Champions Retreat: Bluff/Island

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About

Holes 18

Facility Type Private

Year Opened 2005

Designer Jack Nicklaus/Arnold Palmer

Awards

Best in State: Ranked eighth, 2011-'12. Ranked inside the top 10, 2007-'10. Ranked 11th, 2013-'14. Ranked 12th, 2021-'22. Ranked 14th, 2015-'18. Ranked 15th, 2019-'20.

Panelists

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

100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES

Shot Options

7.12

Character

7.07

Challenge

7.08

Layout Variety

7.14

Fun

6.95

Aesthetics

7.07

Conditioning

7.09

Reviews

1 / 3

Review

“This is a great golf course and facility. The three nine holes designed by Player, Palmer, and Nicklaus are unique, but are brought together by the wonderful atmosphere surrounding this golf community. The restaurant, bar, practice facility, and cottages make this a truly special place to visit. If you get a chance to go to Champions Retreat, please don't think twice."

2021

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Review

“The layouts feel very different from the other courses you may play in the South Carolina/North Georgia area (elevation changes and some marsh land). Has some similarities to the terrain at Augusta National but has its own unique style to it also."

2021

3 / 3

Review

“A spectacular facility. The Nicklaus nine is designed by the golden bear himself and offers a great collection of par fours. There are plenty of risk/reward opportunities with a truly unique short par four that is just a delight to play."

2020