Charleston, South Carolina Area Golf
Thinking about where to spend your next golf vacation? Think Charleston! The Original Golf Destination!
Charleston, South Carolina was the site of the first golf course and first golf club in America. In 1786, the South Carolina Golf Club was formed and Harleston Green was established in what is now downtown Charleston. Since then, Charleston has gained a reputation as one of the premier destinations in golf. If you love golf then you’ve come to the right place.
It is truly the best of all worlds…you can take on the Lowcountry’s most exciting courses and enjoy the area’s beaches, shopping, dining, and touring. A morning on the links and an afternoon on the beach is a great way to spend a day!
Below is the information on preferred area golf courses. Please contact the courses directly for rate information.
Charleston National
 A spectacular eighteen-hole championship course designed by Rees Jones who describes it as “one of the elite venues in golf.” This year-round layout meanders through the marshland and natural lagoons that add beauty, as well as challenge to the course. Strategically placed wooden bridges carry the golfer over the natural areas from the tee box to the green. If you are looking for a visual experience and a challenging but fun golf course, Charleston National should be put on your must play list. Charleston National was ranked as the #1 non-resort course in the Charleston area by Golf Magazine. (Slope 129, Par 72, 6507 Yards)
1360 Highway 17 North
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
www.charlestonnationalgolf.com
Dunes West Golf Course
 Located on the site of the historic Lexington Plantation is Charleston’s nationally acclaimed golf facility, Dunes West Golf Club. This Arthur Hills designed, par 72, 6871 yard is a masterpiece and one of the best courses you will ever play.
Set amid Bermuda-covered dunes and 200 year old oaks draped in Spanish moss, this course blends its historically rich environment with the best golf facilities offered anywhere today. The Dunes West clubhouse, which was built on the site of the antebellum Lexington Plantation, was specifically designed to capture the old southern charm of the Lowcountry. This tremendous course takes full advantage of its fabulous setting.
Dunes West Golf Club is truly a world-class golf experience. And remember, it’s not whether you win or lose but where you play the game that counts. (Par 72, 6871 yards)
3535 Wando Plantation Way
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
www.golfduneswest.com
The Links at Stono Ferry
Set amidst centuries-old live oaks and along the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway lies one of the most unique golf experiences in the Charleston area.  The Links at Stono Ferry offers an amazing landscape for golf, not to mention the land was once the site of the Revolutionary Battle at Stono Ferry in 1779. The battle wages on today, except this time it is over 18 of Charleston's greatest golf holes. If you love Charleston's Lowcountry charm, you will absolutely love a day spent at Stono Ferry. From the moment you arrive, the attention to detail is evident. Enjoy a round that takes you along Charleston's Intracoastal waters and marshes, and finishes with the ever-exciting island green 18th hole. One suggestion, you should bring along your camera to capture some of the most beautiful views in all of Charleston. The Links at Stono Ferry is open for public play, seven days a week. For more information visit our website for an up-close look and a virtual tour of the course. While you are at it, check your itinerary and make sure you squeeze in a round of golf at The Links at Stono Ferry. Accolades
2003 Charleston Area Golf Course of the Year. Hole #14 voted 2006 Lowcountry Dream 18 by Links Magazine. Host of the 2006 NCAA Men's Southern Conference Golf Championship.
Top 100 Courses in the Carolinas – Golf Styles Magazine
4812 Stono Links Drive
Hollywood, SC 29449
(888) 785-1813
www.StonoFerryGolf.com
Wild Dunes Harbor Course
 Designed by Tom Fazio, the Harbor Course is part of Wild Dunes’ tradition of golf excellence. The Harbor Course will tease and test your skills as a player, particularly challenging your shot-making skills and strategic thinking. With a par of 70, the 6,359 yard Harbor Course is a true golfing challenge amidst a scenic, coastal setting. Water comes into play on nearly every hole as fairways skirt saltwater marshes, lagoons and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Rating is 71.4
Slope 131
Yardage is 6359
Wild Dunes Links Course
Tom Fazio's first solo design is ranked among the world's best, year in and year out. With its rolling fairways framed by moss-bearded live oaks and rustling palms, the Links Course is as much a visual bounty as it is a golfing challenge. Noteworthy for massive, humpbacked sand dunes and finishing holes along the Atlantic Ocean, the Links recalls golf's ancient Scottish heritage.
Rating is 71.7
Slope 127
Yardage is 6396
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