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4.2
326 Reviews (326)
5 Stars
177
4 Stars
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3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
86.9%
Recommend this course
310 out of 326 reviews
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3.6
9 Reviews (9)
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5
4 Stars
1
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1 Stars
3
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)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.9
75.0%
Recommend this course
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 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

difficulty with payment at Parris Island

The course personal wanted to charge us more than what was agreed upon and stated she could only give military the price we were to get from Golf Now.
After a hassle and showing her my iPhone confirmation did she give us the price we were to have.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great value for the money

Went and played this course on a whim. Let me tell you the Marines know how to keep up a golf course. If it was not for the golf cart paths being a little bumpy, this course was great. 4/5 stars for me. Plus you get to hear gunfire in the background of an absolutely beautiful course. If you are in a rental car don't forget to bring your agreement. They almost didn't let us on the base without it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/11/2013

Thank you for supporting the USMC and The Legends Golf Course. Semper Fi!

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course for the money!

Excellent golf course from tee to green. Greens were perfect and fast. Would recommend this course to golfers of all levels.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a deal

Beautiful golf course, challenging but fair. Great tee boxes, fairways and greens.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Straight forward and fun

The Legends is a great course that has many straight forward holes with open fairways. The only problem is it's so popular. The play at times can get slow.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Poppy from Canada

This course is challenging from the white tees.
Seemed longer than 6500 yards.
Fairways and greens were painted green but the greens were in good shape.
Golf now should post a warning in BOLD that any foreign golfers will need to produce a passport or the will be turned away at the gate of the base. the group entering behind use were turned away after driving from Hilton Head.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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