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Community Rankings · 2026

Best Golf Courses in South Carolina

Community-ranked golf courses in South Carolina, rated by real golfers using First Loop's Elo comparison system. Current top courses: Kiawah Island Resort (Ocean), Congaree, Old Barnwell.

  1. #1
    Kiawah Island Resort (Ocean)

    Kiawah Island, SC

    9.1/10
  2. #2
    Congaree

    Ridgeland, SC

    9.0/10
  3. #3
    Old Barnwell

    Aiken, SC

    8.5/10
  4. #4
    Whispering Pines Golf Club

    Myrtle Beach, SC

    8.3/10
  5. #5
    True Blue Golf Club

    Pawley'S Island, SC

    8.2/10
  6. #6
    Pawleys Plantation

    Pawleys Island, SC

    8.1/10
  7. #7
    TPC Myrtle Beach

    Murrell'S Inlet, SC

    8.1/10
  8. #8
    Wild Dunes Golf Club

    Isle Of Palms, SC

    8.1/10
  9. #9
    Bulls Bay Golf Club

    Awendaw, SC

    8.0/10
  10. #10 8.0/10
  11. #11
    Dataw Island Club

    Saint Helena Islan, SC

    8.0/10
  12. #12
    Dunes Golf & Beach Club

    Myrtle Beach, SC

    8.0/10
  13. #13
    Grande Dunes Members Club

    Myrtle Beach, SC

    7.8/10
  14. #14
    Heritage Club

    Pawleys Island, SC

    7.8/10
  15. #15
    Wachesaw East Golf Club

    Murell'S Inlet, SC

    7.8/10
  16. #16
    Wachesaw Plantation Club

    Murrells Inlet, SC

    7.8/10
  17. #17 7.6/10
  18. #18
    Debordieu Club

    Georgetown, SC

    7.6/10
  19. #19
    Thornblade Club

    Greer, SC

    7.6/10
  20. #20
    Tidewater Golf Club

    North Myrtle Beach, SC

    7.6/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best golf course in South Carolina?

According to the First Loop community, the top-ranked golf course in South Carolina is Kiawah Island Resort (Ocean), followed by Congaree and Old Barnwell. Rankings are based on real golfer Elo comparisons.

How many golf courses are in South Carolina?

First Loop has 348 golf courses listed in South Carolina. Community rankings are updated continuously as golfers log rounds and rate courses head-to-head.

How are golf courses in South Carolina ranked on First Loop?

First Loop uses an Elo rating system — the same method used in chess and sports. Golfers who have played multiple courses compare them head-to-head, and the rankings reflect the community's collective opinion, not a single editorial panel.

Are these the best public golf courses in South Carolina?

First Loop ranks all golf courses in South Carolina — public, semi-private, and private — based on real golfer reviews. Filter or browse individual course pages to see green fees, conditions ratings, and community reviews for each.