Cherokee Plantation Course
Yamassee, SC, USA
Cherokee Plantation, nestled in the South Carolina Lowcountry near Yemassee, is a testament to a bygone era of grand sporting estates, where quail hunting and world-class golf existed in perfect harmony. The course, routed through former rice fields and mature oak forests, presents a unique playing experience unlike any other in the region. Originally designed in the classic parkland style, Cherokee rewards thoughtful play and strategic positioning. Wide fairways offer a sense of openness, but deceptively placed bunkers and subtle undulations demand careful club selection and an appreciation for the ground game. While the course has remained relatively unchanged since its inception, its inherent challenges and understated beauty continue to captivate those fortunate enough to experience it. Beyond the golf, Cherokee boasts a tight-knit membership rooted in Southern tradition. Stories abound of spirited matches and post-round gatherings fueled by local oysters and cold beverages – a testament to the enduring camaraderie that defines the Cherokee Plantation experience. The club remains a cherished retreat for those seeking a simpler time, where sporting pursuits and genuine hospitality reign supreme.
Only one other golfer on the course. Place is very special.
Very few will ever have the chance to step foot on this property and 99% have never heard of it. So, if you get the chance to grace this property make every single attempt to get there.
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The journey to Cherokee Plantation begins at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, roughly an hour's drive north into the South Carolina Lowcountry. The route traces the old coastal plain through stands of live oak and Spanish moss, gradually leaving behind the resort corridor for the quieter, more secretive reaches of Yamassee. As pavement narrows and civilization recedes, the final turn onto plantation grounds feels less like an arrival and more like a crossing of thresholds - into a world where golf, hunting tradition, and Southern discretion have coexisted for generations behind gates that rarely open to the outside.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Cherokee Plantation has a Course Vaults score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 6 explicit golfer ratings.
Cherokee Plantation was designed by Donald Steel, Tom MacKenzie, Martin Ebert, Mike Beebe, and Clyde Johnston.
Cherokee Plantation is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Cherokee Plantation is 72.
Cherokee Plantation plays 7,044 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Cherokee Plantation is 140.
