Ten golf facilities made this year's guide, located across Anderson, Easley, Pickens, Clemson, Williamston, Pendleton, and Spartanburg. These destinations hold ratings ranging from 4.2 to 4.8 stars, spanning clubs and courses equipped with fairways, greens, sand traps, and cart paths, as reflected in player feedback. Review counts run from 113 up to 1,278 entries, highlighting how local golfers actively evaluate each location based on course upkeep, pricing, and overall playing experience.
Rankings are determined strictly by a mathematical formula multiplying the star rating by the logarithm of the review count, with no paid placements accepted.
1. The Club At Brookstone
Located in Anderson, South Carolina, this facility earns a 4.8 star rating across 1,278 reviews. Visitors note it is a super fun course that is very reasonably priced, pointing out $1 beer Tuesday promotions. Reviewers also mention that the golf carts are a bit rickety and do not include coolers.
2. Southern Oaks Golf Course
Situated in Easley, South Carolina, this venue holds a 4.5 star rating from 310 reviews on 105 Southern Oaks Dr.
3. The Rock Golf Club & Resort
Pickens, South Carolina is home to this location, which rates 4.4 stars based on 319 reviews at 171 Sliding Rock Rd. Players describe an awesome experience on a beautiful and unique course, highlighting well-maintained greens and fairways alongside an incredibly friendly and welcoming staff.
4. The Walker Course
Found at 210 Madren Center Dr in Clemson, South Carolina, this course maintains a 4.6 star rating from 211 reviews. Golfers report perfect weather and excellent course conditions with greens that rolled properly, complemented by a very friendly and professional staff.
5. Saluda Valley Country Club
Operating at 598 Beaverdam Rd in Williamston, South Carolina, this country club scores 4.4 stars over 266 reviews. Patrons call it the best value golf in Upstate SC, pointing to ongoing improvements, wide fairways, and quick greens.
6. Boscobel Golf & Country Club
Based in Pendleton, South Carolina at 1221 Summers Dr, this facility holds a 4.3 star rating from 247 reviews. Visitors praise the excellent course condition and note that the sand traps are amazing and easy to get out of.
7. Cobbs Glen Country Club
Located at 2201 Cobbs Way in Anderson, South Carolina, this venue is rated at 4.2 stars based on 266 reviews.
8. Pine Lake Golf Club
Situated in Anderson, South Carolina at 410 Carpenter Rd, this club receives a 4.2 star rating across 220 reviews. Reviewers characterize it as an excellent course with a great layout, though they note the cart path needs some work.
9. The Trails DGC
Operating in Anderson, South Carolina, this course earns a 4.6 star rating from 119 reviews. Players find it fun and challenging without being too long, making it suitable for recreational players and above, as well as beginners and kids.
10. The Country Club of Spartanburg
Located at 2500 Country Club Rd in Spartanburg, South Carolina, this facility holds a 4.6 star rating across 113 reviews. Golfers describe a beautiful, well-kept course featuring lush second cuts following rain, fast greens, and a more difficult back nine.
How we ranked these
Our directory builds rankings objectively by combining user review scores with total review volume, ensuring every location reflects genuine community consensus. Read more about our process in our methodology.