55% match
For Blue tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 24%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 19%Dispersion 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
15.9
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
28.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
hknobspproshop@scprt.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
Hickory Knob State Park And Resort, 1591 Resort Dr, McCormick, SC 29835, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Jackson
Opened
1982
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(1138 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision repeatedly on par fours of mixed lengths while par fives force position decisions, with bogey risks highest on handicap-identified tough holes across even nines.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726560 yards5998 metersCR 72.8Bogey 98.5Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.1 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 552 | 177 | 397 | 326 | 195 | 349 | 542 | 445 | 3314 | 574 | 320 | 337 | 148 | 359 | 403 | 511 | 176 | 418 | 3246 | 6560 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725325 yards4869 metersCR 67.9Bogey 90.2Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.6 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.6 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 255 | 465 | 140 | 340 | 270 | 145 | 260 | 450 | 370 | 2695 | 460 | 260 | 275 | 110 | 305 | 295 | 470 | 110 | 345 | 2630 | 5325 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725951 yards5442 metersCR 69.6Bogey 94.2Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.7 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 501 | 156 | 369 | 293 | 179 | 300 | 504 | 429 | 3039 | 518 | 267 | 306 | 120 | 329 | 354 | 486 | 143 | 389 | 2912 | 5951 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pick your spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For Blue tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Precision22%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started49% match
For Blue tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy18%
Aim10%
56% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Scoring32%
Dispersion15%
46% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
81% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
47% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
75% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion17%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
39% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
80% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring17%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started41% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
53% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control28%
Visualization22%
74% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
42% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
52% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory15%
Aim15%
39% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
80% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
75% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
Aim15%
82% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy15%
Precision15%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision38%
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
68% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control17%
75% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
40% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
74% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
42% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision24%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
40% match
For Gold tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
41% match
For Gold tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
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Get Started65% match
For Gold tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment27%
Aim21%
78% match
For Gold tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Precision20%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Gold tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 139.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5942 yards. The back tees extend to 6560.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.8 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6560.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club and how should I play it?
Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Hickory Knob State Park Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6560.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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