Hickory Knob State Park Golf Course

Hickory Knob State Park Golf Course plays 6,560 yards through wooded terrain along Strom Thurmond Lake (also called Clarks Hill Lake) near McCormick. The par 72 layout threads through hickory and pine forests on the lake’s South Carolina shore, with a few holes offering glimpses of the water. The Tom Jackson design uses elevation changes and natural woodland corridors to create a course that plays tougher than its moderate yardage suggests.

As a state park facility, Hickory Knob operates at economy pricing and includes a driving range. The park also offers a lodge, cabins, fishing, and hiking trails, making the golf course part of a broader outdoor recreation package. McCormick County is one of South Carolina’s most rural areas, and Hickory Knob is the primary golf option for a wide radius. The combination of affordable green fees and a scenic lakeside setting draws players from across the western Midlands and eastern Georgia.