Caledonia Course
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
About this course
Caledonia, carved from the remnants of a historic rice plantation near Pawleys Island, is a testament to the Lowcountry's enduring beauty and a golfer's paradise born from the land's rich history. Designed in the late 20th century, the course unfolds across terrain that retains the elegance of its past, with ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss framing meticulously manicured fairways. While not known for its arduous length, Caledonia subtly favors the strategic player, demanding intelligent course management and a deft touch around the greens rather than brute force. Architect Mike Strantz sculpted a course that seamlessly blends challenge and visual appeal. Undulating fairways and greens are guarded by strategically placed bunkers and water hazards, creating a thrilling test for golfers of all skill levels. Strantz’s bold design choices—his flair for the dramatic—are evident in the imaginative use of natural features, resulting in a layout that feels both organic and thoughtfully conceived. Beyond the golf, Caledonia has cultivated a tradition for Lowcountry hospitality. A place where golfers gather to enjoy a post-round meal, swapping stories of triumphant birdies and near misses alike. The atmosphere is relaxed and convivial, solidifying Caledonia's reputation as a place where the spirit of the game is celebrated as much as the competition.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in SC
Quick facts
- Location
- Pawleys Island, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1994
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Mike Strantz
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,526 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.8/138
- Course Vaults score
- 8.3
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Myrtle Beach International Airport, a straightforward forty-minute drive north along the Carolina coast, though Charleston International - roughly ninety minutes south - offers a more refined gateway for those approaching from points beyond. The final stretch peels away from the commercial sprawl of the Grand Strand, trading neon and traffic for the hushed, moss-draped corridor of Highway 17 as it threads through Pawleys Island's historic Lowcountry. Here, where tidal creeks lace through ancient marshland and the Atlantic hums just beyond the dunes, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club emerges from a former rice plantation, its entrance a quiet turn off the highway into a world where time moves to the rhythm of the tides.

FAQ
Common questions about Caledonia
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Caledonia has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 317 logged golfers.
Caledonia was designed by Mike Strantz.
Yes. Caledonia is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Caledonia is 70.
Caledonia plays 6,526 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Caledonia is 138.


