Fort Jackson Golf Club

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.