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Value
4.9
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.7
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6673 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.6

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2019.

The 18-hole Sanctuary Golf Club At Cat Island (previously known as South Carolina National Golf Club) in Beaufort, S.C. is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1985. Designed by George Cobb, Sanctuary measures 6,673 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 136 and a 72.6 USGA rating. The course features four sets of tees for different skill levels.

Sanctuary Golf Club may be the Lowcountry's best conditioned golf course. With velvet tiff-dwarf greens, this George Cobb creation sports beautiful views of Port Royal Sound from many holes.

The course is located on a 400+ acre barrier island just a short 45-minute drive from Hilton Head Island. The layout takes full advantage of the wooded interior with centuries-old live oak trees in abundance.

Course Details

Year Built 1985
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1985) Jeff Brauer (2008)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No jeans or cut-offs are permitted. Men must wear collared shirts.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

4.7
222 Reviews (222)
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Condition

Challenging yet fair. Greens were in excellent condition as was course considering time of year. Nice layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

excellent course

this is always a nice course to play. Some really challenging holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value, interesting holes

The grens were fast, the first hole was a real test and the last hole keeps you coming back.
Loved it - can't wait to play it again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Very nice course

Excellent value, especially when booking through GolfNow. Beautiful course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

beautiful

the setting of this golf course is beautiful.There is a nice mix of holes and some are along the water and marsh.Although a little out of the way it is well worth the trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

tight and challenging with beautiful scenery, birds alligators, marsh, ponds, channels, deep traps, really challenged my game

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

An interesting layout with fast greens.

I enjoyed the course. It's not over seeded, so it isn't at it's prettiest right now, but the greens are good and quick. I particularly like the finishing holes, two of which are very picturesque. Definitely worth playing, even though we were stuck behind a fivesome which made the round slower than necessary. And therefore frustrating. However, I suppose you can run into members without etiquette anywhere.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great day of golf and excellent value.

The course is like a leisurely play in a game preserve!
The greens ran well and for this time of year were exceptionally smooth and consistent. I have been playing it for about 7 years and the greens are receiving the ball softly as well as ever.
I like the layout which can be played from 5600 to 6700 yards and be challenging at all lengths. We played with few other people around and in a way that is a shame because the course is deserving of more golfers.
I strongly recommend Sancctuary..

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course. Average condition

Late November; cold windy day. Dormant fairways were dry. Greens were good, not great. Lots of short doglegs. Will play again in better time of year.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Best views in the state. If you play from the tips, bring your A game.

This is one of the most scenic courses you'll ever play. Can't say enough good stuff about the staff It is a relaxed club where everyone smiles and are clearly happy to be there. Course conditions could be a little better, but for the money and scenery, it's a must play. Lots of Love for the ladies.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs starter at tee box

Value was good and course was fun.
With no starter we got stuck behind Two groups of Five players.That wouldn't my wife and i by.Guess no golf ethic,made for a slow time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sanctuary Golf

For the $ we paid, it's a fine course. First 3 holes are a little quirky, but after that it's fine. Conditions are average, with the greens being very fast right now. I'll play it again!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Course is in solid shape. Tee boxes need attention.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging and beautiful

What a great course! The greens are incredible. The views are outstanding. I enjoyed playing this course and I come back often!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic, interesting course

Water is in play on the first seven holes and then six more on the back. Several forced carries over ponds and marshes. Very scenic course with lovely back to back par 3's on holes 4 and 5. The fairways were a little scraggly, but the greens were in beautiful shape. A pleasure to play with a good mix of long and short holes and three super par 3's.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course

Played two days. Tee boxes, fairways and greens all great shape. Challenging course with several traps and water. Water coolers at several holes as well as restrooms. Nice clubhouse.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

fun course to play

course was in very good shape.....greens were excellent and very fast..course could use a starter and a marshall...group in front of us was very slow.....

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A must play if you like wildlife and a challenging but playable, nicely maintaind course at a great value thru Golfnow.com

The course is challenging but playable. Plenty of wildlife, nice water views. it was more than just a round of golf. I highly recommned the course and thru Golfnow.com there is no better value in he area.A must play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Reasonable value but could use some tlc

Maintenance seems to have stopped at the edge of the greens - which are in excellent condition. Elsewhere, the course was not in very good shape. It's a very interesting layout and a good challenge with hazards affecting play on most holes.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

I played from the whites and found it to be a challenging course, beautiful layout, and a great value for the money. I played on a Sunday and it was not crowded at all.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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