Hickory Valley was originally built in 1968 and was then known as Chukker Valley Golf Club. Twenty-seven holes were opened for play and the architecture at that time consisted of small greens gently sloping from back to front, narrow fairways measuring from 15 to 25 yards wide and tall wildly grown grasses. The course changed hands several times in the next 19 years and in 1987 the current ownership purchased the property. Extensive renovations were done to the original 27 holes, including reseeding all greens, construction of new tees, placement of new bunkers and mounding, and a renovation of the existing clubhouse. Programs were also put in place to enhance the conditions to country club quality.

In 1994 an additional 120 acres of adjoining property was purchased from a neighboring nursery. Plans were made for an additional 9 holes carved out of the existing nursery. Construction began in early 1995 and the additional holes gave Hickory Valley 36 holes of golfing pleasure. Eighteen of the original holes were renamed the Ambassador Course and the new nine holes coupled with the last nine holes was renamed the Presidential Course which opened for play in June 1996.