Patriots Point Links

Patriots Point Links was designed by Willard C. Byrd and built in 1979 on the edge of Charleston Harbor in Mount Pleasant — the closest 18-hole course to downtown Charleston. The course sits adjacent to the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, home of the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier.

The harbor setting gives it a genuine links-style feel with ocean breezes constantly altering play. Recent updates involved Annika Sorenstam\'s design team. The waterfront finishing stretch (holes 15-18) with panoramic views of downtown Charleston is the defining experience.

Interior holes play through typical Lowcountry terrain, but the experience builds toward the spectacular harbor-side finishing stretch. Wind off Charleston Harbor is a constant companion on the closing holes.

Views of the USS Yorktown flight deck, Fort Sumter, the Ravenel Bridge, and ships entering Charleston Harbor make this one of the most visually distinctive public courses in the Southeast.

Public at $35-70 — among the most scenic budget-friendly rounds near Charleston.

Harbor wind is the biggest factor. Club up or down on exposed finishing holes.

The course plays longer than yardage suggests when wind is in your face.

Warm up your short game — the practice facility allows chips up to 50 yards.

The interior holes are a warmup. Save your best golf for the spectacular 15-18 finish.