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 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.
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 clubhouse can be seen from many of the holes, adding to the marsh backdrops of the course. It hosted the 2007 LPGA Tour.
Snee Farm Country Club 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.
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 house for the money.
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.
$14,900,000
MLS® #26015048
Daniel Island Park
Daniel Island, SC
5 BR, 6 BA, 6239 SQ FT, 0.55 ACRES
Built in 2023
House
A rare convergence of unparalleled design, coveted location, and effortless luxury. From the moment of arrival, …
$10,980,000
MLS® #26013739
Daniel Island
Daniel Island, SC
5 BR, 5½ BA, 4622 SQ FT, 0.76 ACRES
Built in 2023
House
Positioned at the very edge of highly sought-after Captain's Island within Daniel Island Park, 401 Wayfaring Poi…
$10,490,000
MLS® #26004000
Daniel Island Park
Daniel Island, SC
5 BR, 6 BA, 5564 SQ FT, 0.8 ACRES
Built in 2025
House
Skip the Waitlist. Own the Membership. No compromises. 925 Fish Camp delivers a full Daniel Island Club golf mem…
$8,495,000
MLS® #26003624
Daniel Island Park
Daniel Island, SC
6 BR, 5½ BA, 6703 SQ FT, 0.93 ACRES
Built in 2017
House
Welcome to 576 and 572 Wading Place--a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Daniel Island. This exceptional o…
$7,390,000
MLS® #26012988
Daniel Island Park
Daniel Island, SC
6 BR, 6 BA, 5616 SQ FT, 0.47 ACRES
Built in 2026
House
A rare offering- ***New Construction with a late Summer completion schedule*** on one of the island's most cove…
$6,495,000
MLS® #26003625
Daniel Island Park
Daniel Island, SC
6 BR, 5½ BA, 6703 SQ FT, 0.44 ACRES
Built in 2017
House
Welcome to 572 Wading Place, a masterpiece designed by the renowned Neal Van Dalen and crafted by Shelter Custom…
$5,795,000
MLS® #26007188
Middlewoods East
Kiawah Island, SC
5 BR, 5½ BA, 3902 SQ FT, 0.27 ACRES
Built in 2024
House
Overlooking the Kiawah River, this exceptional coastal residence offers sweeping water views and refined Lowcoun…
$5,475,000
MLS® #26006917
Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
5 BR, 4½ BA, 4356 SQ FT, 0.75 ACRES
Built in 1998
House
Set on a generous, level homesite overlooking a tranquil lagoon, 192 Ballybunion offers a classic island setting…
$4,975,000
MLS® #26007659
Daniel Island Park
Daniel Island, SC
4 BR, 4½ BA, 4651 SQ FT, 0.41 ACRES
Built in 2018
House
The Unicorn. Enjoy sunset views for miles across the marsh in this re-imagined and fully renovated elevated coa…
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