Charleston · Golf
The courses worth knowing around Charleston, South Carolina: who can play, how many holes, and a link to book each one.
Golf score
3rd of 94 golf cities for retirement golf
Golf score blends year-round playability (40%), playable access (20%), affordability (18%), course pedigree (14%), and the size of the mapped set (8%).
Flat Lowcountry layout with Golden Age template greens · Troy Miller
A friendly muni nicknamed The Muni, right in town with mature trees and rates that stay easy on the wallet. The 2020 redesign brought back classic Golden Age template greens.
Opened 1929 · $ · Slope 139
Harbor views with an island green par 3 at the 17th · Willard Byrd
A public links along Charleston Harbor in Mount Pleasant, with wide views of the water and the city skyline. The par 3 island green on the back nine is a local favorite.
$$$ · Slope 126
Marsh and lagoon holes winding through coastal pines · Rees Jones
The only Rees Jones design near Charleston open to the public, threading through marsh, lagoons, and pines in Mount Pleasant. Five sets of tees let you pick a length that suits your game.
Opened 1989 · $$$ · Slope 142
Oceanfront finish with dunes, lagoons, and Atlantic views · Tom Fazio
Tom Fazio's first solo design, set out on Isle of Palms with coastal marsh, lagoons, and an ocean view to close. A resort course worth the short drive when you want a special day out.
Opened 1979 · $$$$ · Slope 140
Thirteen holes along the Wando River and Horlbeck Creek · Arnold Palmer
Charleston's only Arnold Palmer Signature course, open to non-members in Mount Pleasant. Much of the round plays along the Wando River and tidal creeks, so bring a few extra balls.
$$$ · Slope 147
River holes on Revolutionary War battlefield ground · Ron Garl
A scenic layout in Hollywood, a little south of the city, with holes along the Stono River and ties to a 1779 battlefield. A calmer, more affordable option away from the resort crowds.
Opened 1989 · $$ · Slope 135
