Carolina Golf Destinations

  • Charleston

    On one hand, there is the rest of the South, embroiled in an eternal struggle to sell its historical wares in the competitive market of eco-tourism. On the other hand, there is Charleston.

    Lady's Island Country Club is a local favorite, popular for its versatile design that is straightforward but offers enough of a challenge to keep you on your toes the whole course. Four sets of tees make it even more accessible to a wide range of skill levels. The club, which opened in 1970, is Beaufort's oldest golf club.
    Patriot Point Links - an 18 hole public course - is located just across the Cooper River bridges in Mt. Pleasant, just off U. S. 17 North. The par 72 layout affords spectacular views of the harbor with oceangoing cargo ships frequently passing by.
    The 18-hole Charleston National Country Club in Mount Pleasant, SC is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1987. Designed by Rees Jones, Charleston National Country Club measures 6934 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 137 and a 73.
  • Hilton Head Island

    In addition to world-class beaches and golf courses from some of the top designers in the business, Hilton Head Island offers accommodations in a variety of settings and ranges of affordability. Best of all, you'll experience Hilton Head's legendary hospitality following your day on the links and beaches. Select from hotels, motels, rentable private homes and luxurious oceanfront resorts featuring spectacular ocean views.

    Jack Nicklaus designed the golf course at the Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. The 18-hole, public course is touted as having one of the best layouts in the area. The par-72 course offers 7,014 yards of challenging and fun golf.
    Crescent Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton is Arnold Palmer's only public course in the area. It is conveniently located just a few minutes west of the bridge leaving Hilton Head Island. Opened in 2000, the course has quickly gained a reputation as being one of the Lowcountry's best.
    Lady's Island Country Club is a local favorite, popular for its versatile design that is straightforward but offers enough of a challenge to keep you on your toes the whole course. Four sets of tees make it even more accessible to a wide range of skill levels. The club, which opened in 1970, is Beaufort's oldest golf club.
  • Greenville/Spartanburg

    The Upcountry is another name for the northwest corner of South Carolina situated in the foothills of the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains. In the Upcountry, it seems city and country living become one. Beautifully serene, the picturesque landscape is complemented by an impressive array of metropolitan conveniences. Here you'll find outstanding restaurants, fabulous specialty shops, charming antique shops - even factory outlet stores.

    The 18-hole Smithfields Country Club in Easley, SC is a private golf course that opened in 1984. Designed by William B. Lewis, Smithfields Country Club measures 6796 yards from the longest tees. The course features 5 sets of tees for different skill levels. The greens are bent and the fairways are bermuda.
    The 18-hole Cobb's Glen Country Club in Anderson, SC is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1975. Designed by George Cobb, Cobb's Glen Country Club measures 7002 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 129 and a 72.
    The 18-hole Oak Ridge Country Club in Spartanburg, SC is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1980. Designed by George Cobb, Oak Ridge Country Club measures 6156 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 116 and a 69.
  • Myrtle Beach

    If you are having issues encapsulating all the golf courses of the Grand Strand, you are not alone. A loose geographic definition has the region spanning a 60-mile stretch of coastline, from Georgetown, S.C. to Caswell Beach, N.C. Many visitors simply refer to the area as "Myrtle Beach" - an oversimplification that leads to some serious confusion. Pawleys Island, Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Atlantic Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Little River and Calabash are all unique enclaves of the region, and each has its own flavor.

    Arcadian Shores Golf Club is traditional in concept and both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine have acknowledged this facility as a course of distinction. The beatifully-maintained Rees Jones design winds through clusters of live oaks and natural lakes.
    The 18-hole Pine Lakes Country Club in Myrtle Beach, SC is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1926. Designed by Robert White, Pine Lakes Country Club measures 6700 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 130 and a 71.5 USGA rating. The course features 3 sets of tees for different skill levels. Greens and fairways are bermuda.
    Indigo Creek is an exciting course with an significant number of doglegs, bunkers and water. The back nine is set among giant oaks and gently flowing creeks. Very conveniently located in South Myrtle Beach, Indigo Creek Golf Club is set in the very heart of the Grand Strand's "lowcountry" plantation area.
  • Aiken/Augusta

    Nestled along the banks of the Savannah River, the Aiken/Augusta area offers simply some of the best golf in the region. The area is steeped in history and charm of the classic South.

    The 18-hole Azalea/Dogwood at Houndslake Country Club in Aiken, SC is a private golf course that opened in 1974. Designed by Joe Lee, Azalea/Dogwood at Houndslake Country Club measures 6475 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 133 and a 70.
    The 18-hole Tara Golf Club at Savannah Lakes in McCormick, SC is a private golf course that opened in 1991. Tara Golf Club at Savannah Lakes measures 7002 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 136 and a 73.
    The 18-hole Golf Club At Cedar Creek in Aiken, SC is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1991. Designed by Arthur Hills, Golf Club At Cedar Creek measures 7206 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 142 and a 74.