
Cherokee Valley Course
Cherokee Valley Golf Club
About this course
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.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in SC
Quick facts
- Location
- Travelers Rest, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1992
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- P. B. Dye
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,728 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.6/133
- Course Vaults score
- 6.7
Getting there
The journey to Cherokee Valley Golf Club begins at Greenville-Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), a compact and efficient gateway serving South Carolina's upcountry. From there, a twenty-five-minute drive northwest traces the gradual rise toward the Blue Ridge foothills, the terrain shifting from rolling Piedmont farmland to the first intimations of mountain country. The final miles along State Park Road deliver you into Travelers Rest - a quiet crossroads town where the Appalachian Trail begins its northward march - before arriving at Cherokee Valley's secluded entrance, where the Southern flatlands give way to something altogether more dramatic.

FAQ
Common questions about Cherokee Valley
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Cherokee Valley has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 31 logged golfers.
Cherokee Valley was designed by P. B. Dye.
Yes. Cherokee Valley is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Cherokee Valley is 72.
Cherokee Valley plays 6,728 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Cherokee Valley is 133.



