The Walker Golf Course at Clemson University

Wind was whipping on the back 9 but you won’t find a course in better condition in the upstate.

The day was cool and windy (January 1st) so tough conditions. The course was pretty empty with no one waiting to play. We arrived early and were told we couldn't tee off until our tee time--no problem, that's what they are for, keeping schedule. However, the clubhouse attendant was a little rude about it. He made up for it later by letting us head out 15 minutes early. After thinking about it, he probably drew the short straw having to work Jan 1st, so everyone has a rough day/moment. Anyhow, great practice area. Putting, chipping, sand and long range are all available to warm up at or practice. The course is challenging but forgiving. Lots of beautiful scenery with the lake on the last few holes. It's about a 90 minute drive so not some place I play often, but if I were closer, it'd be in my regular rotation of courses to play.

If there is anything I could say negatively, it's that #9 is just too hard. Played with one of the members today and he brought up that they could convert #5 to a par 4 and convert #9 to a par 5. This would not negatively harm the integrity of the course. #9 has to be the single most difficult hole of any course in this area. It really sucks to have to play layup on a par 4 and play for bogey and I'm a mid handicapper. A high handicapper or a weekend warrior has absolutely no chance at par. A good drive from the mid tees still leaves you 180 plus. With a pond, an elevated green that feeds the pond if your a yard short. A green with break pretty much everywhere. Green side bunkers. A fairway creek. 2 fairway bunkers. Just a brutal par 4. Otherwise, this course is a beauty.

Blown away by this gem. We had read some good reviews before playing, but course was better than advertised. Back nine along lake is spectacular.

Course was fantastic as usuall. Tips are fun hitting 4 iron or hybrid into par 3's.

Great tee boxes, fairways, greens roll true. Not a better public course within an hour drive.

As a Gamecock fan it pains me to admit anything with the name Clemson attached to it is good. That being said this was a fantastic course. The vacant tennis courts was an eyesore but the golf course was terrific and their signature tigerpaw hole, #17 is a sight to behold. Greens were quick. Bunkers were perfect with white fluffy sand. Practice areas were in great shape. Best driving range I've hit on. Played from the purple/white tees. I'm normally a white t box and a mid to low 80's player, (the decade of great music by the way) but shot a 94. Terrible score on the front 51. Recovered to shoot a 43 on the back that felt like a 39. Will be back for redemption of that front side.