Keowee Falls Course
The Cliffs at Keowee Falls


About this course
The Cliffs at Keowee Falls features a Jack Nicklaus design that opened in the early 2000s as part of The Cliffs Communities portfolio in the South Carolina upcountry. Troy Vincent worked alongside Nicklaus on the project, which occupies rolling terrain in the Blue Ridge foothills near Lake Keowee. The course sits at elevations that provide long views across the surrounding mountains and valleys, characteristic of this northwestern corner of South Carolina where the landscape transitions from piedmont to mountain topography. The routing makes use of significant elevation changes and natural rock outcroppings common to the region. Nicklaus incorporated the site's native hardwoods and streams into the design, with holes that move through forested corridors and across more open ridgeline sections. Several holes play along or across ravines, and the par threes take advantage of the elevation shifts to create variety in both distance and visual presentation. The course measures over 7,000 yards from the back tees with multiple teeing grounds to accommodate different skill levels. The Cliffs at Keowee Falls operates as a private club within a residential community. The development includes homesites positioned around the golf course and throughout the property. The club offers amenities typical of upscale residential golf communities in the region, including dining facilities and recreational options beyond golf. The course serves primarily members and their guests, fitting into the broader network of Cliffs Communities properties scattered across the Carolinas mountain and lake country.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in SC
Quick facts
- Location
- Salem, SC, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 2007
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Jack Nicklaus, Troy Vincent
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,171 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.4/142
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
The journey to The Cliffs at Keowee Falls begins at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), roughly forty-five minutes to the northeast, though Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) serves as an alternative gateway just over an hour away. Private arrivals often favor Oconee County Regional Airport, a discreet option mere minutes from the gates. The drive from Greenville traces the edge of the Blue Ridge foothills, gradually leaving suburban sprawl behind as the road winds toward Lake Keowee's shimmering expanse, where the entrance to The Cliffs at Keowee Falls emerges along the water's edge - a secluded threshold into one of the Upstate's most coveted mountain-lake sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Keowee Falls
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Keowee Falls has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 29 logged golfers.
Keowee Falls was designed by Jack Nicklaus and Troy Vincent.
Keowee Falls is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Keowee Falls is 72.
Keowee Falls plays 7,171 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Keowee Falls is 142.



