Cherokee Valley Course and Club
About
Surrounded by rolling hills, Cherokee Valley Golf Club has a beautiful setting and temperate climate that draws visitors from all over the state. It feels peacefully tucked away but the course is only minutes from downtown Greenville's attractions. The challenging layout features eleven lakes and more than 50 strategically placed bunkers. The dramatic elevation changes provide even more challenges. It is seemingly a very intimidating golf course but the wide fairways and clean rough make it much more forgiving than it looks. The fifth hole is the golf course's signature. There is a beautiful cascading waterfall on this hole as well as a stunning view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Cherokee Valley G.C. is known almost as much for its practice facility as it is for the golf course. The popular, state-of-the-art facility includes a triple-tiered driving range, two putting greens, and a chipping green.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 6728 yards | 71.6 | 133 |
Blended Back | 72 | 6406 yards | 70.7 | 128 |
Blue | 72 | 6100 yards | 69.4 | 127 |
Gray | 72 | 5469 yards | 68.2 | 119 |
Blended Front | 72 | 4750 yards | 63.7 | 112 |
Blended Front (W) | 72 | 4750 yards | 66.9 | 115 |
Green (W) | 72 | 4308 yards | 65.2 | 114 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 71.4/134 W: 77.5/148 | 458 | 143 | 479 | 365 | 500 | 226 | 387 | 363 | 410 | 3331 | 410 | 540 | 190 | 378 | 289 | 186 | 521 | 461 | 422 | 3397 | 6728 |
Blended Back M: 70.1/131 W: 75.8/144 | 458 | 125 | 479 | 343 | 476 | 202 | 387 | 337 | 366 | 3173 | 410 | 520 | 170 | 378 | 289 | 156 | 488 | 424 | 398 | 3233 | 6406 |
Blue M: 69.4/129 W: 74.9/141 | 398 | 125 | 422 | 343 | 476 | 202 | 324 | 337 | 366 | 2993 | 335 | 520 | 170 | 338 | 278 | 156 | 488 | 424 | 398 | 3107 | 6100 |
Gray M: 67.0/122 W: 72.0/130 | 349 | 111 | 362 | 321 | 451 | 172 | 287 | 289 | 343 | 2685 | 305 | 485 | 158 | 270 | 245 | 120 | 466 | 380 | 355 | 2784 | 5469 |
Blended Front M: 64.1/116 W: 67.9/120 | 349 | 111 | 299 | 321 | 366 | 116 | 287 | 236 | 285 | 2370 | 305 | 362 | 158 | 260 | 245 | 120 | 419 | 274 | 237 | 2380 | 4750 |
Green M: 62.3/114 W: 65.8/115 | 268 | 93 | 299 | 238 | 366 | 116 | 238 | 236 | 285 | 2139 | 231 | 362 | 99 | 260 | 190 | 97 | 419 | 274 | 237 | 2169 | 4308 |
Handicap | 12 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | |||
Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 7 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
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Photo submitted by u3810691 on 04/06/2020
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Breathtaking views abound Photo submitted by HakOne on 07/27/2017
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Cherokee Valley Sept 16,2015 Photo submitted by Don2582725 on 09/17/2015
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Photo submitted by calistang1966 on 07/17/2015
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Photo submitted by u000008112766 on 03/10/2015
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Photo submitted by u000008112766 on 03/10/2015
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Beautiful views Photo submitted by u000008112766 on 03/10/2015
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Elevated greens a plenty Photo submitted by u000008112766 on 03/10/2015
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Number 15 Par 3 Photo submitted by mscohen on 08/28/2014
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My brother and I Photo submitted by Daritchey on 11/05/2013
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Photo submitted by judge912 on 09/24/2013
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Photo submitted by rdstrahs on 09/03/2013
Sorry, have to pass on Cherokee Valley in the future
Cherokee Valley needs some help. Started with a surly greeting from the woman at the Pro Shop. Seems as if she did not want to be there. This was our first time at the course and saw mixed reviews but were open to having a nice day. The course was in decent shape for November, some tee boxes were in bad shape, as were some areas around the greens. We were paired up with a great twosome, also booked a Hot Deal. Things went well until the 14th green. Our carts began to die quickly. Called the pro shop, they sent out a worker, who traded them out, we were the sixth cart to die. Seems they were not charged the night before. There was only a small snack window, the two gals inside, were rude, also seems they did not want to be there.
