South Carolina is often rated to be one of the best states for golfing, thanks in no small part to some of the amazing golf courses found in Upstate SC! The moderate temperatures allow many courses to remain open year-round. Because the Upstate sits in the foothills of The Blue Ridge Mountains the landscape is stunning. Whether you are a scratch golfer or you have not picked up your clubs in years there is a course for everyone in the Upstate!
Best Public Play Golf Courses in Upstate SC
Furman Golf Course
400 North Hwy 25 Bypass, Greenville, SC
Located behind the university’s campus, the Furman Golf Course is one of the best courses in the Upstate! The par-72 course was renovated back in 2008 to meet USGA specifications; the course now qualifies to be PGA Family Course.
Daily Rates:
Weekday: 18 holes – $26+ / 9 holes – $19+
Weekend: 18 holes – $29+ / 9 holes – $22+
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Cobb’s Glenn Country Club
Cobb’s Glenn course was designed back in 1976 by world-renowned architect, George Cobb. The course greens were upgraded back in 2012 to TifEagle Bermuda.
Daily Rates:
Weekday: 18 holes – $28+
Weekend: 18 holes – $35+
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Cherokee Valley Course & Club
450 Cherokee Valley Way, Travelers Rest, SC
Cherokee Valley’s 6,728-yard, par-72 course is full of beautiful water features, championship greens, and winding fairways. This mountain course will allow you to have a great time no matter your skill level.
Daily Rates:
Weekday: 18 holes – $30+ / 9 holes – $25+
Weekend: 18 holes – $40+ / 9 holes – $38+
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The Preserve at Verdae
650 Verdae Blvd, Greenville, SC
Home to the PGA Tour’s BMW Charity Classic, this 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course is one of the most beautiful and challenging courses in the Upstate!
Daily Rates:
Weekday: 18 holes – $55+ / 9 holes – $35+
Weekend: 18 holes – $65+ / 9 holes – $45+
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Pebble Creek Country Club
101 Pebble Creek Dr, Taylors, SC
Pebble Creek has two courses on its 500-acre facility Linkside is the private course and Creekside is open to the public.
Daily Rates:
Weekday: 18 holes – $38 / 9 holes – $22
Weekend: 18 holes – $48 / 9 holes – $25
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Paris Mountain Country Club
301 Old Rockhouse Rd, Greenville, SC
Paris Mountain Country Club has been around since the 30s. J.P. Traynham, a well-known golf leader in the Upstate of South Carolina, created the course. He and his family ran the course until the 60s. In 2015 the course once again came under the control of the Traynham family. Enjoy this beautiful mountain course that is sure to provide you with plenty of enjoyment and difficulty.
Daily Rates:
Weekday: 18 holes – $31+ / 9 holes – $20.50+
Weekend: 18 holes – $33+ / 9 holes – $23+
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River Falls Plantation Golf
Nestled between Greenville and Spartanburg, River Falls’s Gary Player Signature golf course will challenge players of all skill levels. The South Tyger River runs along the fairways and greens!
Daily Rates:
Weekday: 18 holes – $32+
Weekend: 18 holes – $42+
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The Rock Golf Club & Resort
171 Sliding Rock Rd, Pickens, SC
Tommy Biershenk (15+ year PGA Tour Golfer) and Anthony Anders (NASCAR Hall of Fame) purchased The Rock Golf Club & Resort in May of 2017 and immediately installed TifEagle Bermuda greens and reinvigorated the course! The golf course comprises 18 challenging holes on 112 acres with breathtaking vistas, with the signature #8 tee box overlooking one of the prettiest waterfalls in the area.
Daily Rates:
Weekday: 18 holes – $26+ / 9 holes – $18+
Weekend: 18 holes – $32+ / 9 holes – $20+
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Lakeview Golf Club
315 Piedmont Golf Course Rd, Piedmont, SC
Lakeview Golf Club is a semi-private course that is open to the public.
Daily Rates (cash only):
Weekday: 18 holes – $25+
Weekend: 18 holes – $30+
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Greer Golf and Country Club
The course was purchased by the City of Greer in early 2020 from its previous owner. The course’s fairways are tight and are often tree-lined; the greens vary in size from small to medium. There are a few lakes and streams spread throughout the course.
Daily Rates:
Weekday: 18 holes – $31+
Weekend: 18 holes – $36+
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