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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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Nice course!

Nice course , great layout, especially number 18, only problem with Timberlake was the fact that my girlfriend and I payed 16.00 for a eight year old girl who doesn’t have a care in the world about golf just to ride, I thought 8.00 -10.00 max but when I asked why so much, I was completely ignored even after asking twice!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great bang for your buck.

Great layout and challenging. Greens were in excellent condition. However, the tee boxes and fairways were horrible-hardly any grass.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The winter and rain have been hard on the course. Many of the greens had only spotty grass, and most of the fairways were hard and barren of grass.

Normally this is a beautiful course. I would still recommend it, but later in the season to see if the course makes a come back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
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 2
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 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Same old story

Well, here's another course in Columbia SC that is in terrible condition. It's amazing that the beautiful neighborhood around the golf course can grow grass, but not the actual golf course!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Fantastic course

Course was beautiful and so much fun to play. Great layout, course was in excellent shape for late January. One of the most fun rounds of golf I have played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sandygreens

Almost all the greens were not very good, sand and green paint.

Conditions Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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