Cherokee Valley Golf Club

Cherokee Valley Golf Club sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Travelers Rest, South Carolina, roughly ten miles north of Greenville. Designed by P. B. Dye and opened in the early 1990s, the course reflects the design philosophy associated with the Dye family—strategic bunkering, undulating greens, and a routing that works with the natural terrain rather than imposing upon it. The layout takes advantage of the rolling topography characteristic of the South Carolina Piedmont transitioning into mountain country. The course plays through a mix of hardwood forests and open corridors, with elevation changes that provide both visual interest and strategic variety. P. B. Dye, son of the renowned Pete Dye, incorporates many of the family's signature touches: railroad ties in places, pot bunkers, and greens complexes that reward thoughtful approach play. Water comes into play on several holes, and the bunkering demands accuracy from tee to green. The conditioning and playability make it accessible to a range of skill levels while still offering challenge from the back tees. Cherokee Valley serves as a semi-private facility, welcoming both members and daily-fee play. The club operates in a region with a growing golf community, benefiting from the moderate climate of the upstate and its proximity to both Greenville's urban amenities and the recreational appeal of the nearby mountains. The setting provides a quiet, wooded atmosphere typical of courses built during the golf expansion of the 1990s in the Carolinas.