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Northwoods Golf Course

201 Powell Rd, Columbia, South Carolina 29203, Richland County
(803) 786-9242
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About

Northwoods Golf Club is one of the Columbia area's premier public courses. P.B. Dye, son of renowned course architect Pete Dye, designed the layout, incorporating some of his father's signature features. The golf course is player friendly enough to appeal to any skill level but there are some challenges in store as well. Mature trees line most of the fairways and there are a few strategically placed bunkers that come into play. You won't come across much water on this golf course and it's not terribly long either. It's gentle enough for beginners to approach with confidence. The golf course's signature hole is the par-4 14th, which features the famous Dye railroad ties bordering a lake that hugs the bunkered green. Northwoods G.C. also offers a practice facility with a lighted driving range and putting green.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6800 yds
Rating 71.9
Slope 122
Type Public
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed

Food & Beverage

Bar
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Year Built 1990
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Pete Dye P. B. Dye (1990)

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3.9
3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 629 reviews
77.4%
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629
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  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    3.6
  • Value
    4.0
  • Layout
    4.3
  • Friendliness
    4.0
  • Pace
    4.0
  • Amenities
    3.5
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Course Highlights
This P.B. Dye design delivers a well-regarded layout with memorable features like a stone retaining wall and a creative blind approach shot. Affordable rates and friendly staff make it a solid value for golfers in the Columbia area.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 29
Water Hazards 24
Undulating Greens 18
Best For:
Locals 33
Beginners 16
Advanced Golfers 14
Location is:
Convenient to the City 37
Worth the Drive 9
In the 'Burbs 7

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JakeLM17
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice layout- greens average

Like the course layout. Pretty forgiving, Fairways are in good shape. Half the greens were banged up, but not unplayable. Pace of play was great! Price is good. Staff is friendly. Greens hold on approach. Drainage around the greens is below average. Cannot expect to hit in front and roll up. You have to go at the pin. Rated it 4 out of 5.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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DahuPeng0923
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Felipemar
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314159725214
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Sad for this Course

first of all this course used to hold the city tournament I haven’t played it in probably 10 years, but it is the worst shape of any course in Columbia, South Carolina and it used to be one of the best. The fairways have no grass. The greens are absolutely terrible and have fungus all over them and it breaks my heart because it used to be the go to course and apparently they don’t care about it anymore.

The cartpath don’t even exist anymore. Very sad

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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DahuPeng0923
Reviews 8
Recommended
Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u678348981
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000006485188
Reviews 2
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u9998230
Reviews 12
Played

Challenging

Spring conditions, The green were ok, The coarse was unnecessarily difficult for and avarage player with landing areas being too small. The architect is a twit.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
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cmFX9K1ThkkdRBiaNd8h
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 3.0
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DahuPeng0923
Reviews 8
Recommended
Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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stephen5447
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great place for money just wish there were gps and ball/club cleaners on cart but other than that the place is great

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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ademarcubero
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beat rates in Columbia.

friendly staff and the golf course is in good condition compared to other courses in the area. I recommend to anyone one of the golf courses with the most affordable Rates

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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TravisSt
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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michaelottone
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great golf day!

Course is in great shape & offers a fun but not overwhelming layout. We have played here 4-5x since May and the quality remains the same. We will be back!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314165735262
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great place, nice course, very nice and challenging greens.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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93JW4Puy9qdLFqrAySFV
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u314165735262
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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CCGolfer13
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

I’d definitely play here again

My only real complaint is the rudeness of the snack bar help. But hey, her loss, no tip.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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jjgannonjr
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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michaelottone
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great course

Course in great shape, clubhouse staff was on task, place of play was good. Have played here many times over the years and course looks better now than a decade ago.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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