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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
Great course...great experience!
What a wonderful round of golf and a unique way to spend the afternoon. . Playing golf on an excellent course and hearing Marine recruits training is a one of a kind experience. The course was outstanding. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Overall, a fantastic time. We'll go back for sure!!!
Wonderful experience
Great place to play, great pace of play, the people were extremely friendly, and it's a wonderful drive through the marine corps training facility with recruits practicing drills and marching! A wonderful way to spend Veterans Day eve!
Wonderful experience
Took a while to get to from Hilton Head but well worth the drive. Course very user friendly for all levels of play. Staff goes extra mile to make you day memorable. May not as "plush" as some courses closer to island but not as expensive either. Would definitely play again. And where else can you see our marines train following your round. Great day at the Legends at Paris Island.
really ejoyed ourselves,would play again
great course,super shape,would recommend,and cetrtainly would come AGAIN
true legend
Great golf, needn't say more, top rated for a good reason!
outstanding day and course BUT
The only problem was when we hit the 10th hole.How all of a sudden it can be backed up.(no ranger).There was group of 5 playing together,and another group before we (twosome) could go.Can you say S L O W.
wort the ride
The course was in great shape. The green were perfect..great day.
Good Conditions, Fair Challenge, but watch out for water
A gem in the middle of the Parris Island Marine Base. You need picture ID (driver's license) to get in, but surprisingly low security. If you have the time, the base also has an outstanding museum, which is a lot more than expected.
This is a relatively flat course that has had some moguls placed along the borders. Pretty much straight forward with some well place sand and some scary water shots. Most of the water and tree trouble is parallel to the fairway, so if you're a slicer or hooker, bring some extra balls.
Conditions were good; able to get under ball in most of fairway, but some spots were hard. Greens rolled true and were medium speed.
All in all, a beautiful fun layout to play
Great condition and good for couples of varying skill levels
Great conditions, few foursomes on course permit your own pace, unbeatable bargain, no grill after 2:00 so plan ahead,.
Fun Day
Great course, well maintained. It's a shame more non military do not play this course. Its not difficult to get on to this base. The only thing about the course was the s l o w greens. However, they are working on that problem.
course in great condition
staff very friendly...course in very good condition...foursome in front of us very slow but what can you do ?
Love this course.
I could play this course every day. Very enjoyable round. We had the place to ourselves.
Great course
There was only one complaint. Improperly adjusted mower left uneven ridges in fairway. Otherwise a great round. Architect varied the difficulty of the holes nicely. A number of par fours required less than driver off the tee.
Great course
5th time playing and really like this course. Wish we had known greens were over sanded. May have changed our mind. Golf Now needs to have such conditions noted the way they do the aerated box at the booking site. Love the place though.
Awesome course
The course is great and I would recommend to any one.
We'll be back!
This course is an excellent value! Just three days post aeration and the greens were in good shape. Friendly staff, well placed bunkers, great layout. Can't wait to play it again.
Comfortable Pace of Play
I have been to this course several times and I appreciate the fact that I've been able to play at a reasonable pace without feeling rushed.
Hoooorahh
First time in the area golfing, course is perfect for beginners not too difficult, most holes are open have a few challenging holes.
Well worth the trip
Had read rave reviews about this course so decided to try it out. Man, was I glad I did. Very playable layout from all sets of tees, no homes anywhere near, gorgeous views of true low country salt marshes, and very solid conditions for a course of this price.
Greens were a bit firm, but putted fast and true. Fairways we sound so could play it as it lays without issue. Solid test from the tips, but easily scoreable. Staff was friendly and accommodating, and though range was just okay, balls were VERY reasonable. Overall, this course has got to be one of the best values in the area, I highly recommend it.
Beautiful Course
Very nicely designed. Good course for beginners and experienced players. Wonderful staff.
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