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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
Land of the free home of the brave
Love this coarse and love knowing that so many of our brave Marines get their start right here on Parris Island. A gem of a coarse that everyone who plays will appreciate the layout and natural beauty of the low country. Highly recommend any and all golfers to put this one on your low country bucket list...
Ooo Rah...
The good and bad of Marine Base Golf
Had read many things about the Legends at Parris Island, which attracted me to this layout. The place really needs some TLC. Fairways are thatchy and really inconsistent.but on the other hand the greens were outstanding. The layout is really challenging. Wind a huge factor. Fascinating to hear Marine exercises going on in the surrounding woods,
throughout the round. I know the ammuition wasn't real, but the sounds alone, provided a true reminder of the efforts extended by our military. Many Thanks to all who Serve.
The "Marine Corps Experience" is unique to The Legends GC and many customers have commented on how much they enjoy that aspect of their round. Coming out of a wet winter does have an effect on the fairways and we are giving them plenty of TLC now that the heavy rains have subsided. I hope you get a chance to play them again!
Military Base Course
I enjoyed this course with Hot deal it was 20.00 dollar fantastic value. Great views and wildlife perhaps largest alligator I have ever seen. Course was gem and staff great.
Only issue was that after booking I was advised by the course tat I would require to fill out a form fax it to the course to obtain entrance. Without passport I was advised I could not enter however they did accept my Georgia Drivers licence. This was after two hours of phone time.
You're right...there are some requirements to access the base, but if you have your Driver's License, Registration and Insurance card, they will let you in. If you are a foreign national, your passport is required. You can also complete a "Friends of Parris Island" form that will give you a 1-year vehicle pass. Thank you for playing at The Legends!
Like this course!
Excellent staff - very friendly. Nice layout - challenging but playable. Very good condition - hats off the greens superintendent and his staff.
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your round of golf at The Legends. And our staff greatly appreciates your comments...it is very encouraging to everyone!
Beautiful course; outstanding value.
The Legends at Parris Island lives up to its billing! Beautiful course, well kept, friendly staff. Something for everyone. Challenging and breathtaking at the same time. Will definitely be back!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We appreciate the time you took to post your comments and I'm happy to hear that you'll be back!.
Legends it is
I have played military courses all over the world and this one is for sure in the top five. The overall condition of the course is exceptional. The greens were in superb shape. And they are very large for a course of this yardage. The fairways are well groomed and well cared for. The rough is not too severe but it is still rough. The tee boxes were well groomed as well. Though I did not use the driving range it appeared to be in good shape also. Well done to the friendly staff, the superintendent, the grounds crew, and the CG. You make Marines proud!!
Wow...thank you for such a wonderful review! While I love hearing favorable comments about the golf course, the one that we appreciate the most is that we "make Marines proud". Thank you for giving us the ultimate compliment!
great value
Nice layout, being from the Midwest not used to tight fairways but did like the extra roll becauseof that. Like the contour of the greens. It was a fun day.
Welcome to the East Coast and our tight fairways! (I hope it helped you put some extra backspin on the ball!) We're glad you enjoyed the course and really appreciate the time you took to share your experience at The Legends.
Worth the a Drive
Best course we played during a golf week on Hilton Head Island. This is a military course. We were there on a Friday so you could hear the troops as they engaged in their outdoor exercises. Made you feel safe given what has gone on in the world these last few weeks.
Best greens we played all week. Wide open fairways and enough water and sand to make things interesting.
This course plays well for women.
I would play this course again.
One of our favorite things to hear is that the course plays well for women! We appreciate the time you took to share your experience at The Legends GC and are so pleased to know that you enjoyed your round.
Great fall course
Still in good shape after all the rain. One of the better courses around during fall conditions.
You're right...the course is in excellent condition and we really appreciate you sharing your experience at The Legends. This is a great time of the year to be playing and we hope you're able to come back soon!
Watch for the alligators
The course was really soggy. Surprised that it wasn't cart path only. Weather was great. Very nice course. Played long, as I have found most of the Hilton Head courses to play. The greens were nice, but small.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. And you're right...even though our course has excellent drainage, the rain down here has been non-stop this Fall Season! Our superintendent is very liberal with the "cart path only" policy as we've found that most people don't like being restricted to the paths. I hope it didn't deter from your experience and that you will try us again now that we've completely dried out!
