Cherokee Valley Golf Club
Calistang1966 shows off Cherokee Valley Golf Club, a scenic course in Travelers Rest, S.C. that was designed by P.B. Dye
450 Cherokee Valley Way, Travelers Rest, South Carolina 29690, US
(864) 895-6758
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About Cherokee Valley Course and Club

Cherokee Valley is a private members club available through stay-and-play packages in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 6,728-yard course was designed by P.B. Dye, who incorporated water features and rolling fairways into its pleasing design. Each cottage for rent is equipped with four separate bed-and-bath suites to ensure private and comfort. A resort-style outdoor pool, fitness center and the new Core 450 restaurant are amenities for all to enjoy.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Year Opened1992
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Cherokee Valley Course and Club

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars
217 Reviews (217)
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Pretty Course, Great Views, Friendly Staff

It's a great course with some beautiful views. But my goodness, those greens are elevated. Better have a good loft to get it up there and to stay.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Commented on 03/17/2015

Thanks for the pointers and glad you enjoyed the views during your round

Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Saturday Well Spent

Although the pace of play was delayed due to frost, it was still a fun and challenging course to play on.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 02/11/2015

Glad you had a fun and challenging time during your round.

Reviews 55
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Greens are the biggest challenge

Cherokee Valley is a beautiful course. All the holes are framed in majestic pine trees, but fairways are wide enough, even for the avg.weekly player. The greens are all pretty big, but each one has it's own challenges. Almost all have significant slopes that will escort low shots right off the green. These greens are fast, all the time.Downhill putts require just a touch, to go 20 ft. Local knowledge is a must, to score well here, but I loved the challenge....I'll be back.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 01/30/2015

Glad you enjoyed the challenge of the course and we hope to see you back soon

Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Good value but Staff was TERRIBLE

Not a good experience. From the moment we arrived it was terrible. No cart guy, pro shop guys not friendly at all. 5.5 hours to play 18 holes. At turn tried to get a sandwich took 25 minutes for 3 of us to get sandwich an drink. Waitress was rude. Never will return.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 01/23/2015

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Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Recommended
Played

Great day on a beautiful course

My dad, my 2 sons, and I had a great time at Cherokee Valley Golf Club. We'll definitely be back.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 01/06/2015

Glad to hear your family had a great time during your round. Cant wait for you to come back!

Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

worth a regular visit

Unique course with FAST, multiteared greens. Few of the bunkers need attention but we're supposed to stay out anyway. Dramatic elevation changes make club selection a fun process. Will definitely play regularly.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 01/06/2015

Great to hear you trully had fun during your round and even better that you will be back regularly!

Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great time.

Very challenging greens. Fast and sloping. Stay away from the woods in the fall, leaves.
Good condition all around.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Commented on 12/09/2014

Thanks for the review. Great tips and hope to see you back soon!

Review 1
Recommended
Played

Great Course

Went on a Sunday, had amazing views of the mountains, course was in great condition.

First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 12/09/2014

Glad you enjoyed the views and condition of the course!

Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good course at discounted rate.

Greens and fairways were in excellent condition when we played..just a little wet in spots. A lot of the bunkers were wet or muddy..luckily didn't spend much time there. Took about 4.5 hours with just a little waiting. This was at 10 on a Sunday. Plan to play again soon.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Average course, nothing special, poor staff

We were driving from a couple of hours away so my review will be slanted slightly based on that. The course, wasnt bad, but nothing special, not worth making a special trip for. The front nine had alot of gimmicky holes as some mountain courses will have. Not enough room to really put some holes, so they squeeze them in with blind shots and such. Some of the greens were rediculous. Im not talking about undulation, but just greens with complete outright hills or banks in them. They were in good shape, just not sure what purpose those greens/designs served. The back nine was more of a regular golf course, and yes had a couple nice holes with really nice views of the mountains. However my biggest complaint would be the staff. I play alot of golf in a lot of places and so you see a little of everything, but the two working in the proshop were about as cold and unfriendly, unwelcoming as anywhere ive played. If youre in the area and get a good deal on golfnow, and just havent played it, go for it. But i wouldnt pay the regular price or make a special trip for it. The course conditions were ok, no real complaints about fairways, or greens or bunkers or such. Just had a lot of silly holes, and very unfriendly staff.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Really Fun Course To Play

For the money - this is the best public course (worth playing) in the Greenville area. I typically pay $30-36 for 18 using GolfNow.

It has some really interesting shorter holes that make it a lot of fun to play. At least 3 holes are driveable for someone that can carry it 260-320 (depending on tees). And yes there are a few what the heck do I hit and where do I hit this tee ball.

There is one Par 3 on the backside that is a Kodak moment. Beautiful view!!!! but I wish the tee boxes were a little better maintained on that hole.

Overall condition is good (or well above average for $36). Snack shack is good at the turn, big boy hot dogs. Homeowner on 10 probably needs to understand he lives on a golf course at 220-260 from the tee. Get to know him my friends :)

My advice for the course - please keep high handicappers away and hacks aways. And for people that don't play golf this place will cost you at least 36 balls.

Good fun course worth playing ..... note again to hackers - this is not the place to loose 36 balls per round!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging course

Enjoyed this course. The course is in great shape, greens roll true and fast. There are many blind shots, so do due diligence if you're playing the course for the first time. This is a course where you want your misses to be in the right spots or you will have your work cut out for you on most holes. Nice practice facilities and a friendly staff. Bottom line, if you're looking for a course that Challenges your game, this is a great course.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

I loved the greens

Just do something with I think #4 with the blind small layup

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging Course With Nice Views

Great course to play with many challenging holes. Beautiful views and many blind approaches.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Gorgeous Course

I really like playing Cherokee as the course is just challenging enough, and full of great views.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent!

I have played this course numerous times, and it's always in superb shape. This is one of the best public courses in the upstate for sure.

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Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

beautiful views, challenging course!

Beautiful view and a very challenging course. Not the friendliest course I have every played. We told the man in the golf shop we were new to the course and he said no worries we were paired with someone who played regularly, however they had never played the course either and it was hard to follow where the holes went. Very narrow fairways, difficult greens but fun. Worth the trip out there, no cart service and no beer on Sundays.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great Conditions

Spectacular views, challenging but fair setup, Great value for the money!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful Course

The beauty of the course was amazing! The greens and fairways were in good shape. The staff was great! It was crowded the day we played but play the overall speed was good...played in about 4 hours. We got a great Golf Now price and played for $20.14 a piece.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun & Friendly

This is always a fun course to play that is not overly difficult, except the greens can be tricky, fast downhill and hard to read. I played as a single but was paired up with two nice gentlemen that were friendly and great to play with. If you are ever in the Upstate of SC, this should be one of the courses that you play.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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