Golf Communities in Charleston, SC

With so many nationally ranked golf courses in Charleston, golf is a huge attraction for residents and visitors alike. Some of the best golf courses are located in Mt. Pleasant and Kiawah Island, but you’ll find plenty of options throughout the tri-county area. Total, Charleston boasts 22 public and private courses and 13 golf course communities. Most golf courses in Charleston are open to the public and don’t require you to live in the golf community to play. However, there are a few courses on which you can only play by proof of residence or by invitation from a resident.

If you're looking for resort-style living in a golf community, Wild Dunes Resort, Seabrook Island, and Kiawah Island would be good areas to start your real estate search. These areas have multiple golf courses (some of which are beachfront), and they offer some of the finest amenities in all of Charleston.

Mount Pleasant is also home to four nice golfing communities: Dunes West (pictured left), Charleston National, Rivertowne Country Club, Snee Farm. On James Island, Country Club is adjacent to the Country Club of Charleston, and it’s considered the only golfing community on the island. Kiawah River Estates is the only Johns Island golf community, and its Oak Point Golf Course is owned by Kiawah Island Resort. Daniel Island (pictured above) is set up a little differently in that residents from any of its communities can become members of its prestigious golf club.

More affordable options for living in a Charleston golf course community are Shadowmoss Plantation in West Ashley, Coosaw Creek in North Charleston, and Crowfield Plantation in Goose Creek. Also, Summerville has Legend Oaks Plantation as well as Wescott Plantation. The last option for Charleston golfing communities is Stono Ferry in Rural West Ashley, which is by far the most rural area of Charleston with a golf course.

Dunes West Golf Club

Dunes West is consistently a top pick among buyers wanting to live in a golfing community because of its unparalleled amenities and its high end real estate. Both residents living outside of the gated entrance and within the gated sections can join the Golf Club.

• Designed by Arthur Hills
• Par: 72
• Yardage: 6,859
• USGA Course Rating: 73.0
• Opened in 1991
• Offers views of Toomer Creek, Wagner Creek, and Wando River

Rivertowne Country Club

Rivertowne Country Club rivals only Dunes West in terms of the course itself and the social privileges that membership affords. Its massive columned, Low Country styled club house can be seen from many of the holes, adding to the marsh backdrops of the course. It hosted the 2007 LPGA Tour.

• Designed by Arnold Palmer
• Par: 72
• Yardage: 7,188
• USGA Course Rating: 74.8
• Opened in 2001
• Overlooks Horlbeck Creek and the Wando River

Snee Farm Country Club

Snee Farm Country Club’s hosts the annual Rice Planters Amateur Golf Tournament (pictured right). This is the only golf course in Mt. Pleasant that does not allow walk-ons, so it’s fully private.

• Designed by George Cobb
• Par: 72
• Yardage: 6,808
• USGA Course Rating: 72.9
• Opened in 1970
• Marsh views

Charleston National Golf Club

Charleston National is the most affordable golf community in Mount Pleasant. For home buyers willing to live further out on Hwy 17, you’ll be able to get more home for the money.

• Designed by Rees Jones
• Par: 72
• Yardage: 7,064
• USGA Course Rating: 74.5
• Opened in 1989
• Views of Intracoastal Waterway and Copahee Sound

Patriots Point Links Golf Course

Patriots Point Links is a public golf course with no residential community associated with it. Its location at the mouth of the Charleston Harbor makes it a must-play, and it’s surprisingly one of the most affordable rounds of golf you can play in Charleston.

• Designed by Willard Byrd
• Par: 72
• Yardage: 6,955
• USGA Course Rating: 73.2
• Opened in 1979
• Views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter

Homes for Sale in Golf Communities

23 Cormorant Island Lane

$8,750,000
MLS® #17029910

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
5 BR, 6 BA, 7100 SQ FT, 0.82 ACRES
Built in 2004
House

The natural beauty of the Kiawah outdoors is reflected in the stunning custom woodwork found throughout this dee…

7 Terrapin Island Lane

$6,995,000
MLS® #19002662

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
5 BR, 8 BA, 7921 SQ FT, 1.13 ACRES
Built in 2003
House

This magnificent home, built across two lots, with its welcoming porte cochere, guest house and wide deck, Infi…

248 Eagle Point Road

$6,650,000
MLS® #19009732

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
7 BR, 7 BA, 5750 SQ FT, 11.53 ACRES
Built in 2019
House

Discover Paradise...a Private Preserve within The Preserve. This 5,750 SF home, designed by Camens Architectural…

62 Salt Cedar Lane

$6,295,000
MLS® #19002929

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
6 BR, 7 BA, 8071 SQ FT, 7.2 ACRES
Built in 2000
House

Privately located on its own three island estate, which encompasses over 7 acres, 62 Salt Cedar Lane is not only…

51 River Marsh Lane

$5,995,000
MLS® #19007943

Rhetts Bluff
Kiawah Island, SC
5 BR, 7 BA, 7427 SQ FT, 1.04 ACRES
Built in 2008
House

Spectacular deepwater home with a private dock on Kiawah Island, impeccably designed by architect Skip Wallace a…

165 Flyway Drive

$4,895,000
MLS® #18014470

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
5 BR, 6 BA, 6748 SQ FT, 0.7 ACRES
Built in 2000
House

One of the lowest price per square foot houses with direct beach access, move in now and enjoy Kiawah all Spring…

165 Flyway Drive

$4,895,000
MLS® #18021184

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
5 BR, 6 BA, 6748 SQ FT, 0.7 ACRES
Built in 2000
House

One of the lowest priced houses per sq. ft. with direct beach access, move in now and enjoy Kiawah all Spring a…

29 Rhetts Bluff Road

$4,595,000
MLS® #17000730

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
5 BR, 7 BA, 4412 SQ FT, 0.39 ACRES
Built in 2009
House

Enjoy panoramic views of the Kiawah River from this beautiful Rhetts Bluff retreat. Upon entering the home, you…

376 Ralston Creek Street

$4,400,000
MLS® #19009570

Daniel Island
Daniel Island, SC
5 BR, 8 BA, 8622 SQ FT, 0.58 ACRES
Built in 2012
House

A true Daniel Island treasure, the deepwater estate at 376 Ralston Creek Street is undoubtedly one of the most e…

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