Best public golf courses in Hickory, NC

The best public golf course in the Hickory area is Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club in Denver. These 13 courses are all open to the public, ranked by our overall rating.

1. 1Verdict Ridge Golf & Country ClubDenver, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,961 yds9.8
2. 2Brushy Mountain Golf ClubTaylorsville, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,478 yds9.1
3. 3River Oaks Golf ClubStatesville, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,782 yds9.0
4. 4Cedar Rock Country ClubLenoir, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,056 yds8.8
5. 5Cherryville Golf and Country ClubCherryville, NC · Public · 18 holes · 5,383 yds8.6
6. 6Granada Golf Course, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,459 yds8.4
7. 7Glen Oaks Golf ClubMaiden, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,270 yds7.5
8. 8Lincoln Country ClubLincolnton, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,479 yds7.2
9. 9Player's Ridge GolfHickory, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,359 yds6.7
10. 10Lakewood Golf ClubStatesville, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,288 yds6.4
11. 11Orchard Hills Golf Club IncGranite Falls, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,131 yds6.4
12. 12Lenoir Golf CourseLenoir, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,317 yds6.4
13. 13The Silos at Granada FarmsGranite Falls, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,459 yds5.6

More lists

• Best country clubs in Hickory ›
• Best public golf courses in Shelby ›
• Best public golf courses in Boone ›
• Best public golf courses in Charlotte ›
• Best public golf courses in Salisbury ›
• Best public golf courses in Mount Airy ›
• Best public golf courses in Asheville ›
• Best public golf courses in Asheboro ›
• Best public golf courses in Wadesboro ›

Updated October 2026