About
Santee National Golf Club possesses all of the charms of the Carolina Lowcountry but it is also nicely contrasted with highland terrain. The course sprawls across rolling hills covered with moss-draped live oaks that demand accuracy. Both the scenery and the challenges continue with pristine white sand bunkers that stand out against the lush greens. There are also five sparkling lakes throughout that come into play on several holes. The front nine is wide open but the course narrows as you move onto the back nine and it also becomes more wooded. It is a tough golf course but more forgiving than it seems. As the only Golf Digest 4-star rated course in the area, Santee National has a longstanding reputation with locals and it is also popular with visitors.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by SMarch on 08/25/2026
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Photo submitted by jordanwafflegolf on 05/03/2026
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Photo submitted by u7416965 on 04/14/2026
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Always smiling when I play Santee National Golf Club! Photo submitted by coachaumend on 07/16/2025
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18 Photo submitted by Thursdayboys69 on 07/12/2025
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Photo submitted by Thursdayboys69 on 07/12/2025
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Photo submitted by Damian7372297 on 08/29/2024
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 09/16/2023
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 09/16/2023
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 09/16/2023
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Photo submitted by hughesy10 on 04/03/2023
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Photo submitted by Amestdian on 01/22/2023
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Photo submitted by Amestdian on 01/22/2023
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Hope #2 Photo submitted by Amestdian on 04/23/2022
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Photo submitted by joe1963martin on 02/07/2021
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Photo submitted by Terry204 on 07/09/2020
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Photo submitted by Terry204 on 07/09/2020
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18th hole Photo submitted by Lynnek on 04/28/2020
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 01/25/2019
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 01/25/2019
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 01/25/2019
Golfer Reviews
Best Conditions I've Played Here
The Course Was in The best Shape I Have Played There When I Have traveled South.
Keep It. I Forgot to Mention They Have All New Cart Paths For A Great Smooth Ride Around The Course, The Only Course i Know That Has Done The Whole Course Other Than Just Parts Of The course. Great Job !!!!!!!
Great place
The golf course was in fine condition. Greens were great and the fairways very nice. The pace of play in the back nine was very very slow. They really need a marshal back there to keep play moving. Also in the 10 hole it is cart path only from about 125 to the green. Since this is a par 5 almost everyone has to walk back and forth. Plus it is a water hole. Other than pace I could play here often.
Nice Course
Friendly staff, course is in great shape. Not sure this would happen at many place but, I left my rangefinder there and I called the course a couple days after and they had found it and are going to ship it back to me. I truly admire and appreciate their honesty.
Thank you so much!
Great round
9.13.26 - Have played this course 5 times over the past couple of years and each time, the course has been in better and better condition. This course if a ton of fun for the average golfer. Around 6100 yards from the "white" tees, one off the back (6700 or so). Most par 4's ar around the 355 mark and several extreme dog-legs make you question your club choice! Staff was fantastic as always and the course was in really good shape. Greens were faster than your average course, in my opinion, and rolled very well. Would play more often if it were closer to me. Definitely recommend.
Favorite course in Santee
All of the courses in Santee are great, but this one stands out bc the par 3s from the tips are insane. True challenge. The bugs are terrible. Bring spray.
Overall Solid
First time playing Santee National, I will say the roughs are thick and the fairways are gorgeous. Greens were receptive as well which is always nice when you hit a good shot. The greens rolled true and fast. Some greens had some rough spots on the outer edges but overall good condition. Bunkers were in good shape as well. No Cart girl, but they got a snack spot(in the clubhouse) for getting beer before or at your turn. Will be back to play again.
A hidden gem
Love the layout, the conditions, the pace and the people here. Easy on/off I95. We look forward to another trip in cooler weather.
Awesome improvements done lately
Course is in phenomenal condition. Highly recommend it.
Just WOW
Afternoon, walk in South Carolina on a warm summer's day. Not much more else to say, conditions were perfect. Golf course in excellent condition. Paired up with some great people from the area. Pace of play was no problem wanted to play 36 was so nice
In between the raindrops
Course was a great condition. Even though it had received a lot of rain in the last two weeks. Greens rolled nice and fairways were firm and Green.
Great Course
Really enjoyed my 1st round at Santee National and will definitely come back. The course was in great condition with smooth, consistent greens, well-maintained bunkers, and a fun layout that kept every hole interesting. The staff was friendly and welcoming from start to finish. The only downside was that the pace of play was slower than I prefer, but it wasn’t enough to take away from the overall experience. Looking forward to making the drive back and playing again soon.
Great to visit this property 30+ years latetr
Here’s the review with that closing thought added:
The course was in great shape, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Good shots were rewarded, while bad shots were appropriately penalized.
The greens were in good condition considering they had been aerified only five days earlier. The aerification holes were already about 75% closed, although the greens were understandably slow.
The fairways were spectacular, and the tee boxes were also in excellent shape. Overall, it was a very enjoyable round, and I can’t wait to stop here again the next time we’re traveling north on I-95 from Florida to the Northeast.
Santee National
Very disappointed, the greens had been aerated but when green fee was purchased there was no mention. Would have taken my guest to a different course. Since there wasn’t much traffic on the course, the canteen was very limited (lights off, check out in pro shop). Shame on them for not mentioning the greens were not ready for play.
Great day
Really nice day after …. By hole 11 we called the pro shop because the group ahead were sooo slow. They immediately came out and had the group skip a hole then offered us a free round for our inconvenience. We finished quickly after that. They handled the slow play excellently I am a fan