Tee Time In Santee: 5 Essential Golf Courses Near Lake Marion
Nestled in the heart of South Carolina’s scenic Lowcountry shines a year-round paradise for golfers of all skill levels. Santee-Cooper Country is a laid-back region with an inviting atmosphere. Though surrounded by charming locales and small-town southern charm, this cozy region is also within a short distance from South Carolina’s shore and major cities, like Charleston and Columbia. However, this region's rich history and selection of courses are enough in and of themselves for visitors to enjoy.
Santee National Golf Club
Opening in 1989, the Santee National Golf Club is a staple of South Carolina golf and one of three courses comprising Santee Cooper Resort. This 18-hole, four-star Golf Digest course was developed by Porter Gibson and features diverse course elements to keep golfers engaged, including mossy oaks, rolling hills and its unique five lakes, which act as water hazards for the par-72 course.
Explore Santee National Golf Club online at santeenational.com.
Santee Cooper Country Club
Designed by Georg Cobb, the Santee Cooper Country Club is the longest-running of the Santee Cooper Resort trio. This beautifully natural course was first established in 1967 and offers golfers a scenic day on the links amongst the southern pines. Santee Cooper Country Club is located inside Santee Cooper Resort, whose premises include features like its pro shop, clubhouse, tennis courts and much more.
Head to santeecoopercc.com to see all Santee Cooper Country Club has to offer.
Lake Marion Golf Course
Envelop yourself in the Lake Marion’s serenity on this par-72 course as you tee off amongst its beautiful flora. Since opening in 1978, this Eddie Riccoboni-designed course has invited visiting players to a fair but fun challenge along its wide fairways, water hazards and 47 reconstructed traps. Lake Marion Golf Course is located alongside the waters of South Carolina’s largest lake and neighbors Santee Cooper Country Club. This course is the final of the Santee Cooper Resort trio.
Visit Lake Marion Golf Course online at lakemariongolf.com.
Orangeburg Country Club
With well-manicured lanes and views of the Edisto River, the Orangeburg Country Club is a must-play for golfers in the Santee area. This semi-private course – designed by Ellis Maples – features exciting challenges for any golfer who ventures onto its fairways, including water hazards, bunkers and southern pines. The Orangeburg Country Club is ranked as a Top 50 South Carolina course by the South Carolina Golf Course panel.
View all of Orangeburg Country Club’s exciting amenities at orangeburgcc.com.
Pine Forest Country Club
Golf Digest has labeled pine Forest Country Club’s four-star course as “The Hidden Gem of Charleston.” However, while these par-72, Bob Spence-designed links are filled with exciting challenges among its five tees, the course is also just as rich in history! The course sits upon the original grounds of the Pine Forest Inn’s Hunt Club – one of the nation’s first resorts – which was built in 1891 and featured one of America’s first seven courses.
Learn more about Pine Forest Country Club at pineforestcountryclub.com.
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