
Chechessee Creek Course
Chechessee Creek Club

About this course
Chechessee Creek Club quietly hums with a Lowcountry charm, steeped in a tradition of unpretentious, member-driven golf. The course itself is a testament to classic design principles, subtly challenging rather than overtly penal. Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the routing meanders through former pine plantations and native wetlands characteristic of the Okatie region. The terrain, gently rolling with subtle elevation changes, favors strategic play over brute force. Wide fairways encourage aggressive tee shots, but tight approaches and cleverly contoured greens demand creativity and touch. Favoring a natural, understated aesthetic, the course blends seamlessly into its environment, offering a pure golfing experience devoid of artifice. While it has never hosted a major championship, Chechessee Creek's appeal lies in its exclusivity and devotion to the game's traditions. Members, drawn primarily from the surrounding Bluffton and Hilton Head communities, value camaraderie and a walking-only culture. The club is known for its unhurried pace, and the 19th hole often extends well into the evening, fueled by local oysters and spirited conversation.
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
- Okatie, SC, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 2000
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Ben Crenshaw, Bill Coore
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,660 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.6/137
- Course Vaults score
- 8.5
Getting there
The journey to Chechessee Creek Club begins at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, a convenient forty-minute drive north into the Lowcountry expanse between Hilton Head and Bluffton. Those arriving by private aircraft often favor Hilton Head Airport, which sits even closer to Okatie's marshland corridor. The final stretch follows Highway 170 through a landscape of tidal creeks and ancient live oaks draped in Spanish moss, before a discreet turn delivers you into the gated sanctuary of one of the Carolina coast's most private golf retreats.

FAQ
Common questions about Chechessee Creek
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Chechessee Creek has a Course Vaults score of 8.5 out of 10 based on 98 logged golfers.
Chechessee Creek was designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore.
Chechessee Creek is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Chechessee Creek is 70.
Chechessee Creek plays 6,660 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Chechessee Creek is 137.




