Garnet Course
Cobblestone Park Golf Club
About this course
Garnet at Cobblestone Park, north of Columbia, stands as a testament to South Carolina's enduring love affair with golf. It unfolds across a landscape reminiscent of classic Carolina parkland courses, demanding strategic shot-making over brute power. A tale of two nines, Garnet's front side is more open, while the back nine features tighter fairways requiring shot shaping. Designed by Ron Garl, with later refinements, Garnet offers a playable yet challenging experience. The layout features strategically placed bunkers and subtle elevation changes that can confound the unwary. Garnet is also known for its generous Bermuda fairways and pristine greens. While not steeped in major championship history, Garnet at Cobblestone Park is a vital part of the local golf community. The club hosts numerous regional tournaments and member events, fostering a competitive spirit and camaraderie. After a round, members often gather at the clubhouse, known for its hearty Southern fare.
Quick facts
- Location
- Blythewood, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1995
- Designer(s)
- P. B. Dye, E Golf Design
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 3,304 yards
- Difficulty
- 37.2/135
Getting there
The journey to Cobblestone Park Golf Club begins at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, a straightforward twenty-minute drive north into the rolling piedmont countryside of Blythewood. The route traces Interstate 77 as it climbs gently away from the state capital, trading urban sprawl for stands of hardwood and pine that signal the approach to South Carolina's Midlands horse country. Exit signs give way to two-lane roads lined with split-rail fencing and pastureland, the landscape quietly transitioning into the kind of serene, wooded enclave where a private club can unfold without fanfare - Cobblestone's gates appearing as if they've always belonged to this stretch of red clay and Carolina green.
FAQ
Common questions about Garnet at Cobblestone Park Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Garnet was designed by P. B. Dye and E Golf Design.
Yes. Garnet at Cobblestone Park Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Garnet is 35.
Garnet plays 3,304 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Garnet is 135.
Garnet is a 9-hole course.
