
Chanticleer Course
Greenville Country Club

About this course
Chanticleer, the crown jewel of Greenville Country Club, represents a masterful blending of golfing challenge and natural beauty in the heart of Greenville, South Carolina. Set amid rolling hills and mature hardwoods, it's a course that quietly whispers of tradition without boasting. Architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. sculpted Chanticleer in the late 1960s, an era where strategic shot-making reigned supreme. The parkland layout, while not overly long by modern standards, presents subtle elevation changes and demands intelligent course management. Its tree-lined fairways and strategically placed bunkers punish errant shots, while subtly undulating greens reward thoughtful approaches. Chanticleer is known among members for its demanding par-3s, each requiring both precision and a keen eye for distance. While Chanticleer has not hosted major professional championships, it remains a highly respected test of golf within the region. For many years, the club members-only Thanksgiving Day Shootout was the course's defining feature. The club itself is a popular location for professional golfers in the area, and many high-level golfers and members of other nearby prominent clubs use the course when visiting Greenville. The club and course serve as a social focal point for Greenville's elite.
Quick facts
- Location
- Greenville, SC, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1970
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Robert Trent Jones Sr., Roger Rulewich
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,864 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.9/150
- Course Vaults score
- 8.9
Getting there
Greenville Country Club is most readily accessed via Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), situated roughly twenty minutes north of the club, or alternatively through Charlotte Douglas International (CLT), a ninety-minute drive south through the rolling Piedmont landscape. Private aviation arrives at nearby Donaldson Center, a regional hub that shaves precious time from the journey for those traveling by charter. The final approach winds through Greenville's tree-lined neighborhoods, transitioning from the bustle of downtown to the serene, manicured grounds where Chanticleer awaits - a course whose understated elegance mirrors the refined character of the Upstate itself.

FAQ
Common questions about Chanticleer at Greenville Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Chanticleer at Greenville Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.9 out of 10 based on 37 logged golfers.
Chanticleer was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Roger Rulewich.
Chanticleer at Greenville Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Chanticleer is 72.
Chanticleer plays 6,864 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Chanticleer is 150.



