Public

Chester Course

Chester Golf Club

Chester, SC, USA
HeathBradleyGolf
Madhawk14
my60609
Cashman
cburton2016
+3
18 holesPar 726,811 yds71.8/131

About this course

Chester Golf Club sits in the small city of Chester, South Carolina, roughly thirty miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina, in the rolling Piedmont region. Designed by Russell F. Breedon, the course reflects the work of a regional architect active in the Carolinas during the mid-twentieth century. The layout takes advantage of natural elevation changes characteristic of the area, with fairways that move through wooded corridors and across moderate terrain typical of South Carolina's inland courses. The routing likely incorporates mature hardwoods and pines that frame holes and define playing corridors, a common feature of Piedmont golf. Breedon's designs from this era generally emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while working within the natural contours of the land. Greens and bunkering would have been shaped to suit the membership's needs, balancing challenge with accessibility for everyday play. Chester Golf Club serves as a community course for the town and surrounding area, offering a traditional club experience in a smaller Southern city. The course provides a straightforward test of golf without the resort amenities or tournament profile of larger regional facilities, maintaining its role as a local gathering place for members and guests who appreciate classic Carolina golf in a quiet, unpretentious setting.

Quick facts

Location
Chester, SC, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1971
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,811 yards
Difficulty
71.8/131

Getting there

FAQ

Common questions about Chester

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Chester was designed by Russell F. Breedon.

Yes. Chester is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Chester is 72.

Chester plays 6,811 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Chester is 131.

Chester is a 18-hole course.

250,000+
Course Reviews
+ 4.8
App Store

How many courses have you played?

Download Course Vaults on iOS and begin your golf legacy.

Course Vaults on three iPhones: player passport, map discovery, and course detail