Timberlake GC: #2
A view of hole #2 at Timberlake Golf Course
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4.5
408 Reviews (408)
5 Stars
141
4 Stars
162
3 Stars
64
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
21
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
91.7%
Recommend this course
340 out of 408 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.7
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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4.7
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6579 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.6

Timberlake Country Club in Chapin sits on the shores of Lake Murray, just outside of Columbia in the Midlands of South Carolina. The classic design is reminiscent of traditional Scottish links courses, featuring a combination of water and pot bunkers as well as large grassy swales. The golf course sprawls across rolling hills, which provide plenty of contours and elevation changes. From the elevated tees, golfers will have a dramatic view of the rugged landscape. The golf course is mostly open though there are a few stands of mature trees that can be troublesome if you're not careful. The cavernous bunkers and carefully molded mounding present formidable challenges that will test even the best golfers. In addition to the golf course, Timberlake also offers a full driving range and practice green as well as tennis courts and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Golf Season Year round
Architect Willard Byrd

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2023 #4)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in South Carolina (2016 #13)
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4.5
408 Reviews (408)
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Reviews 63
Skill Advanced
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4.0
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Previously Played

Good condition

Excellent course for the money. Member owned and in good shape. Greens very very fast which made it difficult. Some greens don’t hold well and some do. Only course on Lake Murray. Many holes have great views of the lake.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 26
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Tight

Nice facility from what we saw. The course was later out well as far as fairways but no room for error because it seemed that they built houses first and had to squeeze a golf course in between. As a first time player of the course, course layout on the scorecard or on hole markers would have been extremely helpful. Greens rolled well. Looked like a tough man tourney that weekend based on pins. ...would have been good to know as we started but became evident early on. If you play, pair up with a member unless you ride ahead on almost every hole.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Fun

Beautiful day for golf. Course very enjoyable and in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

WOW Don't pass this one up if you are in the area

Excellent design with 6 memorable holes (4,12,15,16,17,18) on Lake Greenwood. Absolutely play it!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 03/01/2018

Sorry, made a geographical error in my review of Timberlake, it's Lake Murray, not Lake Greenwood.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The Snake

As a local, I've been playing this course since it opened. Was once a par 72 now a 71 to make room for tennis courts. This course is tight as a tick on a hound dog and will eat you up if you miss the fairways. The course has seen its ups and downs as far as upkeep but It is in It's best shape ever. I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Timberlake in top shape

Golf course is in super condition, Scott is always looking out for you to have a great day on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very e enjoyable round of golf!

Course was in fine shape. Great scenery. Excellent staff. Challenging holes

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the money

Great course! Beautiful scenery and the food was excellent! Probably the best around!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the money!

Friendly staff, fun course for the money. Will definitely be back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout but poorly maintained

The course has a good layout with some moderately challenging holes and great views of the lake but the course is poorly maintained with dry fairways, rock hard greens and cart paths so deplorably maintained that in some cases they are nearly impassable.

The restaurant in the clubhouse is only open part time and is closed most of the time that the course is opened so there is often no place to meet and socialize after a round of golf.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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