Hickory Sticks Golf Club in California, Kentucky, USA | GolfPass
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4.6
433 Reviews 433 Reviews
5 Stars
219
4 Stars
166
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
96.4%
Recommend this course
404 out of 433 reviews
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4.7
15 Reviews 15 Reviews
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 15 reviews
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4.6
33 Reviews 33 Reviews
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.0%
Recommend this course
32 out of 33 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6148 yards
Slope 131
Rating 69.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.6
433 Reviews (433)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 31
Water Hazards 17
Narrow Fairways 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 24
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 23
Advanced Golfers 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 25
In the 'Burbs 10
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

In the Sticks

Played 9 today. This place has a zen to it given the location in the rolling hills of KY along the mighty Ohio. It's very hilly which provides great views and a challenging game. Staff were super friendly (cart guy gave me a free bottle of water for no apparent reason and then rolled off into the sunset), the greens were nice and slow, and it has a country vibe
that is good for the soul. I'll be back for a proper 18.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Elevation changes

Nice round and friendly staff. Multiple elevated greens and elevation changes. The greens were in good shape. The tee boxes and bunkers (there are not many) could use a little more attention. I would recommend it.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Incredibly small greens

Bring your darts. The greens are the smallest I’ve ever played. To add an unenjoyable aspect, the pins are just a few feet off the fringes and frequently on slopes.

There is a par 3 of ~200 yards that is one of the most difficult par 3 holes I’ve played. It is a silly hole with the green being ~25 to 30 feet wide with a hill on the left and downhill on the right. If you don’t hit the green off the box, it’s no less than a 4 and likely goes up from there.

The course and greens are in fantastic condition.

The scenery is sparkling good.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

My favorite public course in Northern Kentucky

Great course, great challenge, excellent conditions. Friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

My favorite public course in Northern Kentucky

You will not find better conditions for the green fees paid. The course is in fantastic shape. The staff is very friendly, and the senior discount rate is a huge plus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was cart path only - course dry.
Greens in great shape

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So much potential...

Visited on the way to Atlanta.
Course was cart path only due to drought conditions. Not a course you want that. Lots of undulation.
Greens were surprisingly slow. Needed a trim.
Fairways were very dry and in ok condition.
Think we played this course at a less than ideal time. I bet it's fantastic when maintenance is current and not dried out.
Loved the layout. Gorgeous.
Would visit again.

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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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