The best golf course layouts in South Carolina

The golf courses in South Carolina that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for layout: routing, hole variety, and design. Each course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 40 courses qualify.

  1. Charleston

    Country Club of Charleston

    Charleston, SC, USA
    8.4

    Layout 4.8 out of 5 from 6 golfers

    PrivateSeth Raynor & Brian Silva

    • 5.0Conditions
    • 4.8Layout
    • 4.6Scenery
    • 4.7Facilities

    Very good test of golf and one of the best clubs to be at in Charleston. Hard to beat a seaside Raynor just 10 minutes away from the best city in the world. Great variety of template holes and can be a real test when the wind is up.

    Written by

    @dpowers

    • Driving range
    • Must play
    • Grass range
  2. The Muni

    The Muni

    The City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course

    Charleston, SC, USA
    7.9

    Layout 4.7 out of 5 from 18 golfers

    PublicJohn Adams

    • 3.5Conditions
    • 4.7Layout
    • 4.5Value
    • 4.2Scenery
    • 3.5Facilities

    The MUNI, as many know it by, is a shining example of what public golf in America could and should be. There’s no flashy clubhouse, no incredible piece of land, and no pricey greens fee.

    Written by

    @Tom Doakito

    • Must play
    • Hidden gem
    • Walkable
  3. Congaree

    Congaree Golf Club

    Ridgeland, SC, USA
    9.2

    Layout 4.6 out of 5 from 8 golfers

    Private

    • 4.8Conditions
    • 4.6Layout
    • 4.6Scenery
    • 4.8Facilities

    Love the fairways that run into bunkers with no rough line. Challenging but fair course. Conditions are incredible. If given the chance, you should go. The staff is incredible and I love the sunken bar for a post round cocktail.

    Written by

    @JTC

    • Must play
    • Fast greens
    • Pristine
  4. Sage Valley

    Sage Valley Golf Club

    Graniteville, SC, USA
    8.8

    Layout 4.6 out of 5 from 8 golfers

    PrivateTom Fazio

    • 5.0Conditions
    • 4.6Layout
    • 4.6Scenery
    • 4.3Facilities

    Always in perfect condition. Routing leaves something to be desired but overall very playable and enjoyable. The whole experience is what makes it so good. Amazing food, drinks, locker rooms, etc

    Written by

    @SEGolfer

    • Pristine
    • Caddies
    • Must play
  5. Palmetto

    Palmetto Golf Club

    Aiken, SC, USA
    8.7

    Layout 4.6 out of 5 from 9 golfers

    PrivateAlister Mackenzie

    • 5.0Conditions
    • 4.6Layout
    • 4.1Scenery
    • 4.2Facilities

    True old-school golf club with no frills, full of McKenzie trademarks, super charming, historic, and lowkey atmosphere. Not over-manicured around the edges, but conditions tee to green are excellent - they focus on the important stuff. Green complexes are brilliant and fun.

    Written by

    @isaac

    • Challenging
    • Must play
    • Pristine
  6. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club

    Pawleys Island, SC, USA

    Layout 4.5 out of 5 from 22 golfers

    8.3
  7. The Tree Farm

    Batesburg-Leesville, SC, USA

    Layout 4.5 out of 5 from 26 golfers

    8.9
  8. (Cassique) The Kiawah Island Club

    Kiawah Island, SC, USA

    Layout 4.4 out of 5 from 11 golfers

    8.6
  9. (The Ocean) Kiawah Island Golf Resort

    Kiawah Island, SC, USA

    Layout 4.3 out of 5 from 67 golfers

    9.1
  10. Broomsedge Golf Club

    Rembert, SC, USA

    Layout 4.3 out of 5 from 15 golfers

    8.7
  11. Tidewater Golf Club

    North Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

    Layout 4.3 out of 5 from 6 golfers

    8.0
  12. Aiken Golf Club

    Aiken, SC, USA

    Layout 4.3 out of 5 from 6 golfers

    7.8
  13. Old Barnwell

    Aiken, SC, USA

    Layout 4.3 out of 5 from 20 golfers

    9.0
  14. Bulls Bay Golf Club

    Awendaw, SC, USA

    Layout 4.3 out of 5 from 9 golfers

    8.6
  15. (Harbour Town) Sea Pines Resort

    Hilton Head Island, SC, USA

    Layout 4.2 out of 5 from 49 golfers

    8.7

How we rank

This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. State pages include courses across South Carolina. Rankings refresh about hourly.

FAQ

Country Club of Charleston is #1 on Course Vaults in South Carolina at Layout 4.8/5 (6 golfers). 40 courses qualify for this list.

This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. State pages include courses across South Carolina. Rankings refresh about hourly.

A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its layout on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.

This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 4:26 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.

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