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Your guide to every course, current conditions, local news, and insider tips for golf in the Pee Dee of South Carolina.

6 Courses Profiled
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5-Day Forecast
2026 Updated Guide
Featured Course
Traces Golf Club
Ron Garl • Est. 1991
6,750
72
72.5
133
27 holes. Best in Pee Dee 2018-2025. Public tee times available.

Florence is the Pee Dee region's golf hub. Traces Golf Club has been a perennial Pee Dee favorite, while Country Club of South Carolina and Florence Country Club anchor Ellis Maples and Donald Ross-style designs within the city.

Florence Golf at a Glance
6 courses profiled
Zone 8a year-round play
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First Look

Florence Golf Weather Now

48F
Clear
Feels like 44°F
as of 1:30 AM ET
Wind 9 mph N
Humidity 76%
Conditions Clear
Location Florence, SC
AI Caddie Tips
  • Clear skies — firm fairways increase roll. Play a club less into the wind.
  • High humidity (76%) — stay hydrated, ball carries slightly farther.
  • Cool temps: allow extra warm-up time, expect shorter carry distances.
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Florence Course Conditions Today

Temperature
48°F
Moderate
Wind Speed
9 mph
Calm
Humidity
76%
Moderate
UV Index
0
Low
FAIR
MARGINAL CONDITIONS — Plan accordingly. Wind or temperature may affect your game.
Extended Outlook

Florence Golf Forecast — 5 Days

TODAY
Sunny
67° / 45°
12 mph wind • 0% humidity
IDEAL
TUE
Sunny
73° / 47°
8 mph wind • 0% humidity
IDEAL
WED
Sunny
72° / 45°
8 mph wind • 0% humidity
IDEAL
THU
Sunny
72° / 44°
5 mph wind • 0% humidity
IDEAL
FRI
Sunny
72° / 47°
6 mph wind • 0% humidity
IDEAL
Pee Dee South Carolina

Florence SC Golf Courses

6 courses profiled
Country Club of South Carolina
SEMI-PRIVATE
3525 McDonald Blvd, Florence, SC 29506 • Ellis Maples & Ed Seay • Est. 1968
7,062
72
74.2
137

Greens: Bermuda

Ellis Maples and Ed Seay designed Country Club of South Carolina in 1968. Longest and toughest course in Florence at 7,062 yards. Maples' routing rewards accurate long-iron play; the closing par-4s are among the most demanding stretches in the Pee Dee. Full country-club facilities alongside golf.

Longest course in Florence. Ellis Maples design pedigree.

Pro Tip
Maples greens are subtle — the break rarely matches the eye. Play every putt inside 15 feet as straighter than you think and you'll drop more of them.
Country Club of South Carolina • (843) 662-6134
Visit Course I Played Here Semi-private — public tee times available; call for rates Claim — $99/mo
Owner Tools · Available with claim
Specials Empty
Twilight rates, weekday deals, league rounds — posted by the course.
Events Empty
Tournaments, charity scrambles, demo days — posted by the course.
Tee Times Empty
Direct booking link — posted by the course.
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Traces Golf Club
SEMI-PRIVATE
4322 Southborough Rd, Florence, SC 29501 • Ron Garl • Est. 1991
6,750
72
72.5
133

Greens: Bermuda

27-hole Ron Garl design opened 1991. Voted Best Course in the Pee Dee eight consecutive years (2018-2025). Three nine-hole loops let members and public players mix routings. Known for immaculate conditioning and the toughest set of par-3s in Florence.

27 holes. Best in Pee Dee 2018-2025. Public tee times available.

Pro Tip
Ask which two nines are set up for the day — the Garl short nine has the trickiest greens and often plays as the toughest of the three despite being the shortest.
Traces Golf Club • (843) 662-7775
Visit Course I Played Here Semi-private — public tee times available Claim — $99/mo
Owner Tools · Available with claim
Specials Empty
Twilight rates, weekday deals, league rounds — posted by the course.
Events Empty
Tournaments, charity scrambles, demo days — posted by the course.
Tee Times Empty
Direct booking link — posted by the course.
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Florence Country Club
PRIVATE
701 W Cheves St, Florence, SC 29501 • Donald Ross-style (John LaFoy renovation) • Est. 1924
6,429
71
71.6
128

Greens: Bermuda

Founded 1924 in the Donald Ross Golden Age tradition. John LaFoy led a full renovation that preserved the classic Ross-style greens complexes and added modern drainage and irrigation. One of the most historic layouts in the Pee Dee.

Ross-style greens. LaFoy renovation preserved original character.

Pro Tip
LaFoy restored Ross's crowned greens — never fly the pin. Land the ball 10 feet short and let it release; approach shots that carry too far will roll off the back every time.
Florence Country Club • (843) 662-9435
Visit Course I Played Here Members and guests only Claim — $99/mo
Owner Tools · Available with claim
Specials Empty
Twilight rates, weekday deals, league rounds — posted by the course.
Events Empty
Tournaments, charity scrambles, demo days — posted by the course.
Tee Times Empty
Direct booking link — posted by the course.
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Olde English Trail Golf Course
PUBLIC
3540 Shadow Creek Dr, Florence, SC 29501 • Tom Jackson • Est. 1998
6,750
72
71.8
128

Greens: Bermuda

Tom Jackson design, opened 1998 as The Crossings. Now Eberle family-owned and operated as Olde English Trail. Traditional public course with rolling terrain and generous fairways — one of the more forgiving 18-hole layouts in Florence.

Family-owned. Formerly The Crossings.

