OLD HICKORY GOLF CLUB
🇺🇸 St. Charles, MO, USA
Designed by P. B. Dye


Old Hickory Golf Club, a monument to risk-reward golf just west of St. Louis, presents a distinctly American challenge, rewarding bold play and punishing indecision. Carved into the rolling Missouri landscape, the course's design, by Gary Kern, favors those who embrace the aerial route, navigating strategically placed water hazards and undulating greens. It's a layout that demands intelligent course management, where the line between birdie and bogey is razor thin, demanding the golfer to remain vigilant at all times.
Though not a regular stop on major professional tours, Old Hickory has fostered a vibrant local competitive scene, hosting numerous state-level amateur championships and qualifiers. Its reputation rests on providing a stern but fair test of golf, one that keeps players coming back to better their previous scores.
The membership at Old Hickory reflects the spirit of the region: hard-working, unpretentious, and passionate about the game. The 19th hole conversations often center on the day’s heroics or near misses, fueled by hearty meals and local brews. A particularly cherished tradition is the annual member-guest tournament, a fiercely contested event celebrated as much for the golf as for the camaraderie. The club may not be nationally recognized, but for its members, it represents a unique and challenging golf experience.
Reviews
PB Dye layout that removed all the railroad ties. Water on 11 of 18 holes. Nicknamed Old Trickery and The Sawgrass of the Midwest
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Old Hickory at Old Hickory Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 8 out of 10 based on 7 explicit golfer ratings.
Old Hickory was designed by P. B. Dye.
Old Hickory at Old Hickory Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Old Hickory is 72.
Old Hickory plays 7,127 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Old Hickory is 142.