
Cove Course
Tega Cay Golf Club


About this course
Tega Cay Golf Club's Cove course sits on a peninsula in Lake Wylie, a reservoir straddling the North Carolina-South Carolina border just south of Charlotte. The course was originally designed by Russell Breeden and William B. Lewis, with later renovations by the design team of Clifton and Ezell. The lakeside setting defines much of the routing, with water coming into play on numerous holes and views across the reservoir providing a distinctive backdrop for the round. The layout takes advantage of the rolling terrain typical of the Carolina Piedmont, incorporating elevation changes and natural contours into the design. Several holes play along or toward the lake, requiring carries over water or strategic positioning to avoid hazards. The peninsula location means wind can be a factor, particularly on exposed holes near the shoreline. Tega Cay operates as a residential golf community, with the course serving as the centerpiece of a planned development that grew around Lake Wylie's recreational appeal. The club offers a traditional member-focused experience with facilities that include dining and social amenities typical of Southeastern golf communities. The Cove course provides a mix of challenge and playability suited to a range of skill levels, with the water hazards and lakeside setting creating memorable risk-reward decisions throughout the round.
Quick facts
- Location
- Tega Cay, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1971
- Designer(s)
- Russell Breeden, William B. Lewis, Clifton, Ezell
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 5,699 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.2/132
Getting there
The approach to Tega Cay Golf Club begins at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), a major hub just twenty-five minutes north across the South Carolina state line. The drive south traces the edge of Lake Wylie, where suburban Charlotte gradually yields to the quieter, water-laced landscape of the Carolina Piedmont. As you cross into Tega Cay - a peninsula community nearly surrounded by the lake's sprawling arms - the final miles wind through tree-lined residential streets before arriving at the club's understated entrance, where the promise of lakeside golf and serene, wooded seclusion feels a world removed from the city's hum.

FAQ
Common questions about Cove at Tega Cay Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Cove was designed by Russell Breeden, William B. Lewis, Clifton, and Ezell.
Yes. Cove at Tega Cay Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Cove is 35.
Cove plays 5,699 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Cove is 132.
Cove is a 9-hole course.



