
Walker Creek Course
Walker Creek Golf Course
About this course
Walker Creek Golf Course sits in Saint Stephen, South Carolina, a small town in Berkeley County roughly forty miles north of Charleston. The course was designed by Breeden Began, a regional architect whose work appears primarily across the Carolinas and southeastern United States. The layout occupies land characteristic of the South Carolina Lowcountry, where flat to gently rolling terrain, natural wetlands, and stands of pine and hardwood shape the playing corridors. The routing at Walker Creek incorporates the area's native hydrology, with several holes playing alongside or across wetland areas and drainage corridors that influence strategy and shot values. The design reflects a straightforward approach common to daily-fee courses in the region, offering a mix of risk-reward opportunities and more conservative playing lines to accommodate a range of skill levels. Bunker placement and green contouring provide the primary defenses, while the natural environment frames the holes and defines boundaries. Saint Stephen lies within a region known more for its proximity to larger Charleston-area golf destinations than as a golf hub itself, making Walker Creek a local amenity rather than a widely recognized tournament venue. The course serves area residents and visitors exploring the northern reaches of the Lowcountry, where golf development is less dense than along the coast. The setting offers a quiet, wooded character typical of inland South Carolina courses, with the natural landscape providing both aesthetic appeal and strategic interest throughout the round.
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 USA
Quick facts
- Location
- Saint Stephen, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2010
- Designer
- Breeden Began
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,089 yards
- Difficulty
- 35.1/127
Getting there
The journey to Walker Creek Golf Course begins at Charleston International Airport, roughly an hour's drive north through the South Carolina Lowcountry. The route traces Highway 52 inland from the coast, leaving behind the salt marshes and live oaks of Charleston for the quieter, pine-studded terrain of Berkeley County. As you approach Saint Stephen, the landscape flattens into a patchwork of farmland and forest, the final miles unfolding along country roads that reveal Walker Creek's secluded setting - a hidden gem tucked into the rural heart of the Palmetto State.

FAQ
Common questions about Walker Creek
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Walker Creek was designed by Breeden Began.
Yes. Walker Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Walker Creek is 36.
Walker Creek plays 3,089 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Walker Creek is 127.
Walker Creek is a 9-hole course.



