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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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Photo submitted by u7416965 on 04/14/2026
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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 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
Beautiful course , silent most of the time
Definitely check out this diamond in the rough, in the middle of nowhere yet next to I-95 along with 2 other golf courses. Must visit, must stay, must play.
Don't waste your money/time!! Rude staff
This will be my last time playing this course. The staff at the course have zero customer service skills. The one individual who claims to be the manager is always on a major power trip. He speaks to customers in a rude and demeaning tone. He couldn't manage a Burger King drive-thru. I have witnessed him raise his voice, and lose his cool. I believe that part of the golf experience is how you are treated by the staff, and this guy will ruin your experience. There are a couple of better courses in the area with much friendlier staff, who are always willing to accommodate. Please take your money to a course who treats customers with respect.
Nice Layout, Great value.
We had a great time playing this course. Very nice layout that doesn’t penalize you if you hit solid shots. Pro shop guys are nice and run a tight ship which is good for pace of plays. Beverage cart girl was nice and attentive.
Disappointed
No players, too many cheap rounds, and not nearly enough invested in course conditions. Don’t bother if you are looking for good course conditions.
Pleasant afternoon
The course looked pretty shabby. Greens could not be called greens but « browns »
This has the potential to be a lovely course. Yardage indications would help. We met a nice couple
Great Time!
Overall an outstanding place to play! Greens were not in as good as I expected them to be from other reviews but staff was great, course was fun(even though we played when it was very windy), the HOT DOG was phenomenal, and I shot 76 from the Black tees! With only 1 birdie. So I have to say, I’ll be back next time I’m in the area! Thank you Santee National!
Cold and blustery day at santee national
Reminded me of golf in the northeast US. Enjoyable experience. Gladly play again
Good value
Unacceptable consideration of handicapped players
The management of this course refused to cancel my booking when I attempted to reach them after they issued a statement that morning saying that play was for cart on path only. I am handicapped and can barely play 18 holes with a cart on the fairway due to back surgery followed by a total right knee replacement, which the post op PT "ruined my back again. I am on pain killers all day, so this management decision to cancel my reservation and provide me a refund is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. I could take further action, but my bank has issued me a refund, and I will drop it at that and not pursue further action with the American Disabilities Act against Santee National.
Bob Nerbun
Fast greens
Super fast greens, tight grass but time of year is most of it. Pace of play was a little slow for my liking. Carts brand new, nice place and we play it every year when visiting my mother in law.
Beautiful course - brutally slow play
We loved everything about this course except the pace of play. There was a group of 20 playing best ball in front of us. Most had obviously never golfed. It took us almost 3 hours to play 9 holes.
I would suggest not booking tee times for regular golfers when these types of events are booked. It is very frustrating and could lead many to play elsewhere.
Excellent Conditions and playing experience
The course is the best in South Carolina for the value and conditions with only Golf all around.
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