Lake Marion Golf Course

We played here on the drive down to North Myrtle for a golf weekend. We have learned that we are old, and don't have any gas in the tank for golf on the way home. So now we play on the way down. We were looking for something relatively easy, without a bunch of water, for a warm up. I didn't schedule tee times correctly (teeing off at 2pm, when it gets dark at 6:30), and we got to the course quite a bit earlier than originally predicted by Google Maps. Gave us time to grab lunch (Craig's Deli is right by the course...good sandwiches). Checking in at the clubhouse, we were told we could go off right then (~1pm) which worked out great. The course was in great shape for late October. The greens weren't particularly receptive, but that's likely due to the turf employed. Everyone had a good time, and we'd go back again.

My brother (Marcus Burgess) made a 7:40am tee time at Lake Marion Golf Course for Friday, July 25, 2020. As I checked in; I inquired of the staff (Mark Ramsey) whether my Advantage card was still valid and was advised that it was not. I then inquired whether there was a military, AARP, or law enforcement discount and was advised that there was not. At that point, I sarcastically advised him that I was not sure that I wanted to play. Mr. Ramsey then advised me that “I was free to leave now because he had 155 golfers for play today and he didn’t care whether I played or not”. I found the comment to be unprofessional and insulting. I was there to play a practice round because I play in Congressman Jim Clyburn’s tournament EVERY year for over 20 years and I’ve scheduled several outings for multiple groups throughout those years with Lake Marion so I am absolutely disappointed that a staff member would verbally assert that my business means literally nothing to Lake Marion. If this attitude is a fair representation of your golf course’s mentality with its players then I would not only refuse to play your course again but I will encourage EVERY golfer on the five golf threads that I am on not to support Lake Marion as well. It would have been within my rights to address your staff member directly but I want to bring this issue to management’s attention in hopes that this staff member will NEVER AGAIN address a paying customer in this manner. To make matters worse; the greens had been recently aerated and I was not advised of that by this same staff member prior to playing (even after this confrontation).

Lake Marion and Santee Cooper Country Club are no longer partnered with GolfNow and their affiliates. I booked a Hot Deal at Santee Cooper Country Club in September. When I arrived at the course, the didn't have a reservation for me in the system or the couple that arrived just before me. The staff got me out on the course. The same thing happened at the Lake Marion Golf Course yesterday -- no reservation in the system. The staff at both courses said that they discontinued their relationship with GolfNow in June 2022. Lake Marion was able to get me out on the course at my scheduled tee but charged me a discounted greens/cart fee. They said that they were not receiving any payments from GolfNow and that I would have to request a refund from GolfNow. GolfNow refunded my HotDeal payment and said that they would elevate the issue to get this courses removed from their booking system. If you're going to play either course, contact the ProShop or use the golf course website to book a tee time. I got lucky that the staff was friendly and was able to get me out even though I didn't have a confirmed tee time. You might not be so lucky if you use the GolfNow app.

I played by myself and played in 2 1/2 hours. They are refurbishing the bunkers so be prepared for the work being done. The rest of the course is in excellent shape.

The bunker construction is major issue, please beware, this will be an issue for weeks to come. My reservation didn't show up at golf shop and the attendant thought the course didn't take Golf Now anymore. Pace of play was great, greens needs some care, fairways in good shape.

Greens were very fast.

Several sand traps are under repair und unplayable.

Overall a nice public heavily played course.

Saw 2 fivesomess and what was either 2 groups that got so treed of the backup they played together it was at least a sixsome all teed off together, We had just 2 their was another 2 just 1 groups in front we were there well before tee time could of held them up or moved us up and teamed us up so we were not constantly waiting. We were allowed to play through the 2 groups of four before the round ended the other group of two must have played through the fivesome we ended up behind that was ridiculous. No collared shirts requirred and others playing in jeans. Not what I am used to. Course not in great shape, tee boxes ang fairways, greens were not that bad, consistent but on the slow side = course could be NICE, Course was what I expected for the price,

Nice course and staff. Layout was challenging but play went quickly.

I loved playing today. Excellent staff and the curse was in Excellent condition.

Nice cpurse to play on. Just alot of people go there and play is slow at times

But would definitely go back again

I enjoy going golfing there. Put my bluetooth speaker on listen to music while playing golf with my family i would recommend this course to anyone. Its not rundown either

Played the course for the first time. The course is in very average condition compared to the other courses in the area I’ve been playing. Tee boxes are overgrown and course doesn’t look like it’s seen water in months. The greens were the only bright spot

The carts have GPS monitors in them for starters, so distance judging is automatically easier. Course was well maintained and nice. The pro shop is a Smorgasbord of equipment, accessories, and clothing.