Old Hickory Golf Club

Old Hickory Golf Club is an enjoyable design by Tim Freeland, that players of any skill level can play – from skilled to less skilled players. But, like a fading, hard living, down-on-their-luck movie star, it is showing it’s age and diminished condition. It is a part of the Raspberry Falls management group. Doug Walczak is the GM of this course, as well as Augustine. 

The management group is committed to both Augustine and Old Hickory. In the case of Old Hickory, there are numerous issues at hand, none of which involve the clubhouse and restaurant. They are in a solid, comfortable building that can accommodate more than just golf. Although the locker rooms aren’t to the standard they could be, the bones are solid. 

The staff couldn’t be nicer or more forthwith about the issues identified. 

The front and back nines also couldn’t be more different in design or amenities. The front has full housing development around a strategically laid out course. The course winds through, somewhat directionally confusing, but sensible. The beginning set up is unique. The first tee box is also proximate to holes four and five, with a usable snack shack, restroom facility, and putting green. The starter, Bobbie, is stationed here and is more than helpful and upbeat. Housing on the back only encroaches on a couple of holes; however on hole 14, after finishing, the cart path comes directly back in the line of fire from approach shots from groups approaching the green; a dangerous and poor design. 

The finishing holes on nine and eighteen are both very worthy of their spots on the card. Strategic and difficult, as well as scenic.