
Old Hickory Course
Fort Jackson Golf Club


About this course
Old Hickory at Fort Jackson Golf Club serves the military community at Fort Jackson, one of the U.S. Army's largest and most active training installations located just outside Columbia, South Carolina. Arthur Davis designed the course, which operates as part of the base's Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities. The layout provides golf for active-duty personnel, retirees, Department of Defense employees, and their families, functioning as both a recreational amenity and a respite from the demands of military training and service. The course occupies terrain characteristic of South Carolina's Midlands region, where gently rolling topography and stands of pine and hardwood trees define the playing corridors. The routing reflects the practical considerations of military golf course design, balancing playability for golfers of varying skill levels with maintenance efficiency. Water features and natural vegetation come into play on several holes, while the sandy soils common to the area influence both drainage and turf conditions. Fort Jackson's golf facilities reflect the broader tradition of military golf courses across the United States, where the game serves as recreation and stress relief for service members and their families. The club operates with the straightforward, functional character typical of military installations, where the focus remains on providing accessible golf rather than elaborate amenities. Old Hickory continues to serve its intended purpose as a community course within the structured environment of one of the Army's premier training centers.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in SC
Quick facts
- Location
- Fort Jackson, SC, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1991
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Arthur Davis
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,624 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.1/139
- Course Vaults score
- 6.9
Getting there
Fort Jackson Golf Club sits within the active military installation just east of Columbia, South Carolina's capital, with Columbia Metropolitan Airport serving as the primary commercial gateway roughly twenty minutes northwest of the base. Access requires navigating the security protocols of Fort Jackson itself - visitors should coordinate entry clearance in advance through the appropriate military channels. The drive from downtown Columbia follows broad boulevards that gradually give way to the wooded perimeter of one of the Army's largest training centers, where the golf course occupies a quiet, pine-shaded corner of the sprawling reservation, offering a serene counterpoint to the disciplined rhythm of military life surrounding it.

FAQ
Common questions about Old Hickory at Fort Jackson Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Old Hickory at Fort Jackson Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.9 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
Old Hickory was designed by Arthur Davis.
Old Hickory at Fort Jackson Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Old Hickory is 72.
Old Hickory plays 6,624 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Old Hickory is 139.




