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4.3
294 Reviews (294)
5 Stars
148
4 Stars
115
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
90.4%
Recommend this course
273 out of 294 reviews
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4.3
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 20 reviews
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4.2
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.8%
Recommend this course
36 out of 41 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6461 yards
Slope 134
Rating 71.2
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Golden Hills Golf and Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
294 Reviews (294)
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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow Play

Golden Hills is a great golf course but the pace of play is frustratingly slow. A tactful ranger would certainly speed things along. I live 5 minutes away and only play the course infrequently because of the slow pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens, Greens, Greens

Always in good shape, and greens are well maintained. Fairways are pretty tight. The greens will eat your lunch though as they are very fast and every single one is severely sloped, two tiered, or have crazy mounds. If you are not below the pin forget it, especially when they decide to put the flag on the edge of the slope. Pretty interesting layout, but the greens are unfair. #10 is really a joke of a hole as well.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Overbooked

30 min delayed tee time, due to the course overbooking themselves. Had to wait 5-10 each hole to tee off.

Greens in great shape.
Driving range is member only
Short but challenging course.
Lots of holes with water.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Overbooked

Had to wait 30 min after scheduled tee time before we could tee off. Worst case of a course overbooking that I’ve seen. Had to wait 5-10 min on each hole to tee off after that.

Greens were in really good shape.
Short course, but challenging.
Lots of holes with water.
Member only driving range.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Great course, but overbooked

I love GH, its a fantastic course. But in no world should a solo rider take over 4 hours to play 18 because the course is so backed up and no one will let you play through. Part of it is on the people playing, but part is also in the course overbooking itself

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course a always. Must Walk a little and Play

One of the best courses in Columbia,SC. A must play for Golf enthusiasts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good condition fun layout

Really enjoyed my day at Golden Hills. Greens and fairways were in great shape. The course is somewhat tight in places, but fair. A number of really fun holes. The hot deal rate for like 45 bucks is, in my opinion, the among best value in the Columbia area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A very solid course to walk and to play

Played this course before and it’s challenging to score well. Fairways are fair but the greens are fast (keep it below the hole). I will certainly return to try and conquer next time!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Free for All

Too many groups just jumping out on the golf course. We quit on the 13th hole when 4 groups were on that hole.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Nice course

Decent layout and in good condition. I will play again if in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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