Orangeburg County has excellent golf and country club facilities with both private and public facilities available.

Membership Organization

There are several private membership organizations in Orangeburg County. Facilities range from a 9-hole course and swimming pool to an 18-hole championship course, driving range, swimming pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse.

Country Club of Orangeburg

This private, member-owned country club boasts on Ellis Maples 18 hole golf course, a driving range, 2 practice greens, pro shop, 8 tennis courts (2 hard, 6 clay), Jr. Olympic swimming pool, baby pool, bath houses, clubhouse with dining rooms, snack bar, lounge and banquet facilities. Membership categories include full-golf membership, tennis membership and social membership. Considerations for membership are made monthly by the Club's Board of Directors.

Hillcrest Golf and Recreational Facility

This 200 acre recreational facility is owned and operated by the city of Orangeburg and includes a public 18-hole golf course, a driving range, putting green, and chipping green with sand traps. The facility also has three baseball/softball fields, eight lighted tennis courts, and a clubhouse for conventional outings. Annual dues are available and golf lessons are available by appointment. A tee time should be reserved on weekends and holidays. Open daily from 8:00 a.m. until dark. (Closing time varies with the season), rates are as follows:

Lake Marion Golf Course/Santee Cooper Resort

This public 6600 yard championship course is located in Santee overlooking Lake Marion which includes a driving range, putting green, pro shop and deli. Rates are as follows:

18 holes, including cart $22.00 - $39.00

Santee Cooper Country Club/Santee Cooper Resort

This challenging 18 hole course is tucked inside Santee Cooper Resort, a unique retirement community. Amenities include pro shop, snack bar, putting green, driving range, carts, lessons and club repairs.

Santee National Golf Club

This 7200 yard course with Bermuda grass greens will challenge everyone from duffers to pros. With 4 tees at each hole, golfers can match the challenge of the course to their skill level.

18 holes, including cart $25.00 - $39.00