
Burn Kill Course
The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation
About this course
The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation's Burn Kill course sits in Summerville, South Carolina, roughly twenty-five miles northwest of Charleston in the state's Lowcountry region. Dr. Michael Hurdzan designed the course, which opened as part of a residential community development. Hurdzan, known for his environmental sensitivity and agronomic expertise, worked within the property's natural pine forests and wetland areas to create a layout that reflects the region's characteristic terrain. The routing moves through stands of longleaf pine and live oak, with elevation changes modest by Lowcountry standards but sufficient to provide variety in stance and perspective. Water features appear on several holes, typical of courses built in this coastal plain environment where natural drainage patterns and constructed lakes shape strategy. The design incorporates native grasses and vegetation in areas beyond the maintained turf, a Hurdzan trademark that reduces maintenance demands while preserving habitat. Wescott Plantation operates as a semi-private facility, allowing public access alongside member play. The course serves both the residential community and visiting golfers exploring the Charleston area's collection of layouts. Summerville's position inland from the coast provides a slightly different playing environment than the barrier island courses closer to the Atlantic, with more tree-lined corridors and less wind exposure. The club offers traditional amenities including practice facilities and a clubhouse with dining, serving as a neighborhood gathering point as well as a golf venue.
Quick facts
- Location
- Summerville, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2000
- Designer
- Dr. Michael Hurdzan
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,647 yards
- Difficulty
- 37.2/138
Getting there
The journey to The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation begins at Charleston International Airport, a straightforward thirty-minute drive northwest into the Lowcountry's quieter interior. The route traces the edge of the Ashley River basin before ascending gently into Summerville, where the coastal humidity softens and the canopy deepens with live oaks and native pines. As Interstate 26 gives way to tree-lined residential roads, the transition feels deliberate - a retreat from Charleston's historic bustle into the serene, manicured privacy of one of the region's most distinguished residential golf communities.

FAQ
Common questions about Burn Kill at The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Burn Kill was designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan.
Yes. Burn Kill at The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Burn Kill is 36.
Burn Kill plays 3,647 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Burn Kill is 138.
Burn Kill is a 9-hole course.





