
Links Course
Wild Dunes Resort Links Golf Course
About this course
The Links Course at Wild Dunes, clinging to the Isle of Palms coastline, is where generations of families have introduced their children to the game against a backdrop of crashing waves and relentless ocean winds. A stern test for the low handicapper, and a delightful introduction for beginners. Designed by Tom Fazio, the Links Course embodies a modern interpretation of links-style golf, though with less undulation than some of its European brethren. Palmetto-lined fairways roll toward the Atlantic, providing stunning vistas, while strategically placed bunkers and ever-present coastal breezes demand creativity and adaptability. The course generally favors those who can flight the ball low, but is surprisingly forgiving off the tee. While not a major championship venue, the Links Course is a beloved destination for golfers seeking a memorable vacation experience along the South Carolina shore. Beyond the course, Wild Dunes is a generational community, a place where families gather annually, often around a shared tee time. It's a friendly atmosphere that helps create memories of their own on this classic ocean side layout.
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
- Isle of Palms, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1980
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Tom Fazio, Beau Welling
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,503 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.4/134
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
The journey to Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms begins at Charleston International Airport, a comfortable half-hour drive north of the barrier island. From the terminal, the route traces the coastal plain through historic Lowcountry before crossing the Intracoastal Waterway via the Isle of Palms Connector, where marsh grasses and tidal creeks signal the transition to island time. The final approach delivers you onto a slender ribbon of land between ocean and sound, culminating at the resort's palmetto-lined entrance - a fitting threshold to one of the Carolina coast's most storied seaside golf retreats.

FAQ
Common questions about Links
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Links has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 100 logged golfers.
Links was designed by Tom Fazio and Beau Welling.
Yes. Links is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Links is 70.
Links plays 6,503 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Links is 134.


