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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6848 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.3

Hickory Point Golf Course in Decatur is one of central Illinois' most popular courses. It has a player-friendly layout that appeals to a wide range of skill levels. The course features flat, wide fairways that make it ideal for beginners while the lengthy holes and blustery winds provide enough of a challenge for more advanced players. The par 4s are particularly long. There are some tricky holes, but you'll do well as long as you're able to keep the ball in the ample fairways. There are strategically placed bunkers coming into play as well as a few water hazards. You'll have to cross a creek on the 16th hole. Hickory Point G.C. also offers a lighted driving range and a six-hole course built specifically for beginning and youth golfers.

Course Details

Year Built 1970
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Larry Packard (1970)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $16.00
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.5
72 Reviews (72)
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Previously Played
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Used cart

Does not favor women!!!

Great course but not an easy one for the average woman golfer. Several of the par four holes were extremely long!! None-the-less it is a nice course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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5.0
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Previously Played

Great layout and condition

Great course and was in great condition. Love playing this course when in town

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course. Would like to play in summer.

Played on a warm, windy day in March. The grass had not grown green yet and patchy spots of mus from all the snow this winter. Furry greens. Would like to play in the summer when the course fills in and greens improve.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging yet a good time.

This course has some challenges but keeping the ball in the ample fairways is a must. My favorites are the par 5's. Some of the par 4's are 400+ yards so break out the big stick. This is an enjoyable well-designed course!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the course

We love the course and it is so close to home. The staff has done a great job in keeping the course looking great.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Excellent layout excellent greens

We had a great time at Hickory Point golf course. There were no delays or issues at tee off time. The country was well manicured. The greens were perfect. It would highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Challenging but playable. Fairways, greens and bunkers in great condition. Excellent practice facility as well.

Played on a weekday. Course was wide open played in less than 3 and 1/2 hours. Greens were very true and rolled well. People at the course were very hospitable and accommodating. Practice facility has driving range, excellent putting green and a usable chipping and bunker green.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

course was in super condition , very good greens

We enjoyed the course very much. fairways were green and great , greens very nice

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

hickory point

love hickory point, prob my fav home course to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

this course has fun go getter holes.

Hickory point golf course is a great course. Well maintained nice cart paths, nice carts. The greens were very nice. The fare ways are easy to hit on the front. The par fives play long but reachable in three. The par three are a fun some r long par threes. The back is a little tougher. There are some creeks to cross especially on 16. But overall great course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course.

Very nice course, just wish they had yardage markers .

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Course

This course is challenging but is also very forgiving. Fairly open fairways that allow bad shots to still be played most of the time. Great conditioned course and nice staff.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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