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Hickory Stick Course

Hickory Stick Golf Club

Greenwood, IN, USA
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18 holesPar 716,834 yds73/127

About this course

Hickory Stick Golf Club sits in Greenwood, a suburban community on the south side of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Designed by Tim Liddy and opened in the late 1990s, the course represents a period of residential golf development in central Indiana when communities sought daily-fee facilities that could serve both neighborhood residents and the broader public golf market. The layout occupies gently rolling terrain typical of the region, with modest elevation changes that provide visual interest without dramatic slopes. Liddy's routing works through corridors of mature hardwoods and incorporates water features on several holes, creating variety in both strategy and aesthetics. The design follows conventional principles for public-access golf in the Midwest—generous fairways balanced by strategic bunkering, greens of moderate size and contour, and playability for a range of skill levels from multiple tee sets. Hickory Stick operates as a daily-fee facility serving the southern Indianapolis suburbs, where it competes in a market that includes several public and semi-private options. The course provides a straightforward test of golf without architectural pretensions, focusing on conditioning and pace of play rather than championship credentials. Its location near major roadways makes it accessible for both local players and visitors to the Indianapolis area seeking convenient golf options outside the urban core.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

2505

Best in World

2281

Best in USA

39

Best in IN

Quick facts

Location
Greenwood, IN, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2001
Holes
18
Designer
Tim Liddy
Par
71
Length
6,834 yards
Difficulty
73/127
Course Vaults score
7.2

Getting there

The journey to Hickory Stick Golf Club begins at Indianapolis International Airport, a straightforward twenty-five-minute drive southwest into the quiet suburban expanse of Greenwood. The route follows Interstate 65 south before peeling off into the gently rolling terrain of Johnson County, where commercial corridors gradually yield to open farmland and established residential pockets. The final approach along tree-lined local roads delivers you to the club's understated entrance, a fitting transition from the hum of Indiana's capital to the serene, member-focused enclave that awaits.

FAQ

Common questions about Hickory Stick

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Hickory Stick has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 22 logged golfers.

Hickory Stick was designed by Tim Liddy.

Yes. Hickory Stick is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Hickory Stick is 71.

Hickory Stick plays 6,834 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Hickory Stick is 127.

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