
Sanctuary Course
Sanctuary Golf Club
About this course
The Sanctuary at Sanctuary Golf Club in Beaufort, South Carolina, represents a collaboration across golf architecture generations. George Cobb, a prolific mid-century designer known for his work throughout the Carolinas and Southeast, created the original layout. Jeff Brauer, a Texas-based architect who has built a career on renovation and restoration projects since the 1980s, later contributed updates to the course. This pairing reflects a common pattern in American golf where classic designs receive modern refinements to address contemporary playing standards and maintenance practices. The course occupies land in the South Carolina Lowcountry, a coastal region characterized by tidal marshes, maritime forests, and relatively flat terrain punctuated by subtle elevation changes. Lowcountry courses typically incorporate natural wetlands and native vegetation into their designs, and the routing likely moves through corridors of live oaks, palmettos, and pines while engaging water features that reflect the area's estuarine environment. The climate allows for year-round golf on warm-season grasses. Beaufort sits between Charleston and Savannah in a region with deep historical roots and a growing residential golf community. Courses in this area generally serve local membership and seasonal residents drawn to the coastal lifestyle. The Sanctuary name suggests an emphasis on natural setting and wildlife habitat, common themes in Lowcountry course development where environmental sensitivity shapes design decisions. The combination of Cobb's original framework and Brauer's modern touch aims to balance playability with the distinctive character of the South Carolina coast.
Quick facts
- Location
- Beaufort, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1985
- Designer(s)
- George Cobb, Jeff Brauer
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,673 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.6/131
FAQ
Common questions about Sanctuary
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sanctuary was designed by George Cobb and Jeff Brauer.
Yes. Sanctuary is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Sanctuary is 71.
Sanctuary plays 6,673 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Sanctuary is 131.
Sanctuary is a 18-hole course.



