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4.2
326 Reviews (326)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
86.9%
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310 out of 326 reviews
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3.6
9 Reviews (9)
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.6
66.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 9 reviews
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3.9
12 Reviews (12)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.9
75.0%
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9 out of 12 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this well-maintained Marine base course a consistently rewarding round. True greens, a thoughtful layout, and smooth pace of play keep golfers returning eagerly.

About

Holes 18
Type Military
Par 72
Length 6898 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.3

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1947
Golf Season Year round
Architect Fred Findlay (1947) George Cobb (1947) Clyde Johnston (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed Yes, with permission only
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts with collars are required.

Food & Beverage

Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Lockers

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Reviews

4.2
326 Reviews (326)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 34
Bunkers 23
Forced Carries 12
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 33
Seniors 27
Locals 25
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 33
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

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

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

i would highly recommend this course. Great layout and challenging. Course was in great shape. Everyone should play here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
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

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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)

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice course

Course was in good condition. Challenging but fair.
More water than I was expecting.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Friendly Staff

Loved the course! Beautiful! Condition. Would go there again in a heartbeat!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great nature course

The course has beautiful setting. Although it took us 1 hour to get there, it is still worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Time

Course was, as always, in great condition. Sand Trap served great food!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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