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About The Club

Photo Courtesy South Side GalleryThe Palmetto is located in the heart of Aiken, SC. Membership and play are private except during the Masters Golf Tournament. During the first full week of April every spring, The Palmetto opens for public play.

This club has been listed by the USGA as one of the first 100 clubs established in the U.S.

It was also recognized by "GOLF Magazine" in their 1995 list of "The First 100 Clubs in America."

The signature hole is #7, a 158-yard, par 3, considered as one of the 100 most difficult holes in America.

"Golf Digest" rated this as the 20th "Best in State" course for 1995-96.

"Golf Connoisseur" rated Palmetto #69 in The 100 Most Prestigious Private Clubs in America.

 

 

Par Slope Front 9 Back 9 Course Rating
Men - Tournament Tees 71 138 3,342 3,371 73.5
Men - Middle - Red Tees 71 134 3,262 3,219 72.0
Men - White - Red Tees 71 130 3,130 3,173 71.0
Men - Forward - White Tees 71 128 2,680 2,677 70.4
Men - Senior - Gold Tees 72 126 2,621 2,677 66.5
Women - Blue Tees 71 117 2,621 2,559 70.5