A view of green #4 surrounded by water at Old Hickory Golf Club
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3.6
762 Reviews (762)
5 Stars
187
4 Stars
310
3 Stars
131
2 Stars
72
1 Stars
62
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
68.8%
Recommend this course
557 out of 762 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.3%
Recommend this course
11 out of 15 reviews
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3.6
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
64.1%
Recommend this course
41 out of 64 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7077 yards
Slope 145
Rating 74.5

Beaver Creek divides Old Hickory Golf Club with nine holes sitting north of the creek and nine holes south. The course has a classic parkland layout that plays across gently rolling hills. The fairways were cut through forests of mature hardwoods but they are wide and carefully sculpted to direct balls toward the middle. Skillful players could even try to use the contours to their advantage. Each hole has a bunkers but the bunkering is not excessive. In addition to the mounding and bunkering, the undulating terrain provides natural elevation changes. The golf course finishes with what is arguably its toughest hole. This monster par 5 is 620 yards from the back tees. It requires a drive over a ravine with a natural waste area to the left. Many consider it to be the toughest golf hole in northern Virginia.

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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bent grass
Greens A4 bent grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Timothy Freeland

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Raspberry Golf Academy"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Men: all shirts must have sleeves and a collar. Women: shirts must have either a collar or sleeves.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.6
762 Reviews (762)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 33
Patio Dining 18
Brunch 16
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 54
Undulating Greens 47
Elevation Changes 40
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 43
Locals 43
A Weekend Splurge 21
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 52
Worth the Drive 30
Convenient to the City 20

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
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Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great public course

From the moment I arrived the staff was friendly and professional. The starter ensured things ran timely. The course was well maintained and had a challenging lay out. I will definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not worth $75+

This was the first time I'd played here in a few years and it has gone down hill. Tee boxes were a mess, drainage/irrigation issues on fairways (1/3 of the holes are cart-path only with most being because the fairways are perpetually damp). Overall disappointed as I used to enjoy playing here but there are plenty of courses in the area that are nicer and the quality of the course matches the price.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 47
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions are pitiful

Have played this course a few times. Course looks amazing through mid June each year. Then it turns into a dog track by summer and is almost unplayable. Dirt tee boxes, crab grass all over greens. It’s a shame this course has potential but no jimvestment in a reasonable groundskeeper. Also not worth 100$+ dollars

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Used cart

It could be great, BUT . . .

Great layout -- it could be a 'go-to' course in the DC area (like Potomac Shores) but the conditioning is not good. The bunkers are a disaster. Some fairways are pretty bad. Greens were pretty good. The driving range is an embarrassment but they should first spend the money on fixing the condition of the course.

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

Worth the drive

Nice greens
Fairways a little sparse
Bunkers washed out
Starter and marshals very helpful and friendly
No beverage cart
Nice layout
Driving range undersized and motley collections off range. balls

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

getting better & better

This is our 2nd time playing this course this year, and all I can say is ‘the course is much improved’ .. we now can say that the Old Hickory is making a comeback and it’s better than ever. Keep up the Good Work!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Keep at it

Played many times. Love the layout. Course has had difficulties over past few years with condition. They begun some steps toward improvement last fall. Spring time fairways were looking good. Now that summer has arrived, hopefully they will keep up the good work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course shape

Course conditions have greatly improved. Still a few burn zones but worth the price again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather

Not quite there but getting closer

Played here twice in 10 days, once before MDW and once after. Greens were near perfect before MDW but understandably a little beaten after. Fairways need more grass as they are far from lush but they're passable. Rough is also a little patchy and suffers from some bald spots. Layout is fantastic. Playing from different tees gives the course whole new looks and increases replay-ability. The 18th is one of the hardest holes I've ever played. Excited to come back as conditions continue to improve.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Getting Better

Played a year or so back. I was shocked at the conditions. Well that is over my friends, I live near here and will be coming back soon. I love this track, and the conditions are almost as good as the layout, and I assume it will only get better. Feel free to thank me later

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s making a comeback Real Noce!

Folks, I know the course have been a disappointment for the past few years (I can attest that!), but it’s making a comeback! ..I played the other day with a buddy of mine and both of us were really impressed with the improvement ..Especially the Greens! (Fantastic!) ..I know they still have lot more work to be done but give it some time because the directions they’re heading it will
be a better and newer Old Hickory.. keep up the good work!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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