A view of hole #2 at Timberlake Golf Course
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3.9
370 Reviews (370)
5 Stars
117
4 Stars
152
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
77.7%
Recommend this course
306 out of 370 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.7
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 12 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.8%
Recommend this course
21 out of 26 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6579 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.6

Timberlake Country Club in Chapin sits on the shores of Lake Murray, just outside of Columbia in the Midlands of South Carolina. The classic design is reminiscent of traditional Scottish links courses, featuring a combination of water and pot bunkers as well as large grassy swales. The golf course sprawls across rolling hills, which provide plenty of contours and elevation changes. From the elevated tees, golfers will have a dramatic view of the rugged landscape. The golf course is mostly open though there are a few stands of mature trees that can be troublesome if you're not careful. The cavernous bunkers and carefully molded mounding present formidable challenges that will test even the best golfers. In addition to the golf course, Timberlake also offers a full driving range and practice green as well as tennis courts and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Golf Season Year round
Architect Willard Byrd

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2023 #4)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in South Carolina (2016 #13)

Reviews

3.9
370 Reviews (370)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 26
Bunkers 21
Elevation Changes 21
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 23
Advanced Golfers 20
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 25

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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Okay

Brand new carts are very nice. Older guy in the pro shop was very friendly. Course is in pretty good shape but they are selling 2 week old sandwiches in the club house. Guy at the snack bar didn’t seem in a great mood either.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Much improved course.

The course has improved so much since I played it last year. I actually enjoyed my round of golf this time. The pace of play was excellent. There were still some bad spots on the edges of the greens, but overall the greens were in good shape. I am so glad this course is in better shape. I will be playin here again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great weather!

Got lucky on a Friday w/ low temps & humidity. Course is improving. Had a fantastic day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Renovations look great

Recently renovated course looking great. Greens in great condition all around as well as fairways. Challenging layout will test your skills for a fun round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Previously Played

Terrible

Tee’d off Friday at 2:09. Played first 9 holes in 1 hour 40 min. Currently Back nine we were 1 hour 20 min and sitting on 12. A Marshall came through and said a dog fight went off at 1230 and mr Koosa plays real slow and will not let anyone play through.

Guess this is why koosa golf has such a bad rep.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

CRAPPY COURSE AWFUL GREENS NOTHING BUT DIRT

THIS COURSE WAS IN THE WORST SHAPE OF ANYTHING I HAVE EVER SEEN. THE GREENS WERE BUMPY DIRT. THE GRASS WAS DEAD.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Terrible Greens

This course have severely went down. This use to be one of the best course around. Now it's one of the worst. They have not taken care of the greens. It basically like putting on a baseball infield. More dirt than grass. Don't try to read the greens for putting it's useless, because it mainly just dirt. Fairway is excellent after that nothing to brag about. This was a wasted 38.00

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Horrible!

I’ve played this course quite a few times over the years. Used to have out of town friends and business colleagues experience the beauty and fun of this course. It seems to be getting worse every year from how nice it once was. The greens (dirt beds) are horrible! What was once a nice beautiful course with some fun challenges has now lost its beauty from so many trees being cleared out. It has and is continuing to become a cow pasture type course the way it’s being cleared. Sad. I will never play it again nor will I ever recommend it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor Condition

Fairways had many bald spots and greens were in very poor condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Horrible- should be shut down for rebuilding.

Don’t waste your hard earned money!
Every green is bad, no grass on greens, tees are not even groomed..
It is really sad how bad it really has gotten.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs help

Greens were probably some of the worst I have ever seen. This place needs a lot of work.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Show me the Greens!

The greens were really bad as well as tee boxes. It is a good track, hoping the course comes around in a couple of months before I return. They smdid not have my Golf Now reservation on the books.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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