Charleston, South Carolina

Tom Fazio resort design on Isle of Palms — the marquee Charleston-area public-access round, with oceanside holes and the Atlantic as a constant backdrop.

Sister course to the Links at Wild Dunes Resort. Views across the Intracoastal Waterway and a different feel from its oceanside sibling — they pair naturally for a 36-hole resort day.

Rees Jones-designed parkland course in Mount Pleasant. Well-conditioned, accessible, and one of the most popular public-access plays in the Charleston area.

Mount Pleasant course with harborside holes featuring views of downtown Charleston and the USS Yorktown. The most photogenic public round in the area.

Arthur Hills design winding through wetlands and old plantation grounds in Mount Pleasant. Semi-private but visitor times are typically available.

Arnold Palmer signature design in Mount Pleasant — the only Palmer course in the Charleston area. Classic parkland golf with tidal-creek backdrops.

Historic course south of Charleston on the site of a Revolutionary War battlefield. Open landscape, generous fairways, and a relaxed pace — a different feel from the resort and country-club rounds.

About an hour south of Charleston on Edisto Beach — a bit on the outskirts but worth the drive if you want a full vacation-vibe day away from the city. Low-country scenery and oak canopies throughout.

Public course, but **extremely hard to get on as a non-resident**. We recommend calling the course directly — let them know your group size and target dates, and see what they can do. If you get on, it''s an absolute must-play. Recently restored and now considered a national model for what municipal golf can be — affordable, walkable, classic Lowcountry vibes.

Solid value option in Goose Creek, north of Charleston. Open fairways, well-conditioned, and a great budget pick to balance out the resort and country-club rounds elsewhere on the trip.