Best public course in Beaufort
I love playing at this course. It was soggy from all the rain we have had recently, but otherwise the course is very well maintained. It is very scenic, with lots of birds and the occasional gator. There are no boring holes on this course. It requires you to think your way around. Good bunkering and lots of water in play. The greens are excellent, and fast when dry.
Wow...what a nice comment! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Legends. We are starting to dry out and will soon be back to our usual firm and fast conditions.
Great value and wonderful course
This is a great course for both men and women. The greens are the fastest I have ever played on. About 8 foursomes on the course which allowed play in just over 4 hours. NOTE: Canadians should become a "Friend of Parris Island" (fill out forms and follow the procedures) so that you are not held up at the Marine Corp gate. Just wish that there were more spots available for "non military" at reasonable prices.
That is a great note you posted about the "Friends of Parris Island" gate pass. All civilians are welcome to complete this form, which can be found on our website: www.thelegendspi.com. Thank you for playing our course and taking the time to share your experience!
Golfforfun
Course is in great condition the greens are fast and the course has a great lay out love to play here!
Thank you for your nice comments...we're happy you enjoy playing The Legends!
worth the 45 minute ride from HHI
Nice little track...good test from blues. Greens smooth and fairly quick. Lawn mowers get in way...crew has no respect for golfers...Best to sit tight and wait till they are done.
I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed playing The Legends GC but I'm concerned about your comments regarding our maintenance workers. I spoke with our Superintendent and showed him your post. He conducted a meeting with the staff and has assured me that the incident will not happen again. Ordinarily, our crew has a reputation of being very respectful but it is obvious that you experienced something otherwise. I hope you will give us another try sometime!
Great Conditions/value
I played during the week to get some practice for my weekend round. Went out alone with cart in early afternoon. I basically had the course to myself. Twosome I caught let me play through. Course was a bit soggy from storms the previous day, but in great shape. Sand traps not raked out which has been common in this area. I played from the blues which had plenty of distance but generous landing areas. Greens in wonderful shape and while not fast, rolled smoothly and true. I thoroughly enjoyed playing, especially for the price.
Thank you for playing The Legends at Parris Island and we really appreciate your kind words! The heavy rains we've been experiencing have certainly been a challenge to the course conditions, including green speeds and bunkers. But the course does drain well and we've been able to repair the bunkers and speed up the greens now that we've had a brief reprieve. I hope that you'll have another opportunity to play the course with drier conditions!
Enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed playing the course it was a good play with nice greens. The only complaint is that there was nowhere to get refreshments after two o'clock if you didn't have cash for the vending machines. Not a big deal next time we will have to remember our water bottles. On the same note having a igloo cooler at every other hole with cold was was a big plus!
Stunning landscape
The procedure to get on to the Military base took quite a while, but it was worth it. Due to heavy rain and thunderstorm we could not finish the round. But we would come back every time. All in all a wonderful experience.
Thank you for playing The Legends and for posting such a nice compliment about your round. I'm sorry you didn't get to finish playing and hopefully you requested a rain check in order to return. If not, please contact us and we'd be happy to assist!
Worth It!
Really well conditioned. Fun layout with some challenge. Big plus is no homes, traffic is non-existent and staff is friendly. This is a very well run operation. Plenty of wildlife to see as well.
Stay in bluffton
If you are looking to play some courses off the island, I would recommend Old South and Eagles Pointe before I would drive all the way to Parris Island. We got placed behind a 9 hole scramble group on the front 9 and it very slow. Course is nice but don't play if you can't book for under $30
I'm sorry to hear that your experience at The Legends was not what you expected. We do have outings from time to time and the one that you are referring to was a Farewell Party for a Marine who is being deployed. Most of the groups who were scheduled to tee off behind the outing started on the back nine and I am sorry that this was not the case for you. I hope that you will come back for another visit, without the interference of an outing!
Beautiful course
Had a wonderful time playing Ledgends. Greens are extremely fast but are in great condition and quite challenging. There are quite a few water hazards throughout the entire course which makes for another great challenge, especially if you're a left handed golfer like myself. Can't wait to go back again and play!
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Thank you for your nice review of The Legends...Semper Fi!