Promoting excellence in South Carolina golf course design and operations
through competitive rankings, education and public advocacy.


A Message From The South Carolina Golf Course Rankings Panel:

For the past two decades, the South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel has been dedicated to promoting golf in our state and recognizing the outstanding courses across South Carolina.

To further our mission and enhance our impact, we are undergoing a transformation. Our panel is now known as the South Carolina Golf Course Rankings Panel, a name that better reflects our purpose: identifying and celebrating the top courses in the state. Importantly, we want to dispel any misconceptions about our role in providing slope and difficulty ratings.

After 20 years of leadership, Michael Whitaker, our executive director, has retired. In his place, we’ve established a new seven-member board and appointed two regional managers for each area of the state. These regional managers will serve as the primary points of contact for panel members and will coordinate group outings within their respective regions.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please visit our Contact Us page and send us a message.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the South Carolina golf community for the support we’ve received over the past two decades. Here’s to earning your trust for another 20 years!



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