What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1956. This wide open course occasionally has water hazards coming into play on a few holes, and large pine trees that can alter your shots. The course is fairly short, but the par 3's are demanding. The green fee rates are good for all-day play. Charlie Steed designed the course. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees range from $30 - $60.
Rating:
We give this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Jim & Lilie Golf Club:
Foreman St
29831 Jackson, Michigan
Aiken county.
Phone: 803-471-9446
What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1892. This club has been listed by the USGA as one of the first 100 clubs established in the U.S. It was also recognized by "GOLF Magazine" in their 1995 list of "The First 100 Clubs in America." The course originally opened in 1892, then was changed over from dirt greens by Alister McKenzie. The signature hole is #7, a 158-yard, par 3, considered as one of the 100 most difficult holes in America. "Golf Digest" rated this as the 20th "Best in State" course for 1995-96. Alister Mackenzie designed the course. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Our opinion:
This course gets 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Palmetto Golf Club:
275 Berrie Rd
29801 Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken county.
Phone: 803-649-2951
Course description:
The course opened in 1975. The signature hole on this course is #16, a 100-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot over a river to a green with a pond in back. Shot accuracy is a must on this course. Tee times are only reserved for the weekends.
H. D. Wyman designed the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Rating:
We rate this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for South Edisto Golf Course:
500 Bogeyville Rd
29129 Ridge Spring, South Carolina
Aiken county.
Phone: 803-649-3366
What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1974. This club has three nine hole courses that are played in three eighteen hole combinations. The club's signature hole is #7 on the Dogwood Course, a 509-yard, par 5. The Dogwood Course has water that comes into play on several holes. The Dogwood/Laurel combination is considered by the professionals to be the championship course. Joe Lee designed the course. Houndslake Country Club has 54 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 51-60 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are around $60 - $90.
Contact information for Houndslake Country Club:
1900 Houndslake Dr
29803 Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken county.
Phone: 803-648-3333
How is the course?:
The course was built in 1992. This is a wide-open, links-style course that was built on a seventy-five acre cow pasture. Water hazards (ponds) come into play on four holes. Alex Hamilton designed the course. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees range from $30 - $60.
Contact information for Northside Golf Club:
2287 Columbia Hwy N
29805 Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken county.
Phone: 803-643-1034
Course description:
The course was built in 1998. This upscale eighteen hole course is located along the Savannah River. This is an open, seaside-style course, with large, undulating greens that are well maintained year-round. Overall, the fairways are open, with a sprinkling of trees. "Golf Digest" selected it 5th among the "Best New Affordable" courses for 1999. The signature hole is #6, a 418-yard, par 4, which is a virtual microcosm of the entire course. A carry over a water hazard to a two-tiered green is required. Accuracy is a must on this hole. In the background is a great view of the Downtown Augusta skyline. Jim Fazio designed the course. River Golf Club, The has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 51-60 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees range from $60 - $90.
Rating:
We give this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for River Golf Club, The:
307 Riverside Blvd
29841 North Augusta, South Carolina
Aiken county.
Phone: 803-202-0110
Course description:
The course opened in 1902. Designed by architects J. Inglis and Donald Ross, this relatively short course was built on hilly terrain, and golfers are encouraged to walk in order to take full advantage of the layout. Despite the length, the course at Aiken Golf Club is challenging for all skill levels. The sculpted, tree-lined fairways were hewn from rolling Carolina sandhills, and offer many challenging lies. The large, multilevel greens were all recontructed in 1999 to play very fast and they can be downright tricky. Hazards include ample use of waste areas and bunkers, while water comes into play on only one hole. Aiken Golf Club is also on the National Register of Historic Places. For additional information call the pro shop at (803) 649-6029 or visit the club online at www.aikengolfclub.com. J. Inglis & Donald Ross designed the course. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Tifeagle
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are in the range $60 - $90.
Rating:
This course gets 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Aiken Golf Club:
557 Highland Park Dr
29801 Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken county.
Phone: 803-649-6029
Course description:
The course opened in 1961. This course has tree-lined fairways and greens that are large and undulating. The signature hole is #18, a 465-yard, par 4, which is considered to be a true test of the course. One water hazard comes into play on three holes. A regional U.S. Open qualifier was held here in 1997. Only members are permitted to walk this course. Ellis Maples designed the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are in the range $30 - $60.
Our opinion:
This course gets 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Midland Valley Country Club:
Hwy 1
29801 Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken county.
Phone: 803-663-7332