South Carolina golf
Best golf courses in South Carolina.
Ranked by LooperScore, BogeyMap's own algorithm. 162 of the 163 courses we publish in South Carolina are playable without a member invite.
BogeyMap publishes 163 golf courses in South Carolina, of which 162 are playable without a member invite (public, resort, municipal, or semi-private). Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Ocean in Kiawah Island currently leads the state with a LooperScore of 96.9. The cities with the most courses are Hilton Head Island, Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island.
163
Courses published
118
Public
27
Resort
17
Semi-private
Top-rated courses in South Carolina
Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Ocean
Kiawah Island, SC
Carved from the windswept dunes of Kiawah Island, Pete Dye’s Ocean Course, opened in 1991, stands as a testament to raw, untamed links golf. Dye famously designed the course to play as two distinct layouts—one for an easterly wind, one for a westerly—a brilliant response to the unpredictable coastal breezes. This ingenious design ensures a fresh challenge with every round, demanding strategic shot-making and unwavering focus. The course boasts an unparalleled 10 holes directly hugging the Atlantic coastline, with the remaining eight running parallel, offering breathtaking ocean vistas throughout the round. While many courses claim a signature hole, the Ocean Course’s consistent drama makes it difficult to pick just one, though the treacherous par-3 17th, often played into a stiff crosswind, remains a perennial highlight. The Ocean Course has cemented its place in golf history, famously hosting the dramatic 1991 Ryder Cup, dubbed the “War by the Shore,” and later the PGA Championship in both 2012 and 2021, with another scheduled for 2031. Its championship pedigree and relentless challenge make it a truly special and unforgettable experience for any golfer.
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Pawleys Island, SC
Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Turtle Point
Kiawah Island, SC
Hilton Head National Golf Club
Bluffton, SC
Old South Golf Links
Bluffton, SC
Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III
Hilton Head Island, SC
Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Osprey Point
Kiawah Island, SC
Tidewater Golf Club
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Tidewater Golf Club sits between the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove Inlet in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Designed by amateur architect Ken Tomlinson, it opened in 1990 after delays from Hurricane Hugo and was named the best new public course in America by both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine that year.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Cougar Point
Kiawah Island, SC
TPC Myrtle Beach
Murrells Inlet, SC
Designed by Tom Fazio, this course in Murrells Inlet, SC, It is a championship layout. The course is a former host of the Senior Tour Championship. Its strategic design and pristine conditions provide a challenging yet rewarding round. This course is a must-play for any golf enthusiast seeking a challenging and picturesque round.
Wachesaw Plantation East
Murrells Inlet, SC
Palmetto Dunes (Robert Trent Jones)
Hilton Head Island, SC
Myrtle Beach National (King's North)
Myrtle Beach, SC
Patriots Point Links
Mount Pleasant, SC
A links-style public course on the Charleston Harbor in Mount Pleasant, SC, with stunning views of the USS Yorktown and the Charleston skyline. One of the most scenic public courses in South Carolina.
Prestwick Country Club
Myrtle Beach, SC
3's Greenville
Greenville, SC
3's Greenville - Golf and Grubhouse is a creative par-3 golf experience in Greenville, South Carolina, combining a fun, accessible 9-hole layout with a vibrant food and drink scene. It's the kind of place that makes golf approachable and social, drawing beginners and seasoned players alike for a relaxed round followed by great food.
Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Pawleys Island, SC
Palmetto Dunes (Arthur Hills)
Hilton Head Island, SC
Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Oak Point
Johns Island, SC
Palmetto Dunes (George Fazio)
Hilton Head Island, SC
Willbrook Plantation Golf Club
Pawleys Island, SC
Pine Lakes Country Club
Myrtle Beach, SC
Wachesaw Plantation Club
Murrells Inlet, SC
Oyster Bay Golf Links
Sunset Beach, SC
Golf by city in South Carolina
- Hilton Head Island17
- Myrtle Beach15
- Pawleys Island9
- Aiken7
- Greenville6
- North Myrtle Beach5
- Bluffton4
- Columbia4
- Kiawah Island4
- Lexington4
- Murrells Inlet4
- Mount Pleasant3
- Santee3
- Blythewood2
- Charleston2
- Clemson2
- Conway2
- Daufuskie Island2
- Florence2
- Fort Mill2
- Fripp Island2
- Greer2
- Isle of Palms2
- Lancaster2
- Little River2
- Mc Cormick2
- North Augusta2
- Orangeburg2
- Pickens2
- Sumter2
Architects behind South Carolina's best golf
Common questions about South Carolina golf
- How many golf courses can you play in South Carolina?
- BogeyMap publishes 163 courses in South Carolina. 162 of them are public, resort, municipal, or semi-private, meaning a visiting golfer can usually book a tee time directly with the course.
- What is the best public course in South Carolina?
- Caledonia Golf & Fish Club in Pawleys Island holds the highest LooperScore among public courses we publish in South Carolina (85.7).
- How does BogeyMap rank South Carolina courses?
- Every list is generated by LooperScore, BogeyMap's own 0-100 composite of course quality signals, verified golfer ratings, and editorial review. We never republish another publication's rankings, and a course only shows a score once the underlying evidence exists. See how the rankings work.
- Can BogeyMap get me on a private club in South Carolina?
- No. BogeyMap doesn't sell tee times and never guarantees access. For clubs that allow limited outside play, Looper Pro members can read researched Access Intel describing how that access generally works — the club is always the final authority.