The Cliffs Valley occupies rolling terrain in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Travelers Rest, South Carolina, part of the Greenville metropolitan area. The course was designed by Ben Wright and opened in the late 1990s as the first of several golf communities developed under The Cliffs brand in the Carolinas. The property sits at elevations that provide views toward the surrounding mountains while incorporating the natural topography of piedmont hardwood forests and elevation changes characteristic of the region. The routing takes advantage of the site's varied terrain, with holes moving through wooded corridors and across ridgelines. The design incorporates elevation shifts that create downhill and uphill approaches, and several holes feature water hazards integrated into the layout. The course measures over 7,000 yards from the back tees and presents a championship-length test for accomplished players while offering multiple tee options for different skill levels. The Cliffs Valley Club operates as a private residential golf community, part of a collection of Cliffs properties in the Carolinas that share certain membership privileges. The club includes amenities typical of upscale residential developments in the region, with dining facilities and social programming oriented toward an active membership base. The course serves as the centerpiece of a gated community that attracts residents seeking mountain-proximate living in the Upstate South Carolina area.