The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation

The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation's Oak Forest course sits in Summerville, South Carolina, approximately twenty-five miles northwest of Charleston in the state's Lowcountry region. Dr. Michael Hurdzan designed the course, which opened as part of a residential community development in the late 1990s. Hurdzan, known for his environmental sensitivity and agronomic expertise, worked with the property's natural features to create a layout that incorporates the area's characteristic live oaks, pines, and wetlands. The routing moves through gently rolling terrain typical of the South Carolina coastal plain, with elevation changes modest by regional standards but sufficient to provide varied playing angles and strategic interest. Water features appear on several holes, reflecting the Lowcountry's abundant natural drainage patterns and adding both visual definition and strategic consequence to approach shots and tee balls. The course measures over 7,000 yards from the back tees, offering length for accomplished players while providing multiple forward tee options that make the layout accessible to a range of skill levels. Wescott Plantation operates as a semi-private facility, allowing both member and public play. The course serves as the centerpiece of the broader residential community, with homes lining portions of the routing. Conditioning and maintenance standards reflect the club's position within the competitive Summerville golf market, where several courses vie for Charleston-area golfers seeking alternatives to the more tourist-focused layouts closer to the coast.