http://golf.discoversouthcarolina.com/ en-us © 2007 South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. DiscoverSouthCarolina.com DiscoverSouthCarolina.com Discover South Carolina Discover South Carolina This 18-hole championship golf course is the signature attraction of Hickory Knob State Resort Park. Designed by Tom Jackson, the course winds its way through 6,560 yards of pine forest, with holes that offer spectacular views of Lake Thurmond. Golfers of all levels will enjoy the course layout, as well as the driving range, practice green and lounge. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnobGolfIntro.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 1:27 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina The Guardian The first hole is set beside scenic Lake Thurmond, and should be a good opportunity for a birdie if you are ready to play Hickory Knob. Be aggressive with your tee shot and keep the ball in play. Hit a good approach shot and make your putt. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob1.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:31 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Lay Up This unique par 5 is bordered on the left by Lake Thurmond, which also wraps around the first landing. From tee to water could be as close as 220 yards with little to no chance of driving across the lake from the tee. Be strategic with your second shot. Your third shot will be to a blind pin placement, to a green that is elevated 52 feet above the fairway. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob2.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:36 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Picturesque This beautiful hole is never camera shy and is photographed often. Downhill and guarded by sand, this par 3 requires a precise shot to a green this is difficult to putt. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob3.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:47 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina The Rock Lake Thurmond sneaks its way down the left side of the fourth, out of play, and reappears in front of the green to capture the approach shot. It is critical to reach the top of the plateau in order to view the green and the lake some 60 feet below. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob4.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:52 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina The Breather Players can catch their breath for a moment with a rare birdie opportunity on this short, dogleg left par 4. The green will accept a short iron shot, with care given to fly the guarding bunker. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob5.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:38 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Down Hill This challenging par 3 requires a difficult downhill tee shot to a two-tiered green that is well-guarded by bunkers. There is no bail out for an errant shot to this hole that is longer than it appears from the tee. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob6.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:24 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Strategies Trouble lies both to the left and right with a small target to hit. The dogleg right hole requires a long enough tee shot to clear the trees on the right side of the fairway, giving you a view of the green. Too long and you will find the woods. Be careful. There is a guardian bunker protecting the green. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob7.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:46 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Player's Dream The eighth hole is an opportunity for the accomplished player to reach the green with the second shot. Less skilled players can consider this hole a birdie possibility. Clear the pond with a long tee shot down the right side of the fairway so that you will be able to see the green. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob8.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:33 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Coming In The first nine ends with a challenging tee shot that must be struck well enough to stay within the tree line and past the fairway bunker on the right. The second shot will be into the smallest green on the course with a bunker in front. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob9.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:43 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Five Par The second nine begins with a straight away tee shot positioned left of the maple tree on the right side of the fairway. There is a possibility for the skilled player to reach this green, but most will lay up within 100 yards of this well-bunkered green. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob10.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 1:04 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Double Tees The eleventh hole was designed with two sets of tees that control the options available to the player. This short par 4 can be reached from the tee if the green's bunker can be avoided in front. The eleventh is a true risk or reward - decision to be made. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob11.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:28 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Signature The first hole visible to players on their way to the Pro Shop is this par 4. The vista from the road is much photographed and the passing players are already preparing a strategy to successfully navigate this beautiful golf hole. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob12.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:32 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Lucky More skill than luck is required to find the green on this challenging par 3. Tee shots that are short will find the bunker. Shots that are right of the bunker will find the rocks and woods of Hickory Knob. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob13.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:30 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Heading Home This hole turns back towards the clubhouse. You must clear the pond and avoid the bunkers that guard both sides of the fairway. A well-placed tee shot will leave a challenging approach shot into a blind, two-tiered, well-bunkered green. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob14.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:26 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Broken Arrow This is a 90 degree dogleg left, so you will need to make sure that your tee shot is long enough to get around the turn. Broken Arrow is a true strategy hole with a second shot downhill into a very narrow green. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob15.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:39 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Opportunity This par 5 can be reached in two shots by the skilled player if there is no fear of the water. A lay up shot for the approach may be wise. The green is a small target with water guarding the front and right sides. The bail out is left for an errant shot and will result in a difficult up and down for par. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob16.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:58 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Water & Woes This beautiful par 3 is elevated from the tee and guarded by Lake Thurmond on the left side. The winds will change the hole dramatically from day to day. