Carolina Golf Destinations

  • 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.

    Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton is situated amongst plentiful live oaks draped with Spanish moss. There are also sparkling, crystal-clear lakes that come into play on several holes. The golf course is a part of Rose Hill Plantation, giving it a truly Southern look and feel.
    The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes is a Tom Fazio design that is challenging, but with five sets of tees it is versatile enough for players of all skill levels. Fazio deftly utilized the native wetlands and numerous lakes that are interspersed across the landscape, incorporating them along the expansive fairways and angled greens.
    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.
  • 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 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 Championship Course at Mount Vintage Plantation & Golf Club in North Augusta, SC is a public golf course that opened in 2000. Championship Course at Mount Vintage Plantation & Golf Club measures 7107 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 147 and a 74.
    The 18-hole North Augusta Country Club in North Augusta, SC is a private golf course that opened in 1962. Designed by Haines Waters and Les Hall, North Augusta Country Club measures 6448 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 120 and a 70.
  • 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.
  • 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.

    The International Club is located just south of Myrtle Beach off of Tournament Boulevard in Murrells Inlet and is nestled among a mixture of hardwood and pine trees. This is a truly "back to nature" experience because of crystal clear lakes that are fed by underground streams and many of the holes are surrounded by untouched wetlands
    For the past twenty-five years, the King's North Course at Myrtle Beach National has been the most requested and best recognized course on the Beach. The par-3, 3rd hole with its island green and SC shaped sandtraps has become the signature hole for Myrtle Beach.
    The 18-hole Grande Dunes Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, SC is a public/resort golf course that opened in 2001. Designed by Roger Rulewich, Grande Dunes Golf Club measures 7618 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 142 and a 77.3 USGA rating. The course features 6 sets of tees for different skill levels.
  • 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 Riverchase Golf Club in Union, SC is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1978. Designed by Russell Breeden, Riverchase Golf Club measures 6607 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 121 and a 70.9 USGA rating. The course features 3 sets of tees for different skill levels.
    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 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.