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2.9
441 Reviews (441)
5 Stars
80
4 Stars
161
3 Stars
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2 Stars
63
1 Stars
41
Conditions
2.4
Value
2.6
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
48.5%
Recommend this course
299 out of 441 reviews
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2.5
4 Reviews (4)
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Conditions
2.5
Value
2.3
Layout
2.8
Pace
2.5
Amenities
2.3
StaffFriendliness
3.0
50.0%
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2 out of 4 reviews
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2.5
26 Reviews (26)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
2.0
Value
2.3
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
38.5%
Recommend this course
10 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
Staff friendliness consistently stands out, with workers at every level earning high praise from recent visitors. The course layout, especially the scenic back nine, delivers a memorable round with smooth pace of play.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6955 yards
Slope 126
Rating 73.0
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Patriots Point Golf Links
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Course Details

Year Built 1979
Golf Season Year round
Architect Willard Byrd

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Golf School/Academy No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.
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Reviews

2.9
441 Reviews (441)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
19th Hole Scenic Views 11
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 35
Bunkers 28
Thick Rough 8
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 38
Locals 19
Seniors 17
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 46
Near Local Attractions 26
Worth the Drive 9

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Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Number one must play public course in Charleston

The wide fairways are very forgiving but can be challenging next to marsh and water. The greens are consistently good and roll true. The last three finishing holes are second only to Kiawah's Ocean Course, with number 17 a mandatory polaroid moment.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

surly staff, low quality driving range, poor upkeep

this is second time at Patriots point. both times have been less than enjoyable. It has a beautiful location, but maintenance and management just don't seem adequate. Most noticeable for us, and very unusual in our experience of south Carolina, staff simply are not friendly and helpful. Very doubtful we would play here again.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

The Patriot - great location

The view from the course is excellent! I did enjoy the wide life on the course and the view of the air craft carrier. The course had a lot of water and was not good for a golfer with a wild slice.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Quality of the course didn't justify the cost

Course was in extremely poor condition. I would not play there again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Really nice deal on GolfNow

Everything about this place is above average. Go play there soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

Great course!!! Beautiful scenery!!! A little windy but that's to be expected on the harbor. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend playing this course if your in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Links Course

Nice practice facilities for all parts of your game. Pretty straight forward flat coastal links style course. Plenty of water & wind to challenge you on the back 9. Beautiful views from everywhere on the course. Greens are a little too firm & don't hold well, but putt pretty true once your on the putting surface. For the money, it's a must play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

average

The course overall was average. I think the layout of the front nine was not as nice as the back nine because it was a ton of easy shots. The course is very short and as a long driver most part 4 could be reached in two with a less then 150 yard approach shot. The front nine pace if play wad extremely slow with almost being 3 hours by itself. When the marshal came up which was only once he told our group to stay on top of the group in front of us which was holding everyone up. He must have said this to the group behind us too because there was a ton of shots played into our back pocket.
As for the course condition the tee boxes were nice. The fair ways we mowed well but extremely bumpy and the rough was not a but of trouble. The greens were hard and fast. Play your shots short unless you have a high loft with a ton of back spin. I will say for once I didn't mind the bunkers they were very nice and not overly filled like some courses do.
Overall I gave it an average as it just didn't stand out to me. I could play a course of this caliber back home for less money but I may play here again if someone invited me. My two points of improvement for the course would be pace of play and fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Links course with nice view of Charleston.

I hadn't played this course in about 15 years. As with links courses you have to contend with the wind. Greens are over seeded with rye this time of year and were lightning fast.

Fun course to play, one of my favorites in the Charleston area.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great, picturesque Charleston course

If you are looking for a great course, with beautiful views and some challenging holes, try this one. The 17th hole can play an 8 iron or if the wind is up you might need a 4 or 5.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course layout compliment the beauty of the surrounding views.

Staff were superb!! The greens are challenging but fair..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Good Layout but not good for the money

I played the day after Thanksgiving and granted there had been a lot of rain earlier in the week and had some impact particularly with the number of leaves on the course and the less than ideal conditions around the greens. Fairways were ok, but there has been a tremendous amount of settling on the course causing many bumps in the fairways as well as the tee boxes.The greens where however in excellent shape. The layout is good and challenging and the last four holes are tough and also a great view. However, for the money I did not find this course a good value. Pace of play was not good, but there were a lot of golfers out that day, which is even more reason not to allow a fivesome out which happened in the afternoon. I'm sure the area calls for higher green fees, but paying more than $40 to $45 currently would be too much.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very Challenging and Convenient Course

I played in the build-up to a big storm, which produced some great links style conditions, and I was able to fly through 18 holes in under two hours! I really enjoyed the course and hope to be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Just a great golf experience

This course has a great location and was recommended by a number of hotels and people I met downtown. When I arrived the staff was welcoming and willing to help. The pro shop staff made sure we left with a six pack of beer which the prices were great for their location. The golf course was in great shape. Yes it does have bumps in the fairway but that is because i guess its the way the ground has settled over the years since this course is actually below see level. The greens are not overly fast or difficult and the last four holes are a great way to finish especially if its windy. I am new to the area but I had a great time for a great Value!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Below Average conditions

This course has a few nice holes and a good number of plain holes. The course offers some nice views on the back nine. Very over priced for the condition an

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always enjoy playing this cours

The only negative when we played was that we had to play the front nine twice because they were overseeding the back nine. We actually played from the white tees on the front and the blues on the second nine which made for an interesting round of golf since we ended up playing about 6850 yards which is on average more than 600 yards longer that what we normally play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

The greens had been over seeded and topdressed so they were unable to cut the greens. I understand that needs to be done but then their rate should be adjusted accordingly. Tee boxes are in dire need of leveling. On hole 14 , which was also poor condition, the tees were set in a severe uphill/side hill position. A flat spt could not be found.
The staff was very friendly.
We played Charleston National a few days before which was a great layout and in very good condition. Patriot Point left me disappointed in comparison.

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

Awesome views

Wind comes into play often and especially on island green 17.

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

course is in good condition, but always windy

Patriots Point is next to the harbor and is always windy. Wind is the most prominent feature of the course. Scenery is better than average and course is in good shape, but has too many out of town players, who slow things down.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Convenient, but course needs attention, especially fairways on front 9.

We had an enjoyable round of golf at Patriot's Point last week and pace of play was good. The greens were in good condition and rolled true. The fairways however needed attention and the front nine was badly scarred with unrepaired divit marks. Cart paths also are badly in need of repair. Average to easy difficulty with some good levels of difficulty on the last 4-5 holes.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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