shape but difficult to judge break and speed. Spend a little extra time on practice green beforehand. Very convenient location to Elijah Clark.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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