Clyde Johnston

Murrells Inlet, SC

Wachesaw Plantation East, also marketed as Wachesaw East, sits on a former rice plantation in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, on gently rolling, wooded ground. Clyde Johnston designed it, and it opened in 1996, playing to a par of 72 across five tee sets from 4,995 to 6,933 yards, with a 73.6 rating and 135 slope from the back tees. The routing runs through mature forest and old plantation waterways near the Waccamaw River, favoring accuracy over length. The par-4 18th closes with a pond guarding the green. It operates as a semi-private club.

Bluffton, SC

Old South Golf Links sits just over the bridge from Hilton Head Island in Bluffton, on land bordering the May River and its tidal marsh. Clyde Johnston designed it and it opened in 1991. The routing moves between Lowcountry marsh, pine woodland and river frontage, and the back nine in particular is exposed to water and wind. At a par of 72 and 6,772 yards it asks for angles managed around marsh carries rather than length. It remains one of the better-known Johnston layouts in the Lowcountry.

Johns Island, SC

Oak Point is the Kiawah Island Golf Resort course on the mainland approach to the island, set along the Kiawah River and Haulover Creek on Johns Island. Clyde Johnston designed it as Hope Plantation Golf Club, opened in 1989, and he describes the look as Scottish-American. The par-72 layout plays to about 6,759 yards through maritime forest, with undulating fairways and paspalum greens that reward a thinking approach over power. It was named the Charleston Golf Course Owners Association Course of the Year in 2019.

Sellersburg, IN

Covered Bridge Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 semi-private course in Sellersburg, Indiana, designed by Fuzzy Zoeller and Clyde Johnston and opened in 1994. The course plays up to 7,068 yards on zoysia fairways with bentgrass greens, includes Zoeller-signature double greens at holes 9 and 18, and hosted the Summit League Men's Golf Championship in 2024.

Last verified 2026-09-17

Cherry Point, NC

Sound of Freedom Golf Course is a public 18-hole facility with a par of 72 located at the Marine Corps Air Station in Cherry Point, North Carolina. This was the first course designed by architect George Cobb, and it originally opened in the mid-20th century. Sound of Freedom is situated along the Neuse River and features greens with ultra dwarf hybrid Bermuda grass. The layout measures 6,642 yards from the back tees and includes various water hazards and bunkering. Civilians can access the course through the Friends of Cherry Point program after completing a background check. The property includes a 24-hour driving range and a practice putting green for golfers to use.

Statesville, NC

The 500 Club is a golf and entertainment club in Statesville, North Carolina, near Lake Norman, built with a NASCAR racing theme. The 18-hole course was designed by Clyde Johnston and opened in the 1990s, laid out over rolling terrain with elevation changes and native grass areas. The course underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation that included new TifEagle Bermuda greens, rebuilt bunkers, and lake enhancements. While shorter than many championship layouts, the elevation changes and native areas add strategic challenge, and pace of play is emphasized for golfers. The 500 Club operates as a semi-private facility, with public tee times available alongside memberships. The clubhouse includes a restaurant, golf simulators, and space for leagues and social events.

Little River, SC

A tribute to Donald Ross situated on the Intracoastal Waterway, Glen Dornoch features small, daunting greens that penalize shots missed in the wrong area. The par-3 17th plays over marshland and the 18th plays alongside the Intracoastal to a massive double-green shared with the 9th.