Best public golf courses in Charleston, SC

The best public golf course in the Charleston area is The Ocean Course in Johns Island. These 21 courses are all open to the public, ranked by our overall rating.

1. 1The Ocean CourseJohns Island, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,767 yds9.9
2. 2Oak Point Golf CourseKiawah Island, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,579 yds9.8
3. 3Turtle Point Golf CourseJohns Island, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,822 yds9.8
4. 4Osprey Point Golf CourseJohns Island, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,769 yds9.8
5. 5Cougar Point Golf CourseKiawah Island, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,620 yds9.5
6. 6Dunes West Golf and River ClubMount Pleasant, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,817 yds8.8
7. 7Links At Stono FerryHollywood, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,637 yds8.7
8. 8Wrenwoods Golf CourseJoint Base Charleston, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,545 yds8.3
9. 9Links Golf CourseIsle of Palms, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,722 yds8.2
10. 10City of Charleston Municipal Golf CourseCharleston, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,442 yds7.9
11. 11Summerville Country ClubSummerville, SC · Public · 18 holes · 5,854 yds7.6
12. 12Harbor Golf CourseIsle of Palms, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,275 yds7.2
13. 13Crowfield Golf ClubGoose Creek, SC · Public · 18 holes · 7,005 yds7.2
14. 14Charleston National Golf ClubMount Pleasant, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,914 yds7.1
15. 15RiverTowne Country ClubMount Pleasant, SC · Public · 18 holes · 7,122 yds7.1
16. 16The Club at Pine ForestSummerville, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,836 yds6.9
17. 17Shadowmoss Golf & Country ClubCharleston, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,496 yds6.6
18. 18The Golf Club At Wescott PlantationSummerville, SC · Public · 18 holes · 7,131 yds6.6
19. 19Redbank Golf CourseGoose Creek, SC · Public · 18 holes · 5,635 yds6.5
20. 20Legend Oaks Golf ClubSummerville, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,809 yds6.4
21. 21Patriots Point LinksMount Pleasant, SC · Public · 18 holes · 6,868 yds5.9

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Updated October 2026