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Few golf experiences in South Carolina blend the unhurried ease of a state park with a genuinely engaging layout the way Hickory Knob does. The course sits within Hickory Knob State Resort Park on the shores of Lake Thurmond — the massive Army Corps of Engineers reservoir that defines this quiet corner of the western Piedmont. Tall pines and hardwoods frame nearly every hole, and the proximity to the lake means you're playing through a landscape that feels genuinely wild rather than manicured for show.
McCormick County is one of the least-trafficked stretches of South Carolina, which is precisely its appeal. The surrounding region draws fishing and boating crowds more than golf tourists, giving the course an unhurried, local character that's increasingly rare. Rates are modest by design — this is a public facility meant to serve everyday golfers, not a resort destination chasing a national ranking.
For anyone exploring the Carolina Piedmont, Hickory Knob is the kind of place that rewards the detour: good walking terrain, honest conditions, and a natural setting that does most of the heavy lifting.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue · men | 6,560 | 72.8 | 139 | 72 |
| White · men | 5,951 | 69.6 | 132 | 72 |
| Gold · men | 5,325 | 67.9 | 120 | 72 |
| Red · women | 4,905 | 68.9 | 122 | 72 |
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