
Shadowmoss Plantation Course
Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club

About this course
Shadowmoss Plantation, a Lowcountry golf experience carved from the historical embrace of Charleston, presents a traditional parkland layout where history and sport intertwine. The course meanders through mature pines and moss-draped oaks, demanding strategic shot-making rather than brute force. Errant drives are often forgiven but will always present the golfer with a unique challenge. Designed by Russell Breeden in the early 1980s, Shadowmoss embraces the natural contours of the land. Subtle elevation changes and strategically placed water hazards encourage thoughtful club selection and precision. While not a championship venue, the course provides an enjoyable test for golfers of all skill levels. Shadowmoss Plantation is perhaps better known for its tightly knit community. Casual rounds with friends often extend into the clubhouse, where stories are shared and rivalries continue. The informal atmosphere is the defining characteristic of a club that prioritizes camaraderie over competition. Shadowmoss embraces its unique history as a place where the spirit of the South is celebrated.
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
- Charleston, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1970
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Russell F. Breedon
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,566 yards
- Difficulty
- 76/141
- Course Vaults score
- 5.5
Getting there
Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club is most readily accessed via Charleston International Airport (CHS), situated roughly twenty minutes north of the club by car, or through the smaller, more intimate option of nearby private aviation facilities that cater to the Lowcountry's established gentry. The drive south from the airport carries you through the outskirts of Charleston proper before transitioning into the moss-draped oak canopies and tidal marshlands that define this corner of the Carolina coast - a landscape that shifts from urban periphery to plantation country with almost cinematic precision. For those arriving by private aircraft, the proximity of regional airstrips eliminates the friction of commercial terminals entirely, allowing a direct descent into the quiet, unhurried world of the Lowcountry. The final miles unfold along tree-lined approaches that announce Shadowmoss not with fanfare but with the understated elegance of a destination where golf and Southern tradition have long been inseparable.

FAQ
Common questions about Shadowmoss Plantation
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Shadowmoss Plantation has a Course Vaults score of 5.5 out of 10 based on 46 logged golfers.
Shadowmoss Plantation was designed by Russell F. Breedon.
Yes. Shadowmoss Plantation is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Shadowmoss Plantation is 72.
Shadowmoss Plantation plays 6,566 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Shadowmoss Plantation is 141.



