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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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
Good Time
Enjoyed the course. Sand traps were not in great shape but the rest of the course was in very good shape. Good value.
A real Gem.
They received three inches of rain the night before we played and it was Cat Path Only and extremely windy. Even from the White Markers it played real long and challenging.
A great Golf Course!
Good find
Fun to play good condition a little long to go there but the Time to go there is Nothing compare the joy to play
Pleasantly suprised!
After 7 years of living in Beaufort county I finally made it out to The Legends at Parris Island. Course is in pretty good shape and but the greens are great! Smooth and fast but also receptive. Definitely look forward to teeing it up again when I can.
Great course
i would highly recommend this course. Great layout and challenging. Course was in great shape. Everyone should play here.
Good times
The Legends was a challenging, fun course. My son and I were joined on the first tee by a local who offered us quite a few tips on how to play the course. Which was very helpful. Most of the holes are pretty straight forward, but there are a few that require knowing where not to be off the tee. Visually, the course is pleasing. Local wildlife -- alligators, birds, etc. -- is hard to miss. The view of the water from the 13th green is gorgeous.
Best course in Beaufort
I've been playing here since before the redesign like forever ago. I'm always looking to explore the area for a good golf course and have found many. But, I always find myself back at PI playing it over and over again because I absolutely love this course! It's a fairly easy course but does have many gator infested water hazards (which totally adds to the experience). You will also find it to hold a true southern feel to it, from the live oaks everywhere (check out behind hole #3) to the views of Port Royal Sound. You def need to check it out and hopefully the wind won't be on it.
Paris Island
Course was in good shape considering all the recent rain. There was quite a bit of noise from the Marine base (simulated war games) while we were playing.
GOOD TIME
KEEPING IT SIMPLE --- THE COURSE WAS GOOD FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR. GREENS VERY GOOD.WHAT MADE IT A GREAT DAY WAS 4 GATORS & A EAGLE (NOT GOLFING EAGLE)
A break in the weather
Seems as though lots of people had the same idea as us. That being to get out and play golf on the best weather day this week. Consequently the course was packed and pace of play was impacted. Enjoyed the round especially with long time visiting friends. Course itself was in its' usual great shape.
Marine Legends
Beautiful layout carved into the natural surroundings, everything you could want on a flat track; trees, moguls, water, fast flat guarded greens (strategically placed sand), long undulating fairways, flat smooth cart paths and tees, etc. All the details are carefully considered and maintained from tee makers to cart path edging. Challenging but forgiving on errant shots. Loved the drive through the Marine training facilities nostalic of my Army training days. Love to return to play at at peek season!
Fairways were open.
The night before we played had HEAVY rain. In spite of the standing water, tree debris and gale force wind we liked the course enough to play it again the next day when the weather conditions were more golf like.
The course was beautiful with large water on most of the holes, not a problem if you keep it in play.
Legends at Parris island
A typical military course. The design and layout looked like the other military courses I've played. It was wide open with few hazards and no special shot requirements. It was a three star and maybe three and a half stars in summer but far from the four and a half star golf now rating. I expected much more.
military excellence
This course was in great shape for the season. The layout was challenging from the back tee boxes. Had a great mix of challenging shots using all clubs. The only negative might be the bunkers lack of upkeep. However, the weather probably played a huge roll in their poor shape.
Friendly Staff
Loved the course! Beautiful! Condition. Would go there again in a heartbeat!
Great nature course
The course has beautiful setting. Although it took us 1 hour to get there, it is still worth the drive.
Great Time
Course was, as always, in great condition. Sand Trap served great food!
Best greens I played down this way
Greens were in excellent shape, very fast but true. Be sure to book extra time to get on the Base, it took us 40 minutes to be cleared (don't know if it would be better for US Citizens). They did let us in, but the course strongly suggested if we wanted to come back, to get the friends of Parris Island pass first. You can find out that information on the base website.
The Legends at Parris Island
Great place to play, great pace of play, the staff were extremely friendly, and a wonderful experience. The fairways, greenside bunkers and greens were in excellent condition. Plenty of water holes to increase the challenge. What a hidden gem for all player's level. Hopefully, the current base commander will continue to allow the public to enjoy this comfortable golfing landscape.