Pro Tip
The most walkable public 18 in Florence. Play a Saturday morning walking round for the value — under $50 including cart, half that walking.
Olde English Trail Golf Course • (843) 665-4886
Visit Course I Played Here Public — call for rates Claim — $99/mo
Owner Tools · Available with claim
Specials Empty
Twilight rates, weekday deals, league rounds — posted by the course.
Events Empty
Tournaments, charity scrambles, demo days — posted by the course.
Tee Times Empty
Direct booking link — posted by the course.
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Darlington Country Club
SEMI-PRIVATE
1416 Country Club Rd, Darlington, SC 29532 • Original 1926 layout (Richard Mandell renovation ongoing) • Est. 1926
6,342
71
70.8
124

Greens: Bermuda

Founded 1926 in Darlington, 12 miles from Florence. Currently undergoing a Richard Mandell renovation that will modernize the greens and drainage while preserving the original Golden Age routing. Members' course with public tee times available around member events.

Under Mandell renovation. Historic 1926 layout.

Pro Tip
Call ahead for course conditions during the renovation. When the work is done, this will be a completely refreshed classic — worth revisiting on the reopen.
Darlington Country Club • (843) 393-3315
Visit Course I Played Here Semi-private — public tee times available Claim — $99/mo
Owner Tools · Available with claim
Specials Empty
Twilight rates, weekday deals, league rounds — posted by the course.
Events Empty
Tournaments, charity scrambles, demo days — posted by the course.
Tee Times Empty
Direct booking link — posted by the course.
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Lake City Country Club
SEMI-PRIVATE
Lake City Country Club, Lake City, SC 29560 • Original 1968 layout • Est. 1968
6,654
72
71.4
126

Greens: Bermuda

Opened 1968 in Lake City, 25 minutes south of Florence. Weekday-only public access — weekends are members. Traditional country club layout with mature trees and small greens.

Weekday-only public tee times. 25 miles from Florence.

Pro Tip
Best weekday value in the Pee Dee. Book Tuesday or Wednesday mornings for open fairways and no member pressure.
Lake City Country Club • (843) 394-8484
I Played Here Semi-private — weekday public play only Claim — $99/mo
Owner Tools · Available with claim
Specials Empty
Twilight rates, weekday deals, league rounds — posted by the course.
Events Empty
Tournaments, charity scrambles, demo days — posted by the course.
Tee Times Empty
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Florence Golf News

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Highlands Invitational 2027
James Braid meets Donald Ross in the Highlands of Scotland — a seven-day group trip across Royal Dornoch, Cabot Highlands, Brora, and Fortrose & Rosemarkie. Built for golfers who want the courses, the company, and the craic done right.
When: Sept 11–17, 2027
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Questions and Answers

Florence Golf FAQ

Common questions about golf in the Florence area, answered.
  • Daily-fee and semi-private options in the Florence / Pee Dee set include Traces Golf Club, Country Club of South Carolina, Olde English Trail, Darlington Country Club, and Lake City Country Club. Florence Country Club is private.
  • Yes. Country Club of South Carolina is an Ellis Maples and Ed Seay design (1968). Traces Golf Club is a Ron Garl layout (1991). Olde English Trail is a Tom Jackson course (1998). Florence Country Club carries Donald Ross-style roots from 1924.
  • Country Club of South Carolina is the longest profiled layout at 7,062 yards from the tips.
  • Junior golfers in Florence can look to First Tee of Greater Pee Dee programming and SCHSL golf at Florence, South Florence, West Florence, and Wilson. The First Tee of Greater Pee Dee also serves the region.
  • Traces, Olde English Trail, Darlington Country Club, and Lake City Country Club post public or semi-private rates that change by season. Call the shop for the current 18-hole fee before you book.

HEREFlorence’s golf desk covers every course, every tournament, and every story relevant to golf in Florence and the Pee Dee. The local set is anchored by Country Club of South Carolina (Ellis Maples & Ed Seay, 1968), Traces Golf Club (Ron Garl, 1991), private Florence Country Club (Donald Ross-style roots, 1924), public Olde English Trail Golf Course (Tom Jackson, 1998), plus nearby Darlington Country Club and Lake City Country Club.

Tournament coverage tracks Pee Dee amateur events, Carolinas PGA pro-am stops that reach Florence, SC Junior PGA activity, and the SCHSL golf calendars for Florence, South Florence, West Florence, Wilson, and Darlington-area programs. Condition reports follow Pee Dee weather and river-plain storms.

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    A comprehensive golf etiquette manual has been introduced to provide players with foundational guidance before they step onto a course. The manual, designed to maximize enjoyment, improve course…

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    A foundational guide to golf etiquette, last updated in March 2013, continues to serve as a reference for players seeking to understand the sport’s unwritten rules before stepping…

  5. Florence Golfers Reminded of Etiquette Guidelines for Enhanced Play and Course Preservation

    Golfers across Florence and the broader Pee Dee region are encouraged to review a foundational guide to golf etiquette, a manual last revised in March 2013, which outlines…

  6. Golf Etiquette Manual Outlines Standards for Play in Florence and Beyond

    A golf course etiquette manual, last updated in March 2013, provides foundational guidelines for players, emphasizing principles designed to improve player enjoyment, maintain course conditions, and ensure safety…

  7. Golf Etiquette Manual Emphasizes Courtesy and Safety on Florence-Area Courses

    A detailed manual outlining fundamental golf etiquette continues to serve as a standard for players, emphasizing principles designed to enhance the overall experience for all participants, preserve the…

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    A foundational guide to golf course etiquette, first published in 2013, continues to offer essential recommendations for players across the Pee Dee region, including those frequenting courses in…

  9. John Deere Classic Underway, Florence Residents Can Tune In

    The 2026 John Deere Classic is underway at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, with competitive play scheduled from Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5. The PGA…