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4.5
654 Reviews (654)
5 Stars
362
4 Stars
249
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
93.8%
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628 out of 654 reviews
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4.4
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.5%
Recommend this course
19 out of 21 reviews
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4.5
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
2
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.6%
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50 out of 54 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6858 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.9

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Greens Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Porter Gibson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.5
654 Reviews (654)
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Reviews 10
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4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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2.0
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First Time Playing

Decent layout.

We reached the course an hour early, we had drove up from the Tampa FL area. So we asked if we could go out then and was told the course was fully booked, so we had to wait. During the first 30 mins, only a twosome went out. So after 30 mins I inquired again and we were told we could go out.

The front 9 played okay, nothing spectacular about the course. The greens were inconsistent, some played faster than others. After we finished the front, we got to the back and there was a group on the 10th green, a group in the fairway and a group on the teebox, with a single also waiting to hit, who we had let play through. So the 1st tee was wide open and we decided to play the front again. We did get chastised for doing that, but was allowed to play. There was a twosome behind us and they told us we did not hold them up.

Everyone who we worked there that we came in contact with had a negative attitude. So that is why, I wouldn't recommend the course. I just want to play golf, not have someone who takes there job to seriously, to think they can speak to me disrespectfully.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course but terrible pin placement

Overall this is an amazing course. I’m not sure why but the pin placements were absolutely terrible but the greens are in good condition. Most of the pin placements were on a slope in the back of the green. I’m not sure if they had a greens keeper revenge tournament earlier in the day or something but it sure felt like it. I would definitely play this course again when the pins are relocated.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
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Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best of Santee

Everything was perfect. Only criticism is the cart path on the back nine is in need of repairs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 214
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Visited Santee National Again

The course been a favorite of ours to play for years now and look forward to playing when we are in Manning SC Visiting family. The course was just as rated great condition.

Play and enjoy it as we do when we visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 214
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

enjoy this course

its a must play if you are in the area drove from Manny SC to play not that far away but its always a course we e enjoy ,the course was in great shape and greens rolled fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

First time player

Course was in great shape considering time of year.

Counter help was very courteous and polite.

Would have like to seen better yard marking and there was no marshal to keep track of slow play

Front nine took over 3 hrs to play resulting in not enough time to finish round before running out of daylight

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best around for the money!

Worth driving from Columbia for a nice Saturday morning round. Paired up with a nice group and pace of play was reasonable. Will continue to come back as I have for several years. 5⭐️

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great conditions and empty; what more can you ask for

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great shape

Course is phenomenal for the price. I play several big dollar courses that is not in the same ball park of conditions . Thanks to the staff there for maintaining the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course to play

Santee National was in excellent condition when I played. It’s not terribly long and very playable. I shot an 89 and I don’t think I hit a solid iron shot all day. The greens were quick, but rolled smoothly and I felt like most putts were malleable. Would love to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

It’s been several years since I’ve played Santee and I was not disappointed in any way. The course was in great shape from tee box to green. The staff were very friendly and courteous. Thoroughly enjoyed my round there despite my score.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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