The Cliffs at Mountain Park

Mountain Park, designed by Gary Player and opened in 2007, sits in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills near Travelers Rest, South Carolina, roughly twenty minutes from downtown Greenville. The course occupies rolling, heavily wooded terrain at elevations ranging from approximately 1,100 to 1,400 feet, offering views across the surrounding mountain landscape. Player's routing works with significant elevation changes throughout, moving through corridors of hardwoods and native vegetation characteristic of the Southern Appalachian region. The design features Player's typical strategic emphasis, with multiple tee options to accommodate different skill levels and playing angles that reward thoughtful course management. Several holes incorporate dramatic elevation drops from tee to fairway or green, while others climb uphill or traverse sloping terrain. Water features appear on select holes, and the bunkering style reflects Player's preference for bold, visible hazards that frame landing areas and green complexes. The greens themselves offer considerable internal contour, demanding precise approach play and careful reading. Mountain Park is part of The Cliffs Communities, a collection of private residential golf developments in the Carolinas. The club operates as a private facility serving property owners within the broader Cliffs membership structure. The course benefits from the region's temperate climate, which supports a lengthy playing season, and the mountain setting provides a notably different golfing environment than the Lowcountry courses found elsewhere in South Carolina.