The Golf Club At Briar's Creek

Johns Island, SC, United States • Private

Best In State

Overview

About

Holes 18

Length 7117

Slope 142

Facility Type Private

Designer Rees Jones, ASGCA

Awards

Ranking history:

Best in State: Ranked inside the top five, 2005. Ranked inside the top 10, 2003, 2007-'09, 2013-'16. Ranked inside the top 20, 2011-'12, 2017-'22. Ranked 26th, 2023-'24.
2023-'24 ranking: 26th.

Panelists

Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists

3.7

100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES

Shot Options

6.8647

Character

6.9904

Challenge

6.9475

Layout Variety

6.7041

Fun

6.8364

Aesthetics

7.1095

Conditioning

7.0482

Reviews

1 / 6

Review

“Nothing that distinguishes this course which had redundant linear par 4's that went back and forth and looked like a driving range. Two par3's on the back nine very similar in design. Wile the last hole a par 5 was a R/R second shot, most players could not take advantage of that feature and instead tried to lay up in an are that fed balls to the same divot infested area for their third shot. Not a course that inspires.."

2023

2 / 6

Review

“Private Rees Jones design in the South Carolina low-country. Course plays in, around and over numerous marshy areas. Very welcoming staff and membership. You should definitely play here if invited."

2022

3 / 6

Review

“Briar's Creek is a highly exclusive Rees Jones design near Kiawah Island, SC. Featuring wonderful practice facilities, a laid back vibe, and an engaging championship layout, this is a very nice club and certainly worth a play if you get the chance. Holes 9 and 18 are among the most memorable, with carries over the marshes on both approaches."

2022

4 / 6

Review

“The front 9 was pretty boring with flat holes with not much character except for a couple. Green complexes were round and not very interesting. The last 3 holes are really good and distinct and interesting but not enough to make up for the other holes. Course is in excellent condition."

2021

5 / 6

Review

“This course has some really nice holes and some really frustrating design features. There are plenty of holes where a bad shot gets penalized without providing any reward for a good shot. There are some great views and beautiful landscaping, and the course is almost always in perfect shape. Clubhouse is fantastic - make sure you take a shower after your round!"

2021

6 / 6

Review

“Beautiful club house with excellent practice facilities. Hard course with lots of carry holes. Tuff test for good golfers. High handicappers will struggle. Lots of sand traps. Many holes are target specific off the tee and second shot. Other holes are clones. Enjoyed playing but a tuff test."

2018