Heritage Course
Heritage Club



About this course
Heritage Club stands as a Lowcountry testament to traditional golf, a defiant echo of old-school strategy amidst a sea of modern, aerial assaults. Carved from a former rice plantation in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, the course, designed by the venerable Arthur Hills, features generous fairways framed by towering pines and imposing oaks draped with Spanish moss. The layout subtly favors players who can strategically shape shots, rewarding thoughtful approaches over sheer power. Expect ample doglegs, both left and right, demanding calculated risk-reward decisions. While Heritage Club hasn’t hosted major professional events, its classic design and meticulous conditioning have long made it a favored venue for regional amateur championships and qualifying rounds. The club's stature is less about national acclaim and more about providing a challenging, yet enjoyable experience for its dedicated membership. The course, while accessible for higher handicaps, provides enough of a test that will challenge even the most advanced players. The essence of Heritage Club extends beyond the course itself. It embodies the relaxed elegance of the South, fostered by a close-knit membership known for its camaraderie and unwavering commitment to the game's traditions. Stories abound of friendly, but spirited, matches that go deep into the evening. This is a club where history is honored, and the spirit of the game is cherished.
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
- Pawleys Island, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1986
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Dan Maples
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,118 yards
- Difficulty
- 78.1/148
- Course Vaults score
- 7.0
Getting there
The Heritage Club sits on the quiet, moss-draped landscape of Pawleys Island, accessible via Charleston International Airport (CHS), roughly ninety minutes south by car through the Low Country's characteristic blend of coastal highway and tree-lined back roads. Private aviation arrives at nearby Myrtle Beach International (MYR) or the smaller Georgetown County Airport, each offering a more direct passage to this discreet enclave. The drive itself becomes a gentle decompression—departing the bustle of Charleston or Myrtle Beach, the landscape softens into salt marshes and live oak corridors before arriving at the club's gated entrance, where the Atlantic's distant presence and the whisper of Spanish moss signal entry into one of the Southeast's most understated golf destinations.

FAQ
Common questions about Heritage
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Heritage has a Course Vaults score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 46 logged golfers.
Heritage was designed by Dan Maples.
Yes. Heritage is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Heritage is 71.
Heritage plays 7,118 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Heritage is 148.



