Carolina Golf Destinations

  • 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 Hejaz Shrine Recreation Club in Mauldin, SC is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1979. Designed by Russell Breeden, Hejaz Shrine Recreation Club measures 6289 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 116 and a 69.
    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 Crosswinds Golf Club in Greenville, SC is a public golf course that opened in 1997. Designed by John LaFoy, Crosswinds Golf Club measures 2460 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 113 and a 70 USGA rating. The greens are bent and the fairways are .
  • 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.
    Dogwood Hills GC
    The 9-hole Dogwood Hills Country Club in Walterboro, SC is a private golf course that opened in 1935. Designed by Donald Ross, Dogwood Hills Country Club measures 3129 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 110 and a 33.
    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.
  • 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 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 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.
    The 18-hole River Golf Club in North Augusta, SC is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1998. Designed by Jim Fazio, River Golf Club measures 6847 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 130 and a 72.2 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels.
  • 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.

    Heathland's design allows players of all ability levels to "Step Back in Time". The par 71 Heathland Course, designed by Tom Doak, has been craftily molded in the image of the British links courses, with holes reminiscent of familiar links like St. Andrews and lesser known gems like Lahinch and Cruden Bay.
    Playing the River Hills Golf & Country Club in Little River you will experience a pleasing blend of old and new design features, frequent elevation changes, and championship conditioning. Designed by Tom Jackson, River Hills Golf & Country Club measures 6918 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 136 and a 73.3 USGA rating.
    The 18-hole Whispering Pines Golf Course in Myrtle Beach, SC is a public golf course that opened in 1963. Designed by Baxter Spann and Ken Dye, Whispering Pines Golf Course measures 6733 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 127 and a 73 USGA rating.
  • 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.

    The hallmarks of Eagle's Pointe are its classical, risk-reward design, natural beauty, strategy, variety and superb conditioning, along with outstanding customer service.
    Award-winning golf course architect Clyde Johnston designed Old South Golf Links in keeping with the beautiful low-country's natural landscape. "Old South Golf Links was designed not only to provide an enjoyable yet challenging golf game, but also to preserve the natural beauty of the land", said Johnston.
    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.