George Cobb

Bald Head Island, NC

The Bald Head Island Club course is a George Cobb design that opened in 1974 on Bald Head Island, a car-free barrier island reached by passenger ferry from Southport. The par 72 layout runs through maritime forest, around freshwater lagoons and along a dune ridge with ocean views. Tim Cate led a renovation that replaced turf with natural areas and opened up views, and the club says a new project with architect Andrew Green is planned. The island is the northernmost place where sabal palms grow naturally, and hundreds line the course. It is a private club, but guests renting homes that carry a Full or Lifestyle membership can play.

Last verified 2026-09-29

Fripp Island, SC

Ocean Point Golf Links is the original course at Fripp Island Resort, designed by George Cobb and opened in 1964. The links-style par-72 layout plays to about 6,556 yards with five holes offering sweeping ocean views, and the flat, honest routing gives way to brisk coastal wind and forced carries. In October 2024 the course unveiled a multi-million-dollar renovation by Dye Designs Group, with recontoured greens, updated bunkers and improved turf that kept Cobb's original vision intact.

Winter Garden, FL

Orange County National Golf Center in Winter Garden is one of the largest public golf facilities in Florida, with 36 holes and a famous circular driving range. The Panther Lake and Crooked Cat courses play over rolling terrain, and the facility has hosted PGA Tour qualifying school.

Browns Summit, NC

The Players Course at Bryan Park Golf & Conference Center in Browns Summit, North Carolina, opened in 1974 as a design by George Cobb on land near Lake Townsend, north of Greensboro. Architect Rees Jones later reworked the course in 1988, adding bunkering and reshaping several holes while keeping much of Cobb's original routing. The public course features Bermuda fairways and bentgrass greens, with tree-lined corridors and lake frontage along several holes. It plays to a par of 72 from multiple tee options and is paired at the same facility with the separate Champions Course, also a Rees Jones design. Bryan Park is city-owned and includes a full practice range and teaching academy alongside its two 18-hole courses.

Tega Cay, SC

Tega Cay Golf Club is a 27-hole public facility on Lake Wylie, minutes from Charlotte. William B. Lewis Jr. and Russell Breeden designed the original Carolina Pines and Cove nines, which opened in 1971, and Clifton, Ezell & Clifton added the Grand View nine in the early 2000s. The three nines can be paired into three different 18-hole courses, all carved into hilly terrain above the lake with big elevation changes. The finishing hole on the Grand View nine was voted the favorite 18th hole in the Charlotte area by WFNZ listeners.

Daniels, WV

The Cobb Course at Glade Springs Resort in Daniels, West Virginia, was designed by golf course architect George Cobb and opened in 1972. The par-72 layout stretches more than 7,100 yards and features 51 sand bunkers, eight lakes and over 200 feet of elevation change across its Appalachian foothills terrain. It is one of three courses at the Resort at Glade Springs, a golf resort in southern West Virginia. The course's rolling fairways and mountain views reflect Cobb's larger-scale design approach.

Cashiers, NC

High Hampton Golf Club is part of the High Hampton resort in Cashiers, North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Chimney Top and Rock Mountain. The course originally opened in 1956, designed by George Cobb, and underwent a three-year renovation completed in 2021 under architect Tom Fazio, who rebuilt six holes and updated the greens and fairways. The par-71 layout plays to 6,903 yards from its back tees, with holes rising and falling over the property's natural slopes and finishing with the par-4 15th and 18th holes, which face the surrounding rock outcroppings. Play is arranged through High Hampton's residential club and the resort's inn, with tee times booked through the concierge for members and overnight guests.

Brevard, NC

Connestee Falls Golf Course is a semi-private course within the gated Connestee Falls residential community near Brevard, North Carolina, at over 3,200 feet elevation in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The course was designed by architect George Cobb as part of the community's original 1970s master plan. The 18-hole layout winds through mountainous terrain with multiple tee options ranging from about 3,000 to 6,500 yards, offering scenic mountain vistas along the way. The course includes dogleg holes and elevation changes typical of Cobb's mountain designs. While primarily serving Connestee Falls residents and members, the course offers limited tee times to public players, along with a pro shop and practice green.

St. Simons Island, GA

Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort is on St. Simons Island, Georgia, part of the Golden Isles along the Georgia coast, and dates to 1967. The original 18 holes were designed by architect George Cobb, running through live oaks, marsh edges, and lagoons typical of the Georgia lowcountry. A third nine was later added by designer Tom Jackson across the street from the original two nines, giving the property 27 holes that can be combined into different 18-hole rounds. The resort's primary 18-hole configuration plays to roughly 6,600 yards at a par of 72 and is open to resort guests and members, with a practice facility on site.

Mooresville, NC

A George Cobb design from 1979 set near Lake Norman north of Charlotte, Mallard Head Country Club is a semi-private facility open to public play on weekdays. The challenging layout features tree-lined fairways and water hazards throughout. Tee times are required and members have priority on weekends.

