
Paris Mountain Course
Paris Mountain Country Club



About this course
Paris Mountain Country Club sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the northern edge of Greenville, South Carolina. Designed by Tom Jackson and opened in the mid-1960s, the course occupies rolling, wooded terrain that takes its name from the nearby Paris Mountain State Park. The layout reflects the era's approach to parkland design in the Carolina Piedmont, with tree-lined fairways, elevation changes, and small to mid-sized greens that reward accurate approach play. The routing works across varied topography, moving through stands of hardwoods and pines while incorporating natural elevation shifts that add strategic interest to club selection and shot shaping. Several holes play uphill or downhill, and the property's contours create a mix of stances and lies that test course management. Water comes into play on a handful of holes, typically in the form of ponds or creeks that guard greens or bisect fairways. Paris Mountain Country Club serves as a traditional private club for the Greenville community, offering a family-oriented membership experience. The course provides a straightforward test of golf without excessive length, emphasizing placement and consistency over power. Its location near the state park and the city's northern residential areas gives it a secluded, wooded character despite its proximity to Greenville's suburban growth. The club maintains the layout as a walkable, member-focused course suited to regular play.
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
- Greenville, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1938
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Tom Jackson
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 5,965 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.5/129
- Course Vaults score
- 5.8
Getting there
The journey to Paris Mountain Country Club begins at Greenville-Greenville Downtown Airport for private arrivals, or Greenville-Spartanburg International for commercial travelers, both positioned within a twenty-minute radius of the club. The drive traces the gentle ascent toward Paris Mountain itself, leaving behind Greenville's revitalized downtown as the road climbs through wooded residential enclaves that mark the transition from city to the foothills of the Blue Ridge. The final approach winds through a landscape of hardwoods and rolling elevation, delivering members and guests to a secluded sanctuary perched in the shadow of the mountain that lends the club its name.

FAQ
Common questions about Paris Mountain
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Paris Mountain has a Course Vaults score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Paris Mountain was designed by Tom Jackson.
Yes. Paris Mountain is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Paris Mountain is 72.
Paris Mountain plays 5,965 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Paris Mountain is 129.



