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Santee National Golf Club
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Santee National Golf Club possesses all of the charms of the Carolina Lowcountry but it is also nicely contrasted with highland terrain. The course sprawls across rolling hills covered with moss-draped live oaks that demand accuracy. Both the scenery and the challenges continue with pristine white sand bunkers that stand out against the lush greens. There are also five sparkling lakes throughout that come into play on several holes. The front nine is wide open but the course narrows as you move onto the back nine and it also becomes more wooded. It is a tough golf course but more forgiving than it seems. As the only Golf Digest 4-star rated course in the area, Santee National has a longstanding reputation with locals and it is also popular with visitors.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6858 yards | 72.9 | 128 |
| White | 72 | 6125 yards | 69.3 | 121 |
| Gold | 72 | 5415 yards | 65.6 | 112 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4748 yards | 68.2 | 116 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.5/133 | 406 | 523 | 392 | 413 | 177 | 532 | 225 | 406 | 405 | 3479 | 501 | 402 | 380 | 233 | 398 | 410 | 391 | 178 | 545 | 3438 | 6917 |
| White M: 70.0/125 | 362 | 431 | 363 | 369 | 147 | 459 | 186 | 377 | 357 | 3051 | 460 | 375 | 326 | 202 | 355 | 368 | 356 | 142 | 511 | 3095 | 6146 |
| Gold M: 67.1/116 W: 71.9/120 | 320 | 393 | 329 | 333 | 120 | 421 | 168 | 351 | 328 | 2763 | 384 | 325 | 287 | 160 | 308 | 327 | 315 | 108 | 495 | 2709 | 5472 |
| Red M: 64.5/106 W: 68.4/111 | 283 | 373 | 307 | 302 | 96 | 348 | 136 | 327 | 288 | 2460 | 330 | 284 | 264 | 136 | 264 | 288 | 279 | 90 | 353 | 2288 | 4748 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 |
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Always smiling when I play Santee National Golf Club! Photo submitted by coachaumend on 07/16/2025
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18 Photo submitted by Thursdayboys69 on 07/12/2025
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Photo submitted by Thursdayboys69 on 07/12/2025
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Photo submitted by Damian7372297 on 08/29/2024
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 09/16/2023
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 09/16/2023
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 09/16/2023
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Photo submitted by hughesy10 on 04/03/2023
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Photo submitted by Amestdian on 01/22/2023
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Photo submitted by Amestdian on 01/22/2023
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Hope #2 Photo submitted by Amestdian on 04/23/2022
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Photo submitted by joe1963martin on 02/07/2021
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Photo submitted by Terry204 on 07/09/2020
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Photo submitted by Terry204 on 07/09/2020
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18th hole Photo submitted by Lynnek on 04/28/2020
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 01/25/2019
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 01/25/2019
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 01/25/2019
Excellent Conditions and playing experience
The course is the best in South Carolina for the value and conditions with only Golf all around.
Love Santee National
Course was in very good condition for mid-March. Pretty busy so play a little slow. Only real complaint is condition of cart paths. Really need to be improved.
Great Value
First time here but have played in Santee previously. Staff was wonderful and very friendly. Course busy in high season. Was in fair shape, rough still dormant and a bit thin. Greens were quick and in good shape. Fairways in good shape as well. Back 9 slowed down with lots of groups. No ranger on the course, no beverage cart. Enjoyed the layout but likely would play here again when weather allows the course to be in better shape.
Impressive track
First time playing this course and we loved it, plush green fairways and almost 7000y from the back tees. The greens were in perfect condition and have plenty of slope, requiring strategic approach shots. Staff was very kind and nice clubhouse restaurant for snacks and drinks. We will be back!
Loved it
From the time we arrived until we left the course we could not have been more satisfied. The course was in great shape even this early in the year. Fairways looked and played beautifully and the greens were both lush and soft. The layout was challenging but even as a novice it was very enjoyable. Will definitely be in our regular rotation of courses
Santee National
Great course. Great layout. Narrow fairways and tough greens. Awesome price.
Excellent Condition. Wish a Ranger was present
The course is the best value for condition and money. The only problem is there are no rangers on the course to get a foursome that remove the flag all the time moving quickly.
This course has a demented greens keeper
Course is In great shape with the greens rolling quick. The greens keeper needs to evaluate where pins are place with greens this quick. Hit 16/18 greens shot 79. Other wise this is an absolute great track.
Course is in great shape
Played above my normal but had enjoyable experience. I will return
Overseeded fsirwsys
Cart path only even though pretty dry. Cart paths were very rough. Course was in nice condition. Took 4.5 hours probably because of cart path. Layout nice except many par fours were very similar. Nice to see green grass in February.
Great for the money
It was challenging and the staff was friendly and accommodating
Enjoyable Santee National
Wonderful layout. Requires investment in bunkers and cart paths. Staff friendly and obliging. Excellent driving range with new golf balls. New golf cart enhance enjoyment.
Excellent course
A great course to play. Hole #10 is difficult for women that aren’t long hitters. Course was cart path only but still enjoyed the round.
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