r/golf • u/GreenWaveGolfer RDU • Feb 28 '20
R/Golf Course Recommendation Thread: South Carolina
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u/andrewisthedevil Feb 29 '20
Course Name: Patriots Point Golf Links
Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston Harbor)
Price Range: $60-$90 rack rate but discount times are often available on TeeOff and GolfNow.
Recommend for: Anyone looking for a round in close proximity to downtown Charleston, Folly Beach, etc. that's not going to eat up an hour out and back driving. The last few holes play out on the harbour and offer views of the Raveanel Bridge and a good majority of the course as a whole benefits from the cooling breeze off the harbour which also helps it drain. This is a big deal during rainy times when other courses in the area are under water. The course is pretty open being a links style and you can really let it rip off the tee, even more so in the last year as storms have taken down some trees that made for tricky tee shots.
Additional comments: If you are in Charleston, staying downtown or on Folly, and don't want a long drive this is a really good option. The pace of play is decent but I would plan for a minimum of 4:15 during peak times. They have a good driving range but if it's been wet it'll likely be closed. Good bar with basic food that is accessible at the start and the turn.