
Charleston Course
Country Club of Charleston
About this course
Charleston's Country Club of Charleston remains a bastion of classic golf, its origins steeped in the traditions of the game's early American expansion. Routed across the lowcountry landscape, the course has a distinct coastal feel and a playability that has stood the test of time. The course is known for its tight fairways and small greens that demand accurate approach shots, favoring players who can control their ball flight in the often-present sea breeze. Originally designed by Seth Raynor, a protege of Charles Blair Macdonald, the course showcases Raynor's signature geometric green complexes and strategic bunkering. Later enhancements came from Brian Silva, whose work sought to restore and enhance Raynor's original vision, ensuring the course's relevance for modern play. While the Country Club of Charleston isn’t widely known for hosting professional major championships, it has been a respected venue for significant amateur events, further cementing its position as a competitive course within the region. The club maintains a distinguished membership drawn from the city's social fabric, known for its refined atmosphere and dedication to the traditions of the game. Charleston is a place where golf is celebrated not just for the competition, but for the camaraderie and enduring spirit it fosters.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in SC
Quick facts
- Location
- Charleston, SC, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1925
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Seth Raynor, Brian Silva, George Cobb, John LaFoy
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,587 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.3/131
- Course Vaults score
- 8.5
Getting there
The journey to Country Club of Charleston begins at Charleston International Airport, a compact and efficient gateway just twenty minutes north of the historic peninsula. From there, the drive west traces the Ashley River corridor through a landscape that shifts from coastal marshland to the higher, drier ground of the Lowcountry interior, where centuries-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss frame the approach. The club sits quietly removed from the city's bustle yet close enough to feel the pull of Charleston's refined culture - a secluded enclave where the transition from airport to arrival unfolds in less than half an hour, delivering members and guests to one of the region's most storied private sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Charleston
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Charleston has a Course Vaults score of 8.5 out of 10 based on 73 logged golfers.
Charleston was designed by Seth Raynor, Brian Silva, George Cobb, and John LaFoy.
Charleston is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Charleston is 71.
Charleston plays 6,587 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Charleston is 131.




