Congaree Golf Club isn't merely a place to play; it's a philanthropic endeavor disguised as a world-class golf experience, born from the vision of billionaires Dan Friedkin and the late Bob Congel. The course occupies a sprawling landscape just inland from the South Carolina coast, once fertile rice fields, that now embody a unique blend of Lowcountry beauty and strategic challenge. Designed by Tom Fazio, Congaree plays with a firm, fast, and open feel characteristic of the Sandbelt region of Australia. Wide fairways encourage aggressive play off the tee, yet subtle undulations and cleverly placed bunkers—Fazio hallmarks—demand shrewd approaches to the green. A gentle breeze always seems to be in play here, adding another layer to the strategic equation. While not a traditional links course, its expansive scale and creative bunkering provide a similarly strategic test of skill. Hosting the 2021 Palmetto Championship (a one-off PGA Tour event), and the 2024 PGA Tour's The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, Congaree has swiftly gained notoriety on the professional circuit. More significantly, however, its standing is cemented by its elite membership and the club’s unwavering commitment to the Congaree Foundation, which supports youth golf initiatives globally. This course offers a distinctive flavor of southern hospitality and high level golf.