Timberlake GC: #2
A view of hole #2 at Timberlake Golf Course
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4.4
417 Reviews (417)
5 Stars
144
4 Stars
165
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
21
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
87.6%
Recommend this course
347 out of 417 reviews
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4.3
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 reviews
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4.4
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 23 reviews
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Course Highlights
Freshly paved cart paths, well-maintained fairways, and consistently impressive greens reflect the significant improvements made to this course in recent years. Friendly, attentive staff and a rewarding layout with challenging approaches make this a course worth returning to.

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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Reviews

4.4
417 Reviews (417)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
19th Hole Scenic Views 10
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 27
Bunkers 22
Elevation Changes 22
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
Advanced Golfers 21
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 26

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid course

Played in a foursome after a rain event the day before. Was cart path only so I asked to walk but was told they didn't allow that after 9am. Pace of play was super slow anyway, so me walking would not have been an issue. But no worries, I'll just book earlier next time.

Other than that, tees and faiways were in good shape. The greens were consistent and amazing! Despite the rain, they were firm but forgiving.

Will definitely book here again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Traveling Round

This is a target course that needs to be played several times to feel comfortable with club selections. Course is well maintained and perhaps a little pricey for what it is.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in great shape now, I played here 10 years ago, they put a lot of work into improving the golf course and I see big and new improvements on a fairways and greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This course has come a long way in the past few years. Staff was A-1 and thinking about becoming a member. Will play here again. El Sid

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stunning layout and views

The course was great, the layout was excellent and some of the approaches to greens were fantastic I left my range finder on a cart and went the next day to see if it had been handed in and it had. Great staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Winter golf

Impressive conditions considering we had snow earlier this week. Some great views, fun and challenging holes. Would love to play it again once it warms up

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good play on the lake

Timberlake has been steadily improving over the years and now is an excellent play at the only course in Lake Murray. We've been members in the past and are happy to come back and experience all of the improvements to the course and the amenities. Will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course is in great shape

Greens were super fast and tricky in places. Very good conditions overall. Carts have a great GPS system. Got a really good deal on Golf now and had a great day at the course. 18 is a great closing hole !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course to play

Enjoyed playing this course, would definitely recommend. One of the better golf courses of the Columbia area

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

Great Course!

The crew did a great job of after storm clean up! Finished in under 4 hours and had a great day. Plenty of water views and hole #12 was a fun challenge.

Will definitely be back.

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

Back to its glory days.

Timberlake is back! Greens are top notch. Sand traps had sand in every trap. The investment has paid off to bring this place back to where it used to be. Will definitely be playing more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice golf Course by the Lake

We played this Course in out way back from Myrtle Beach to Atlanta

Some wonderful views to the Lake in some holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff are terrible

Went into the pro shop to check and was ignored while the man behind the counter played on his phone for about 5 minutes When I finally spoke up he just pretty much handed me a cart key without saying anything. Get on the course and the cart keeps shutting off saying cart path only this hole even though the course was dry and nothing was posted at clubhouse about cart path only. The cart even shut down on the cart paths. I will not waste my money to play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Course is great, looks like it’s having some drainage issues on holes and driving range. And bunkers are all under repair.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very great course/club

Course is in great condition, Layout is very fun and the greens are in great condition rolling decently fast! Staff is very friendly. Will be back for future rounds

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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