Best Golf Courses Near Anderson, SC

Anderson, South Carolina achieved fame and importance in the late 1800s as the first city in the world to use harnessed hydroelectric power. Anderson, which is 20 miles southwest of Greenville, has long been known as “The Electric City.” More recently, Anderson has adopted the moniker “The Friendliest City in the South.” Since golf is the ultimate game of politeness and etiquette, it’s not surprising that friendly Anderson is home to a full foursome of golf courses. The toughest course in town is Cobb’s Glen Country Club. Named after George Cobb, the designer of the course, Cobb’s Glen features 90 bunkers and fast greens. Tee time discounts may be found at The Club at Brookstone, which, following a bunker renovation in 2016, sports a more rugged look to go along with its smooth, fast greens, meticulous course conditioning, and extensive practice facilities. Also keep an eye out for a discount at Pine Lake Golf Club, a hilly, wooded, 1963-vintage layout that winds around a large lake. Tucked in a residential development, Stone Creek Cove is a 9-hole layout that’s ideal for beginners and families. Apart from golf, Anderson boasts a lively 16-block Historic District full of shops and restaurants. The town is also home to a few craft breweries and South Carolina’s first legal moonshine distillery, where you can get craft whiskey. For entertainment and nightlife, Anderson residents often head to Greenville. For sports, Clemson University is only a short drive away. If you are heading to Clemson, don’t miss The Walker Course at Clemson University, which in 2020 earned Golf Advisor honors as the top university course in the U.S. and the #11 facility in the country for course conditions.