
Lake Marion Course
Lake Marion Golf Course

About this course
Lake Marion Golf Course sits in Santee, South Carolina, a small town known primarily for its proximity to Lake Marion, one of the largest lakes in the state and a popular destination for fishing and water recreation. The course was designed by Eddie Riccoboni, a regional architect who worked on several layouts in the Carolinas during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The design reflects the Lowcountry setting, with relatively flat terrain common to this part of South Carolina's coastal plain. The routing takes advantage of the natural landscape, incorporating native vegetation and water features that characterize the region. Golfers encounter a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with pines and hardwoods framing fairways. The course serves both local residents and visitors drawn to the Santee area for its lake activities, offering a straightforward test of golf without severe elevation changes or dramatic landforms. Lake Marion Golf Course functions as a public facility, accessible to daily-fee players and typical of many courses built to serve recreational golfers in smaller Southern communities. The layout provides a playable experience for a range of skill levels, emphasizing accuracy over length on several holes where water and trees come into play. The club's amenities and dining options remain modest, consistent with its role as a community course rather than a resort or private club destination.
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
- Santee, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1978
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Eddie Riccoboni
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,413 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.3/125
- Course Vaults score
- 6.3
Getting there
Lake Marion Golf Course lies in the quiet lakeside town of Santee, South Carolina, roughly an hour's drive north of Charleston International Airport along Interstate 95 - the same artery that has carried generations of travelers through the coastal Lowcountry. The route transitions from urban sprawl to rural stillness, with glimpses of Spanish moss and cypress swamps hinting at the watery landscape ahead. As you exit the interstate and wind toward the shores of Lake Marion, the air grows thick with humidity and the scent of pine, and the final approach delivers you to a course carved from the edge of South Carolina's largest lake - a serene, unpretentious arrival befitting a layout shaped by water, sand, and Southern calm.

FAQ
Common questions about Lake Marion
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lake Marion has a Course Vaults score of 6.3 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Lake Marion was designed by Eddie Riccoboni.
Yes. Lake Marion is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lake Marion is 72.
Lake Marion plays 6,413 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lake Marion is 125.



