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4.6
672 Reviews (672)
5 Stars
375
4 Stars
254
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
94.5%
Recommend this course
646 out of 672 reviews
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4.7
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 18 reviews
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4.6
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
Recommend this course
42 out of 44 reviews
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Course Highlights
This course offers outstanding value with a creatively varied layout blending wooded areas, water hazards, and multi-tiered challenging greens. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play consistently make for a welcoming round.

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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Reviews

4.6
672 Reviews (672)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 19
Bunkers 17
Undulating Greens 15
This course/club is great for:
Locals 17
Advanced Golfers 16
Seniors 13
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 140
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Florida Advisor
First Time Playing

Dog leg every which way

Santee National is truly a splendid golf course, especially considering the price is one of the most reasonable prices in the low country. If your driver is your main weapon, beware. The front night has a few dog like that will take it out of your hands, but overall it lulls you into a sense of security with wide-open fairways. However, the back nine will test your decision making skills with several drastic doglegs that make the driver difficult to hit. In addition to the hard right and left hand turns, trees are much more prevalent along the edges of the rough. Some of the greens on both sides have drastic slopes that don’t look terrible from the Teebox but how much more intimidating up close. Course conditions were very nice and my experience with the pro shop staff was positive. I really look forward to playing this course again to get some redemption on some of the holes. I wish I had done better on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great experience, fun course.

This course was in great shape. The layout was exceptional. Don't miss this course if you have a chance to play it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

JSVRR

Great Value Great Condition and Very Friendly Staff and Snack Bar Staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course

We've had so much rain in our area that our local courses have been wet with cart path ony conditions. We were pleasantly surprised that this wasn't the case here! The course was in great shape, greens were fast and we practically had the course to ourselves. The gentlemen in the pro shop couldn't be any nicer! We will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

practice round

Layout B+, Conditions A, Pace A, Carts A, Cart Paths C, Staff A

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course

Course was in excellent shape. Fairways and greens were good, tee boxes good. Layout was nice (lot of doglegs holes though). Pace of play was good.

Only complaint would be the excessive bugs/gnats. Maybe its the location or time of yr but we played other courses in the area where the bugs were not as bad.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course and Great Value

My son and I played this course with one of his friends. We enjoyed our round and played at a good pace. Staff was friendly and the range and course were in good shape. Greens were soft because a lot of rain the previous day but they rolled well and were in very good shape. We will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I enjoyed playing the course, will be playing regularly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pristine

In super nice condition, played two different days first day was able to start a few minutes before tee time, had one guy in front of us but he played super fast, we had nobody behind us to worry about and there was atleast 10 different employees out maintaining the course from raking bunkers, rolling greens, blowing off greens, cutting grass, trimming around the greens etc it was awesome , the 2nd day playing not as much employees out but had a group of 6 go out in front of us and they even kept pace of play up and we hardly had to wait. I will definitely play this course again best course within 45 minutes

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Can’t beat it for the price

Was able to go to Santee national twice the last few weekends because of the amazing hot deals. Have enjoyed both times. The greens have been aerated so the putting is a little difficult sometimes, but thoroughly enjoyed both times playing here. Would highly recommend.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Aerated greens

Good overall value due to the greens being aerated the day before. But course was wide open due to that.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

I'm great course for the money.

Santee National is always in great condition. Even though there were aerating the greens the greens were still in fine shape. The friendliness of the staff never goes away. Fairways were nice and lush. Tea boxes also in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens being aerated so that was why they did not get 5 stars across all

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice round

Great course just aerated the greens otherwise it was excellent. Will play again..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course!

Fair challenges on many of the holes. Well taken care of .. I will definitely play again when in the area. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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