Best Private Golf Courses in South Carolina

Hilton Head, South Carolina · Jack Nicklaus (1999) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,168 yards

One of the finest private courses in the Lowcountry, Colleton River's Nicklaus Course winds through stunning marsh and river settings on the mainland adjacent to Hilton Head. Jack Nicklaus routed the layout to maximize views of the Colleton River and surrounding wetlands.

Hilton Head, South Carolina · Jack Nicklaus (2004) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,171 yards

Part of the Montage Palmetto Bluff resort, May River is a Jack Nicklaus design that plays through ancient live oaks, Spanish moss, and along the May River in Bluffton. The course is considered one of the finest in the Lowcountry, with an intimate, secluded atmosphere.

Bluffton, South Carolina · Jack Nicklaus (2004) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,171 yards

A Jack Nicklaus Signature design at the Montage Palmetto Bluff, May River winds through pristine Lowcountry landscape along the banks of the May River. The layout through live oak canopies, tidal marshes, and native Lowcountry terrain delivers one of the most beautiful rounds in the Southeast.

Hanahan, South Carolina · Seth Raynor / Tom Doak (restoration) (1925) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,598 yards

A rare Seth Raynor design in the Charleston Lowcountry, Yeamans Hall was comprehensively restored by Tom Doak in 1998. The intimate layout through live oaks and magnolias features Raynor's template holes — Redan, Biarritz, Cape — on a historic plantation property north of Charleston.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1948) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,165 yards

The oldest and most prestigious club on the Grand Strand, Dunes Golf & Beach Club is a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design that hosted PGA Tour events for decades. The famous "Waterloo" par-5 13th — a dramatic dogleg around Lake Singleton — is one of the most iconic holes on the East Coast.

Hilton Head, South Carolina · Rees Jones (1986) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,016 yards

Located on Daufuskie Island accessible only by ferry, Haig Point offers one of the most secluded private golf experiences on the East Coast. The Rees Jones design plays through maritime forest and along the Intracoastal Waterway with views toward Savannah.

Bluffton, South Carolina · Pete Dye (1992) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,019 yards

A Pete Dye design on the banks of the Colleton River near Hilton Head, this private club features dramatic marsh-front holes, Dye's trademark visual intimidation, and some of the most scenic river views in the Lowcountry. The layout demands precise shot placement on every approach.

Charleston, South Carolina · Rees Jones (2000) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,093 yards

A Rees Jones design on Daniel Island in Charleston Harbor, Ralston Creek winds through Lowcountry marsh and maritime forest with sweeping views of the Wando River. The private layout features strategic tidal creek hazards and immaculate conditioning in an upscale island community.

Hilton Head, South Carolina · Greg Norman (2002) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,019 yards

A Greg Norman design on the Okatie River in Okatie near Hilton Head, Oldfield occupies a stunning riverfront setting with expansive marsh views. The layout weaves through live oaks and along the river, offering a peaceful, naturalistic Lowcountry golf experience.