Hickory Hills Golf Club

The opening hole is a demanding par 4 that plays as the stroke index 1. The fairway is relatively open off the tee but tightens considerably as it approaches the green, with a cluster of bunkers guarding the left side and rough framing both edges. The length and closing bunker placement make this a stern test to start the round.

A straightforward par 4 with a wide-open fairway and minimal hazard pressure off the tee. The green is relatively accessible but is surrounded by subtle undulation that can make approach shots tricky. This hole offers a good scoring opportunity after the difficult opening.

A three-shot par 5 that bends gently left with a generous landing area for the opening drive. Water guards the left side throughout the hole, becoming increasingly threatening as players approach the elevated green. The length and water hazard require smart positioning on each shot.

A short par 3 with minimal drama, playing to a relatively open green. This is the easiest hole on the course and provides a welcome breather after the challenging opening stretch. The green is well-bunkered but the short distance keeps the stroke index at 17.

A compact par 4 that plays shorter than most on the course with tight corridors on both sides. The narrowness of the fairway and proximity of hazards demand accuracy over distance, making precise shot placement critical. The green is relatively small and well-protected.

A mid-length par 4 with an open fairway that gradually narrows toward the green. A series of bunkers protect the right side of the approach, while trees frame the left. The hole's character is defined by the strategic bunkering that demands placement-conscious play into the green.

A short but genuine par 3 with a firm, well-bunkered green that plays shorter than its yardage suggests. Water is not a factor, but the bunkers guarding all sides of the green demand a precise short shot. The relatively easy handicap belies the importance of accuracy on this hole.

A well-balanced par 4 with a dogleg-right shape and a fairway that opens generously off the tee before tightening near the green. Bunkers frame the inside of the dogleg and guard the green's right side, while trees define the left. The hole rewards both length and accuracy.

A difficult par 4 that plays as the stroke index 3 and requires power and precision in equal measure. The fairway is narrower than ideal and a series of hazards tighten significantly around the green. The uphill finish and closing green complexity make this a strong finishing hole for the front nine.

The back nine opens with a formidable par 4 that plays as stroke index 2 overall. The fairway is open off the tee but bunkers begin to pinch the corridor near the 250-yard mark, and hazards intensify around the well-protected green. Length, accuracy, and strategic positioning are all required here.

A solid par 4 with straightforward routing and a fairway that provides fair punishment for wayward shots. Bunkers and rough frame both sides of the approach, while the green is moderately bunkered. This hole offers a balanced test without excessive gimmickry.

A classic three-shot par 5 that demands smart decision-making on each of the three shots. Water crosses the fairway at varying distances depending on the routing, and the elevated green is protected by bunkers on all sides. Positioning is critical to set up a scoring opportunity.

The easiest hole on the course, this short par 3 plays to a relatively open green with minimal hazard interference. The short distance and forgiving green complex make this the perfect setup for a birdie opportunity. Minimal drama makes this a confidence-builder in the back nine.

A short par 4 that emphasizes accuracy and strategic positioning over raw distance. The fairway is tight with hazards close on both sides, and the small green demands a precise approach. The brevity is offset by the need for careful placement throughout.

A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that opens moderately off the tee before narrowing near the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the approach, while trees and rough frame the left boundary. The hole's difficulty is rooted in the closing bunker complex and narrow green entrance.

A short par 3 that offers another birdie opportunity in the back nine with minimal hazard pressure. The green is relatively spacious and forgiving, making this a scoring hole. The easy handicap reflects the accessibility of this short-iron challenge.

A balanced par 4 with a fairway that provides ample room off the tee and continues relatively open toward the green. Strategic bunkers frame the approach, and the green is well-protected on all sides. This is a fair and playable test that rewards solid fundamentals.

The closing hole is a strong finishing par 4 that plays as stroke index 4 and demands a quality tee shot and precise approach. Hazards tighten significantly around the green, and the narrow entrance to the putting surface requires accuracy on the final shot. The length and strategic closing design make this a memorable finish.