Crescent Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton, South Carolina

Designed by Arnold Palmer, Crescent Pointe Golf Club demands power, precision and patience. It's a thinking man's golf course that rewards submission.

From 6,773 yards from the Palmer tees to 5,219 at the front tees, it's not a monster. In fact, it's a par 71 thanks to an extra par 3 on the front. Although not on Hilton Head Island, Crescent Pointe Golf Club can go head to head with virtually any course there, but at a more reasonable price.

Crescent Pointe Golf Club - No. 2

The par-3 No. 2 at Crescent Pointe Golf Club puts lots of trouble front and right.

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Crescent Pointe Golf Club - No. 1

The first green at Crescent Pointe Golf Club offers itself as a ball washer.

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Crescent Pointe Golf Club - No. 13

No. 13 at Crescent Pointe Golf Club is a lot of fun to drive - if things go to plan.

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Crescent Pointe Golf Club - No. 17

The No. 17 approach is tricky at Crescent Pointe Golf Club.

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Crescent Pointe Golf Club - No. 18

No. 18 at Crescent Pointe Golf Club has an abyss as a bunker right off the green.

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Crescent Pointe Golf Club - No. 3

Crescent Pointe Golf Club's third hole is pretty daunting from the back tees.

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Crescent Pointe Golf Club - No. 9

Don't be distracted by the beauty surrounding Crescent Pointe Golf Club's ninth hole.

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Crescent Pointe Golf Club - No. 17

The 17th green at Crescent Pointe Golf Club is off the marsh.

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