The length for red tees were a lot shorter than the white tees, rating of 116 was not correct, much more difficult, played longer. The greens were not only difficult, they penalized almost every approach shot. The pace of play was slow. No marshall. Hard to believe folks would not move along in the winter when sun gets low earlier and it got cold. We ended at 5:00, should have ended at 4:00.
There are many nice courses in the Greenville, SC area that want you to play in the winter and make an effort to make things nice. I believe Cherokee Valley relies on the summer months, so we will pick another course next week.
Excellent! Great layout.
Loved the layout. But the greens are "super fast"! I 3- putted at least 5 times.
Great course, great value
My wife and I had lots of fun, course of play was great and elevated greens were challenging.
Beautiful and tough
Absolutely a beautiful course with friendly staff. Watch out for the greens, they are very fast and challenging.
Great course for the $25 Golfnow deal!!!!
The course was in immaculate condition for the time of year. Greens were superb and fast. You can't just grip and rip at this course. Lots of tee shots that need to be placed in the right spots and you will use most every club in the bag. First time playing the course and look forward to going back time and time again. Course knowledge will come in handy in future rounds.
Well maintained throughout, from Tee Box through the Green. If you like target golf, you will love this course!
Cherokee Valley is a well maintained golf course that challenges you to put the ball in a specific location if you want to score. Missing the target, area can be penalizing.
Mountain views with good mix of challenging & short risk reward holes
Plenty of elevation changes on the back 9 and an awesome mountain view.
Several shorter holes require some strategic shot placements make for a great risk/reward challenge.
While plenty of room to hit fairways a miss can be very penal.
Greens were fantastic with plenty of speed.
Not for beginners!
Played this course many years ago and found it almost miserable... several extremely quirky holes. While the quirky holes remain, the condition of the course, and especially the perfect-- and speedy-- greens made up for any design shortcomings. A real gem, can't wait to go back! Very slow (4 1/2 hours) on our day of play, but might've been due to tournament in front.
The greens are slick as lightning
The course is in great shape, and the greens are true - but very fast, chipping requires a deft touch.
This course is in great shape.
Been a while since playing CHEROKEE VALLEY and I believe it to be in the best shape ever.
Plenty of Birdies
Enjoyable, not too hard, a little hard the first time not knowing the layout.
Great deal
The course was in great condition even after 2 inches of rain the night before. There are some really challenging tee shots that require a ride up the fairway to see what/where to hit. The greens were in great shape. The pace of play was slow. There are vacation homes to rent for a stay and play vacation. This seemed to make people forget about pace of play or letting others through. A Marshall on the course would easily resolve this problem. Overall a great deal and great course.
Great views, great course
One of my favorite courses in the Greenville area and by far the best value. Would highly recommend it.
Nice Course, Slow play
Marshalls need to speed up the play. Had two fivesomes in front of our foursome. Lots of elevation changes, greens in great shape.
Cream of the crop!
I've played Cobb, Saluda, Heddles, Preserve, Willow and this is by far the cream of the crop!!!!
The course is in great shape.
Challenging course for all skill levels. Greens are in good shape and are rolling true.
Beauty for great price....
If you want a challenging course with great mountain views, challenging rough if you miss the fairways, and a little water here and there on the Front Nine, then this course is a great pick. This course is absolutely Beautiful and for the price is my favorite by far. I would recommend for anyone to take visitors in Greenville area up to this course.
Slow Round of Golf
The round was very slow had to wait on every shot. On the back nine ran into two fivesomes which may be the reason for the slow play. I assume they allow members to play in fivesomes. Course is in good shape. Ride a cart this is a housing development course with a lot of distance from green to the next tee.
Beautiful place to play
I played on 8/13/13. Course was beautiful... The consistency of the greens was a little frustrating as most played fast and others slow, but all and all it was great. The staff in the pro shop was great and I actually have had a chance to speak with one of the owners on a different occasion. On the turn we had the opportunity to get a bite at the snack bar... A little pricey but the food was of good quality. The only downside I found to this course was the grounds keeping staff.. They're often rude and condisending. As I was putting on the 6th or 7th green they were making repairs to a bridge... I said "hello" to be friendly
And they looked at me as if I was on fire... They then proceeded to make an abundance of noise and act as if I wasn't there. I have other example of their shanageins but I want to speak more of the course... It's beautiful. The par 3 on the back 9 overlooking the mountains is my favorite hole in South Carolina. This course is a must. It is well worth the money.
cant put much faith in this review, with a 25 handicap as an advanced player, maybe they could use some help. i've played this course close to 30 times and have never had ANY problems other than the course whipping me. Golf is not a drive thru at McDonalds, if you don't have time to play-- stay home