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4.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6413 yards
Slope 120
Rating 70.9

Lake Marion Golf Course is situated in the heart of Santee, one of the East Coast's premier golfing destinations. The course is routed through a series of lakes and mature pine forests. Trees border the fairways and there are 47 strategically placed bunkers lurking beside the greens. Water also comes into play on a few holes. The gently rolling terrain provides elevated greens and subtle but tricky contours. The winding layout also has a few doglegs that can be hard to navigate. Don't let the challenges fool you though, the golf course is player friendly enough for beginners to approach with confidence. It is a favorite amongst both locals and visitors not only for the extremely playable layout but also the well conditioned greens that putt fast and true all year long.

Course Details

Year Built 1978
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Miniverde Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ed Riccoboni (1978)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts required. Golf shUorts permitted. No tees, tanks, halters, swimsuits, blue jeans, cut-offs, short shorts, jogging shorts, bike shorts, athletic shorts, or thong sandals.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.0
114 Reviews (114)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 13
Elevation Changes 10
Water Hazards 8
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 11
Group Getaways 9
Playing Multiple Courses 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 11
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 66
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

No longer associated with GolfNow and affiliates

Lake Marion and Santee Cooper Country Club are no longer partnered with GolfNow and their affiliates. I booked a Hot Deal at Santee Cooper Country Club in September. When I arrived at the course, the didn't have a reservation for me in the system or the couple that arrived just before me. The staff got me out on the course. The same thing happened at the Lake Marion Golf Course yesterday -- no reservation in the system. The staff at both courses said that they discontinued their relationship with GolfNow in June 2022. Lake Marion was able to get me out on the course at my scheduled tee but charged me a discounted greens/cart fee. They said that they were not receiving any payments from GolfNow and that I would have to request a refund from GolfNow. GolfNow refunded my HotDeal payment and said that they would elevate the issue to get this courses removed from their booking system. If you're going to play either course, contact the ProShop or use the golf course website to book a tee time. I got lucky that the staff was friendly and was able to get me out even though I didn't have a confirmed tee time. You might not be so lucky if you use the GolfNow app.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I played by myself and played in 2 1/2 hours. They are refurbishing the bunkers so be prepared for the work being done. The rest of the course is in excellent shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lake Marion

Greens were very fast.
Several sand traps are under repair und unplayable.
Overall a nice public heavily played course.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Why have a starter

Saw 2 fivesomess and what was either 2 groups that got so treed of the backup they played together it was at least a sixsome all teed off together, We had just 2 their was another 2 just 1 groups in front we were there well before tee time could of held them up or moved us up and teamed us up so we were not constantly waiting. We were allowed to play through the 2 groups of four before the round ended the other group of two must have played through the fivesome we ended up behind that was ridiculous. No collared shirts requirred and others playing in jeans. Not what I am used to. Course not in great shape, tee boxes ang fairways, greens were not that bad, consistent but on the slow side = course could be NICE, Course was what I expected for the price,

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf at Lake Marion

Nice course and staff. Layout was challenging but play went quickly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

I loved playing today. Excellent staff and the curse was in Excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Major bunker construction going on!!!

The bunker construction is major issue, please beware, this will be an issue for weeks to come. My reservation didn't show up at golf shop and the attendant thought the course didn't take Golf Now anymore. Pace of play was great, greens needs some care, fairways in good shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf

Nice cpurse to play on. Just alot of people go there and play is slow at times
But would definitely go back again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course friendly staff

I enjoy going golfing there. Put my bluetooth speaker on listen to music while playing golf with my family i would recommend this course to anyone. Its not rundown either

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average

Played the course for the first time. The course is in very average condition compared to the other courses in the area I’ve been playing. Tee boxes are overgrown and course doesn’t look like it’s seen water in months. The greens were the only bright spot

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best Course value for the area

The carts have GPS monitors in them for starters, so distance judging is automatically easier. Course was well maintained and nice. The pro shop is a Smorgasbord of equipment, accessories, and clothing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Good layout

Course not in great shape. Fairways mowed the day I played, apparently for the first time in a while. Greens not good. Grass was thin and somewhat bumpy. Bunkers weren't playable. Little sand and had obviously not been raked in weeks.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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