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob17.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:29 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Coming Home The home hole is a challenge from tee to green with length and obstacles at every point. The cypress trees on the left must be passed, and the water of Lake Thurmond must be avoided with the tee shot. The second shot is demanding in length with the lake to be crossed for the final time. Check closely on the location of the pin. The green is wide from left to right, but is not deep. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/HickoryKnob18.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:34 golf,Hickory Knob, South Carolina Discover South Carolina The 18-hole golf course at Cheraw State Park provides a great golf experience in a unique natural setting. This spacious course winds its way through a dense pine forest, and along the shores of Lake Juniper. Its layout is so broad that no two fairways are adjacent. Facilities include an 18-hole championship golf course, clubhouse, practice green, driving range a pro shop and snack grill. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/CherawGolfIntro.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 1:37 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Lady Lupin Place the tee shot left of the fairway bunkers. Hit a short-to-middle iron to a green that slopes front to back. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw1.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:35 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Chickasaw Plum This tee shot should be right of the fairway bunker to get a good look at this par 5 hole. Go for the green or lay up into the bottom to a well-guarded green. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw2.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:33 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Muscadine Grape A well-placed tee shot left of the fairway bunkers will leave you with a short iron shot into a small green. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw3.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:31 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Yellow Jessamine Look for the pine tree in the right center of the fairway. A good tee shot left will leave you a short iron shot into the small, well-guarded green. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw4.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:32 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Sweet Gum Aim for the center of the green to get a birdie putt on this green that slopes from back to front. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw5.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:16 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Southern Magnolia Stay left of the fairway bunker and let the left to right slope of the fairway help the ball into the center. Use a mid-iron approach into a green that slopes front to back. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw6.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:37 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Juniper Put your tee shot into the left center of the fairway. Go for the green in two shots, or lay up into the left side of the approach for a good angle into a green that slopes back to front. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw7.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:37 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Prickly Pear If the wind is in your face use more club to get to the green. Stay away from the greenside bunker. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw8.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:27 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Mountain Laurel A well-placed tee shot will catch the slope in the fairway leaving you with a short iron in. The green slopes from right to left. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw9.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:33 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Bald Cypress Play to the top of the hill to get a good look at the green that slopes back to front. Do not challenge the fairway bunkers. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw10.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 1:34 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Southern Red Cedar A tee shot left of the oaks at the dog leg will put you in a position to go for the green. Laying up short of the fairway bunkers on the right will leave you a short iron shot into this large, elevated green. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw11.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:36 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Longleaf Pine Challenge the fairway bunkers on the left for a shorter second shot. Play safe to the right of the fairway bunker for a slightly longer second shot into a well-guarded, elevated green. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw12.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:32 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Bracken Fern The signature hole at Cheraw State Park Golf Course is a demanding, dog leg left, par 4. Longer hitters can cut the dog leg with a risk reward tee shot. Average players should aim right center. This will leave a long second shot that plays over water into a well-guarded green with sand on the right and water on the left. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw13.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:42 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Frog's Britches This is a great par 3. Play to the center of this small C-shaped green. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw14.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:20 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Sparkleberry Hit a driver into a narrow landing area, or hit a three-wood or iron into a large landing area. Use a mid-iron for your second shot into a green that slopes away. Make sure to land short of the pin to get your ball close. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw15.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:30 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Flowering Dogwood Look away from the fairway bunkers on this tough dog leg right. Use the landing area left of center. This will leave you using a mid-to-long iron into a long, narrow green. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw16.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:20 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina Yellow Honeysuckle This par 3 backs up to Lake Juniper. Prevailing winds blow back into your face, when teeing off. This green measures 40 yards from front to back. Look at the waves on the lake to determine the direction of the wind. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw17.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:20 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina Discover South Carolina American Holly This beautiful par 5 finishing hole is demanding off of the tee. Challenge the corner for a go at the green in two shots, or play to the center of the fairway. Your second shot should be left of the fairway bunkers leaving a short iron shot into a well-guarded, elevated green. http://scprt.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/scprt_vitalstream_com/Cheraw18.mp4 Mon, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:00 EST 0:26 golf,Cheraw, South Carolina