Hickory Stick Golf Club

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.