
Wisteria Course
Woodside Plantation Country Club
About this course
Wisteria at Woodside Plantation Country Club is a Rees Jones design located in Aiken, South Carolina, a region known for its equestrian heritage and rolling Sandhills terrain. Jones, who established his reputation as a major championship course architect and course doctor, brought his characteristic emphasis on strategic bunkering and green complexes to this layout. The course takes advantage of the natural topography found in this part of the state, where the land transitions from the coastal plain toward the interior. The routing moves through stands of mature pines and hardwoods typical of the South Carolina Lowcountry, with elevation changes that are modest but meaningful for shot values and drainage. Jones tends to favor courses that reward accuracy and course management over pure distance, and his work here reflects that philosophy through the placement of hazards and the contouring of greens. Water features appear on several holes, integrated into the design in ways that create risk-reward decisions for players willing to challenge them. Woodside Plantation operates as a private residential community, and the course serves as the centerpiece of the property. The club offers traditional country club amenities including dining facilities that cater to members and their guests. Aiken itself has a long history as a winter retreat and sporting destination, and the golf culture in the area reflects that heritage. The course provides a solid test for accomplished players while remaining accessible to a range of skill levels.
Quick facts
- Location
- Aiken, SC, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1987
- Designer
- Rees Jones
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,083 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.6/139
Getting there
Most arrivals to Woodside Plantation Country Club begin at Augusta Regional Airport, just across the Savannah River in Georgia, roughly thirty minutes by car through the gently rolling terrain of the Central Savannah River Area. Columbia Metropolitan Airport, an hour northeast, serves as the alternative commercial gateway, while those traveling by private aircraft often favor Aiken Municipal Airport for its proximity and discretion. The drive into Aiken itself is a study in Southern restraint - broad avenues canopied by ancient oaks give way to the manicured estates and equestrian farms that have defined this storied winter colony since the Gilded Age, with Woodside's gates appearing as a natural extension of the town's cultivated grace.

FAQ
Common questions about Wisteria at Woodside Plantation Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Wisteria was designed by Rees Jones.
Wisteria at Woodside Plantation Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Wisteria is 72.
Wisteria plays 7,083 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Wisteria is 139.
Wisteria is a 18-hole course.





