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The Legends Golf Course at Parris Island
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The Legends at Parris Island offers a unique golfing experience and a challenging layout, amid a beautiful setting. Near Atlantic coast beaches and surrounded by beautiful marsh views, Parris Island is situated on a park-like military base where Marines are trained and equipped for U.S. military service positions all over the world. Golfers must have a tee time in order to come aboard Parris Island.
The golf course truly is a legend, having been rated as one of the top 10 military golf courses in the world. Yet it is little known by the outside world, tucked away from crowds, and a place of peaceful solitude.
The 18-hole golf course is lined with live oaks draped in Spanish moss. It features 6,898 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 73.3, and it has a slope rating of 131. Designed by Fred Findley and George Cobb, the Legends opened in 1947. Clyde Johnston redesigned it in 2000.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6898 yards | 73.3 | 131 |
| Blue | 72 | 6534 yards | 71.3 | 125 |
| White | 72 | 6203 yards | 70.0 | 121 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5687 yards | 72.7 | 120 |
| Gold | 72 | 5687 yards | 68.3 | 116 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4969 yards | 68.7 | 114 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.4/143 | 396 | 564 | 170 | 330 | 402 | 185 | 430 | 421 | 398 | 3296 | 210 | 554 | 427 | 545 | 173 | 388 | 381 | 430 | 562 | 3670 | 6966 |
| Blue M: 71.9/132 | 376 | 538 | 162 | 313 | 371 | 165 | 398 | 409 | 378 | 3110 | 181 | 524 | 392 | 515 | 160 | 351 | 362 | 414 | 524 | 3423 | 6533 |
| White M: 70.4/127 W: 76.0/139 | 361 | 517 | 149 | 298 | 339 | 147 | 378 | 388 | 365 | 2942 | 167 | 505 | 371 | 494 | 144 | 334 | 345 | 393 | 502 | 3255 | 6197 |
| Gold M: 67.8/120 W: 73.3/133 | 340 | 485 | 127 | 254 | 318 | 131 | 342 | 365 | 322 | 2684 | 143 | 477 | 340 | 460 | 132 | 309 | 324 | 353 | 459 | 2997 | 5681 |
| Green M: 64.3/111 | 290 | 413 | 110 | 220 | 290 | 116 | 278 | 310 | 279 | 2306 | 132 | 425 | 291 | 409 | 117 | 271 | 282 | 314 | 436 | 2677 | 4983 |
| Red W: 69.3/124 | 288 | 411 | 108 | 218 | 288 | 114 | 276 | 308 | 277 | 2288 | 130 | 423 | 289 | 407 | 115 | 269 | 280 | 312 | 434 | 2659 | 4947 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 6 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Hole 14 Photo submitted by jpar17 on 08/06/2023
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“Legends” On a Fine Sunday in May. Photo submitted by joebunda on 05/19/2019
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Photo submitted by youraway2 on 05/18/2019
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Photo submitted by youraway2 on 05/18/2019
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Photo submitted by youraway2 on 05/18/2019
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Photo submitted by Jugulon on 04/17/2019
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Trying not to harass the gator. Photo submitted by Chuck2063203 on 02/24/2019
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Hole 11 Photo submitted by Lmgno12 on 01/25/2015
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perfect day great round and played in 2 1/2 hrs
This course was enjoyable
My wife and I played here for the first time and really enjoyed the experience.
The greens were in excellent shape and the fairways in good shape also.
We plan to play here again.
Great place to play a round of golf
The people and course were perfect for my level of experience and would recommend this deal to anyone
Providing good staff to enhance your experience is something we take great pride in offering. Thank you for your comments about our course and people!
God bless America
Exceptional. Course and can hear the marines in training.
A big part of what of what we call "The Legends Experience" is seeing and hearing what the recruits endure to become United States Marines. God Bless America, indeed!
Good course
Enjoyed my round a lot. I'd say this is shot makers layout, not super long and no tricks. Interesting greens. Wonderful staff.
I agree...this IS a shot-makers course with challenging green complexes. Thank you for taking the time to comment on your experience at The Legends!
Gorgeous course
We played two weeks after the Hurricane. Course was in great shape. Got a fantastic deal thru golf now. I am a seven handicap and shot 79 so I was in hog heaven.If you're anywhere near this course, be sure to play it.
Congratulations on a very nice score!
Fun course in a nice setting.
We played here after our round on HHI was cancelled due to recent hurricane. Very pretty course set right on Port Royal Sound. Each hole is named after a famous marine, giving it a historical feel. Be sure to bring a picture ID so that you can get on base.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Legends...so glad that you enjoyed it!
Worth the drive from Hilton Head
The Legends is a well-maintained course, very playable for a reasonable price. If you play, stop by the Santa Elena memorial and Spanish fort site down a short distance. from the clubhouse.
Thank you for your kind remarks. And you're right...the Santa Elena memorial and the fort are both great pieces of American history!
Well maintained, decent challenge,fast greens
Well maintained course, a decent challenge for average golfers, some water, great views of the surround salt marsh, fast greens. Worth the drive from Hilton Head.
Best Greens In The Region
Course design is a bit mudane, but out in the marsh with no homes just natural surroundings. The pro shop has the feel of a comfortable munie. Look at price options carfully. Walk ons without military experience pay more.
Worth the Drive
Staying on HHI we trolled GN for deals and found it at Legends. Above average layout with some neat holes. We played the Golden Bear GC the day before...a higher rated course, and the Legends greens were 10 x better. The rest tee to green was in great shape. No homes on the course and this part of the island has some interesting history which you can read about on a self-guided tour after your round. We also drove around the base and saw some of our soon to be finest going through the basics! Don't expect a nice grill room atmosphere with 10 draft selections. A can of Bud and a burger on a styro plate...old school but tasted good. The staff was great!! And so was the golf.
Great value
Played the day after a big storm. Course was still in great shape. No problem getting on base and staff was very friendly. First time playing Paris island but will not be my last
Great day of golf
This was a great day of golf and a great value. It may not be Harbourtown, but just getting to see Parris Island is a great thing and the course and greens are in good shape. The greens were fast and green and the course was challenging. If you hit it straight you will be safe, but water is in many places if you slice.
People were extremely friendly and I would recommend to others.
Parris Island Legends Golf Course - Sweet!
Extremely well managed and cared for golf course. High quality course that was a true pleasure to play. We could hear the recruits going through their training elsewhere on the Island and the wildlife was abundant, The greens played fast but were very well rolled and consistent. The roughs were, well rough. All in all a fantastic course with many challenging shots. Loved it, and the staff was very friendly too.
Very nice conditions
Management, your doing a outstanding job.. with the dry conditions.Thank you so much for having all your water coolers filled with cold water. Your course maintenance men are doing a outstanding.Our golf outing for our daughters birthday could not have been better.
Great all around value
It's a great course with no distractions.
Terrific place - do not miss!
If you are looking for a golf course designed to fit into its own environment perfectly- unspoiled by houses and condos and lots of machined challenges, then this is your kind of place.
Conditions are surprisingly good and actually better than most courses you will be able to play in the Low Country.
If you are a military veteran, your rates are reduced (deservedly).
Do not miss a chance to play here- schedule the tee time ahead and avoid Weekend crowds if possible.
Enjoyable Course
My son and I really enjoyed the course. Nice parking and hospitality. Pace of play was excellent. In general, the course was in very good condition. The fairways are wide with some water-hazard challenges.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Legends. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your round and that you plan to visit again!