The Country Club of South Carolina

PrivateMembership is required to use the Club; it is not open to the general public.ActiveThe Club is currently open and operating.Golf-firstGolf is the Club's central focus, ahead of other amenities or social programming.Family-orientedProgramming and facilities are geared toward members with children and multi-generational family use.
  • 16th percentileCost, nationwide
  • 7Documented amenities
Map illustration marking the location of The Country Club of South Carolina in Florence, South Carolina.

The Country Club of South Carolina is a private country club in Florence, South Carolina, in Florence County.

It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including practice facility, driving range, clubhouse and other documented facilities.

The initiation fee runs around $3,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include social, junior and nonresident memberships.

Culture research describes it as golf-first, family-oriented, socially active and relaxed.

The reported documented minimum first-year membership cost for Full Golf membership is $6,900. That is below the South Carolina median of $34,669. Nationwide, it is below the median of $32,320.

Location & Directions

3525 McDonald Blvd, Florence, SC, 29506
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Membership & Golf Access Cost

It is below the South Carolina median of $34,669 and higher than about 9% of 34 comparable Clubs there.

The listed initiation fee for Full Golf membership is $3,000.

The listed monthly membership dues for Full Golf membership are $325.

Initiation fee

$3,000

One Time · Full Golf · Effective 2026

Membership dues

$325

Monthly · Full Golf · Effective 2026

These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.

Additional Fees & Minimums

These are charges we found on top of membership dues or golf-access pricing shown above. Add them to your budget if they apply to your membership category or how you plan to use the Club.

Food & beverage minimum

$50

Monthly · Full Golf · Effective 2026

Cart or trail fee

$120

Monthly · Unlimited Cart Option · Effective 2026

Charges can change and may not apply to every member. Confirm the current amount, billing period and membership category directly with the Club.

Membership

Here's what's documented about how to join The Country Club of South Carolina, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.

This access model represents about 54.3% of 105 researched South Carolina Club records.

Membership options and availability

Membership types
Full Membership; Young Professional; Social Membership; Senior Membership; Non-Resident Membership; CCSC Community Membership
Social membership
Yes
Junior membership
Yes
Nonresident membership
Yes

Joining requirements

Application process
Submit a membership inquiry or contact the club to discuss the membership option that fits your needs.

Amenities & Facilities

Reported amenities at The Country Club of South Carolina include practice facility, driving range, clubhouse and other documented facilities.

Available amenities
  • Practice Facility
  • Driving Range
  • Clubhouse
  • Dining
  • Pool
  • Fitness
  • Tennis

Golf

Golf at The Country Club of South Carolina includes 1 documented course.

Course overview

Courses
1
Course details
  • 18 holes

Course design

Architects
  • Ellis Maples

Policies

Documented policies for The Country Club of South Carolina cover dress requirements and facility schedules. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.

Dress code
Golf requires spikeless golf or tennis shoes and appropriate golf attire. Men must wear collared, sleeved shirts; Bermuda-length shorts are permitted, while denim, sweatpants, and cutoffs are prohibited. Members are responsible for their guests' appearance.

Club Culture & Public Commentary

This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.

This documented Culture trait is shared by about 17.2% of 99 researched South Carolina Club records.

  • Golf-first
  • Family-oriented
  • Socially active
  • Relaxed
  • Resort-style
  • Community-oriented
  • Wellness-focused
  • Racquets-focused
  • Dining-focused

Culture context

A relaxed, resort-style community club with golf at its core, extensive family and social programming, plus racquets, fitness and dining.

What people discuss

Public feedback is mixed-positive. Hole19 golfers rate the course well, and many Tripadvisor reviewers praise the layout, staff and value; however, Tripadvisor also includes criticism of course conditions after difficult weather and at least one strong complaint about feeling unwelcome around members. The course and staff draw more consistent praise than the social atmosphere does.

This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.

Club History

How long The Country Club of South Carolina has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.

  1. Independent course records list the Ellis Maples course as opening in 1969.

  2. Documented

    The club describes more than fifty years of history around its Ellis Maples-designed championship course.

Additional statistics

Additional Statistics

Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for The Country Club of South Carolina: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in South Carolina and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.

Membership market position

First-year membership cost comparison

The reported documented minimum first-year membership cost for Full Golf membership is $6,900. It is below the South Carolina median of $34,669 and is higher than approximately 9% of 34 compatible peer records. It is below the nationwide median of $32,320 and is higher than approximately 16% of 1025 compatible peer records.

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Documented Club profile

Golf, fitness and dining

This combination is also documented at 39 other South Carolina Clubs and 1608 other Club records nationwide.

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Club culture

Resort-style

This documented Culture trait is shared by 17.2% of 99 researched South Carolina Club records and 9.7% of 3402 researched records nationwide.

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Blank or unresearched fields are excluded, the number of Clubs compared varies by fact, and this Club is never counted in its own comparison group. These are benchmarks from our own directory, not market-wide estimates, so treat them as directional rather than exact.

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Sources & Verification

These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.

  1. www.countryclubsc.com/join/membership-options Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing, Additional fees
  2. www.teeoff.com/courses/1036322-country-club-of-south-caroli… Research SourceSupports: Club history
  3. www.countryclubsc.com Research SourceSupports: General research
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  1. www.countryclubsc.com/golf Research SourceSupports: General research
  2. www.countryclubsc.com/golf/course-layout Research SourceSupports: General research