College Park, MD

The University of Maryland Golf Course is an 18-hole semi-private course located on the northern edge of the University of Maryland's campus in College Park, Maryland. It serves as the home course for the Maryland Terrapins men's and women's golf teams and hosts more than 50,000 rounds annually. The course was designed by George Cobb and completed in the late 1950s. It was renovated by Bill Love in 2008 and 2009. It plays to just over 7,000 yards from the back tees with a par of 71. Open to alumni, faculty, staff, students, and the public, the facility includes a clubhouse with Mulligan's Grill and Pub, a 45-station driving range and a large putting green. It hosted a Nationwide Tour event in 2010 and 2011.

Santee, SC

Santee Cooper Country Club is a semi-private course in Santee, opened in 1967 and designed by George Cobb. The par-72 layout plays to about 6,578 yards through tall pines, with doglegs, strategic bunkering, risk-reward par 5s and more elevation change than you expect this close to the lake. The closing hole finishes with a panoramic view of Lake Marion. The club has hosted the SCGA Senior Better Ball for 50 years and was named the SCGA Club of the Year in 2023.

Scottsboro, AL

Goose Pond Colony Golf Course is a public course in Scottsboro, set on Lake Guntersville. The 18-hole layout plays over rolling terrain with lake views, one of the best public courses in north Alabama.

Hilton Head Island, SC

The Barony Course at Port Royal Golf Club is one of Hilton Head Island's original resort courses, designed by George Cobb in 1964. The 6,530-yard, par-72 layout winds through classic Lowcountry terrain with live oaks, lagoons, and salt marshes. One of three courses at the Port Royal Golf Club complex, the Barony Course offers a traditional Hilton Head golf experience with resort access for guests of the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa.

Anderson, SC

Cobb's Glen is a semi-private club in Anderson, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, that sells tee times to the public. George Cobb, whose work includes the Par 3 Course at Augusta National, designed the course in 1976. The par-72 layout stretches to 7,002 yards over mature fairways, and its large, well-bunkered TifEagle Bermuda greens went in in 2012. It hosted U.S. Open qualifying in 1999.

Columbia, SC

Fort Jackson Golf Club is a 36-hole military golf facility on the Fort Jackson Army post outside Columbia, and it is open to the public. The original 18 holes were designed by George Cobb and opened in 1949; in 1991 Arthur L. Davis added 20 new holes to 16 of the originals to create today's two championship courses, the Wildcat and Old Hickory. The Wildcat plays to 6,721 yards through rolling sand hills and pines, with a view of the Columbia skyline from the 17th tee. The shorter Old Hickory is routed over lakes and wetlands and rewards accurate tee shots.

Rutherfordton, NC

Cleghorn Golf and Sports Club in Rutherfordton is a George Cobb design that opened in 1972 as Cleghorn Plantation. The par-71 course measures 6,821 yards and is known for steep elevation changes and demanding tee shots. Fairways are Tifway 419 Bermuda and greens are Champion Bermuda. It is open to public play and has a pool and a restaurant, Mulligan's.

Caswell Beach, NC

Oak Island Golf Club in Caswell Beach is a George Cobb design whose first nine opened in 1962. The 18-hole course sits on a barrier island, so ocean wind is the main defense. Fairways are wide, with 37 bunkers and water on nine holes. It takes daily-fee play and has Duffer's Pub and Grille.

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.

Durham, NC

Umstead Pines Golf Club in north Durham, originally Willowhaven Country Club, is a George Cobb design dating to 1957. The par-72 course runs through tall pines, creeks and rolling hills with four sets of tees. It is open to the public and has a pool and the Pinecone Grill.

Tazewell, TN

Woodlake Golf Club is an 18-hole championship facility with a par of 72 and public access in Tazewell, Tennessee. The course was designed by John Salyers and opened for play in 1998 along the shores of Norris Lake. It is located just a short distance from the New Tazewell Airport and provides a convenient destination for traveling golfers. The layout at Woodlake features bent grass greens and bermuda grass fairways that follow the natural contours of the lakefront terrain. Players face over 50 sand bunkers and water hazards that are strategically placed on multiple holes. The course is known for its elevation changes, including a significant downhill drop on the tenth hole, and provides views of the surrounding mountains and water.

Greenwood, SC

Greenwood Country Club is an 18-hole parkland course in Greenwood, South Carolina, originally designed by George Cobb in 1950 with later work by architects including Clyde Johnston.

Durham, NC

Hillandale Golf Course is Durham's oldest public golf facility. The club was founded in 1911, and the current George Cobb layout opened in 1961 after the course moved to its present site. The par-71 course plays 6,339 yards. It has a driving range and practice areas and hosts First Tee and charity events.

Hilton Head Island, SC

Shipyard Golf Club on Hilton Head Island has 27 holes, designed by George Cobb and Willard Byrd. It features three 9-hole loops: Brigantine, Clipper, and Galleon, which combine into three 18-hole layouts. The course is located within the Shipyard Plantation resort community. It winds through live oaks and lagoons, reflecting the Lowcountry character of Hilton Head.