Sweetwater Country Club sits in Barnwell, South Carolina, in the Low Country region of the state. The course was designed by A. Kemp and Russell Breeden, who shaped the layout to work with the natural terrain and vegetation typical of the area. The design reflects the collaborative approach these architects brought to courses in the Southeast during their era of work together. The routing takes advantage of the relatively flat topography characteristic of inland South Carolina, with play winding through native pines and hardwoods that define much of the Lowcountry landscape. Water features, common to courses in this region, come into play on several holes and add definition to the design. The layout offers a mix of hole lengths and strategic demands, requiring both accuracy and course management from players navigating the tree-lined fairways. Sweetwater serves as a private club for the Barnwell community, supporting both casual play and competitive club events. The course has maintained its standing as a local fixture in the region, drawing members who value the traditional country club experience. Like many courses of its vintage in South Carolina, it reflects the design principles and construction methods of its era, with the natural setting and routing remaining central to the member experience.