
Pete Dye Course
Colleton River Plantation Club


About this course
Pete Dye's Colleton River masterpiece isn't just a Lowcountry course; it's a love letter to risk-reward golf, sculpted from the bluffs overlooking the Colleton River. With broad fairways that belie the challenge, it beckons bold play, where a daring tee shot can shorten the hole considerably, or land you amongst the alligators. The course is a true reflection of the river, at the heart of the club. Dye's architectural fingerprints are all over this modern marvel β the railroad ties, the pot bunkers, the strategic mounding that frames every shot. While visually stunning, the course favors a strategic mind more than brute strength. A slight fade is helpful, as many holes turn gently from right to left, offering a distinct advantage. This Dye course is not the most celebrated among his many designs, but this is not just another stop and play course, you need to be invited to experience it. The club itself, nestled within the Colleton River community, offers a sense of exclusivity and camaraderie among its members. This is a course meant to be shared, enjoyed with like-minded golfers. The halfway house is known for its Lowcountry boil β a tradition embraced with gusto after a challenging front nine, ensuring every round concludes with a taste of Southern hospitality.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in SC
Quick facts
- Location
- Bluffton, SC, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1998
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Pete Dye
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,403 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.5/150
- Course Vaults score
- 8.6
Getting there
The journey to Colleton River Plantation Club begins at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, a straightforward forty-minute drive north across the South Carolina border into the Lowcountry's quieter reaches. Private arrivals often favor Hilton Head Island Airport, which places you even closer to Bluffton's serene marshlands and tidal creeks. The final approach follows Highway 278 before peeling off onto shaded plantation roads, where centuries-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss give way to the gated entrance of one of the region's most discreet and beautifully sited clubs - a hushed arrival befitting the tidal elegance that awaits within.

FAQ
Common questions about Pete Dye at Colleton River Plantation Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pete Dye at Colleton River Plantation Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 38 logged golfers.
Pete Dye was designed by Pete Dye.
Pete Dye at Colleton River Plantation Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Pete Dye is 72.
Pete Dye plays 7,403 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pete Dye is 150.





