WEDGEFIELD PLANTATION GOLF COURSE
🇺🇸 Georgetown, SC, USA
Designed by J. Porter Gibson


Wedgefield Plantation, nestled in the lowcountry of Georgetown, South Carolina, carries echoes of its rice plantation past within its very fairways. This is not a course built on sand dunes or dramatic elevation changes, but one carved from history – a subtle parkland layout where ancient oaks stand sentinel and the Black River whispers tales of a bygone era.
Designed by Porter Gibson, Wedgefield presents a deceptively challenging test. The course rewards strategic play, favoring those who can shape the ball and navigate its subtle doglegs. While not excessively long, precision is paramount; errant tee shots are often swallowed by the dense Carolina undergrowth or find themselves in the murky clutches of strategically placed water hazards. Many a score has ballooned on the inward nine, where the pressure mounts and the course reveals its teeth.
Wedgefield has largely remained a haven for its tight-knit membership – a group as diverse as the land itself, ranging from local business owners to retirees drawn by the tranquil pace of life. While it may not boast a national profile, Wedgefield’s appeal lies in its authenticity: a place where the spirit of Southern hospitality thrives and the game of golf is enjoyed in its purest form. After a round, the clubhouse bar serves the club's famous spicy boiled peanuts, a southern delicacy enjoyed with a cold drink.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Wedgefield Plantation at Wedgefield Plantation Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 5.6 out of 10 based on 5 explicit golfer ratings.
Wedgefield Plantation was designed by J. Porter Gibson.
Yes. Wedgefield Plantation at Wedgefield Plantation Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Wedgefield Plantation is 71.
Wedgefield Plantation plays 7,034 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Wedgefield Plantation is 136.