Colleton River Club - Nicklaus Course

Colleton River Club\'s Nicklaus Course was named Golf Digest\'s "Best New Private Course in America" in 1993. The 36-hole private community features both a Nicklaus course and a Pete Dye course, plus a six-hole par-3 course, on the banks of the Colleton River amid Lowcountry marsh and maritime forest.

The Nicklaus course underwent a significant renovation in Fall 2017. It has been recognized as a Top 100 residential course and is consistently ranked among the finest private courses in the Lowcountry. Water comes into play on 12 of 18 holes, with the back nine\'s marsh and river views especially dramatic.

Tree-lined fairways with large, firm, fast greens through Lowcountry marsh and maritime forest. Water on 12 of 18 holes. The back nine runs along the Colleton River with constant marsh and river views.

The tidal marshland creates both visual drama and strategic challenge — wind off the river and marsh can shift significantly throughout a round.

Access is strictly private. The community also features a Pete Dye course, giving members two elite options on the same property.

Greens are hard and fast — precise club selection on approaches is critical. Favor below-the-hole positions.

Position off the tee matters more than distance given the 12 water holes. Play away from the marsh.

Wind off the river shifts throughout the day. Factor it into every club choice on the riverside holes.

The back nine is where the drama and difficulty peak. Build your score on the front nine.