Charleston has a reputation as a premium golf destination, and some of its courses absolutely are. But the market also has some of the best-value public golf in the Southeast, and those courses don't get nearly enough attention.
If you know where to look, you can play a legitimate round of golf in the Charleston area for well under $75. These are not consolation-prize tracks. They are well-maintained, publicly accessible courses that locals play every week. Here's where to go.
Crowfield is the best-kept secret in Charleston golf. Located in Goose Creek about 20 minutes from downtown, it offers 18 well-maintained holes at prices that would be hard to find anywhere else in coastal South Carolina. The course plays through a former rice plantation with mature trees and natural wetlands. It has genuine character, not just a low green fee. Weekend rates top out around $72 with cart, which makes it one of the most accessible quality rounds in the entire market. This is where Charleston locals go when they want a good round without the tourist markup.
Book direct — no fees →Legend Oaks sits in Summerville, about 25 minutes from downtown Charleston, and consistently delivers a quality round at a fair price. The course is set among old-growth oaks and features some genuine elevation change, unusual for the Lowcountry, which keeps the layout interesting. At $42–$77, it's one of the best values in the market. Weekday morning rates can dip to the low $40s, making it an exceptional deal for a course of this quality. If you're staying in the Summerville area or don't mind the short drive, this is a must-play.
Book direct — no fees →Wescott Plantation is a consistent performer in the upper-value bracket. At $58–$70 gets you 27 holes spread across three nine-hole loops, which means you can mix and match for variety. The course is well-maintained and caters to all skill levels, making it a particularly good choice if you're playing with golfers of different abilities. The flat, open layout won't intimidate high-handicappers, and the price point is easy to justify for any group. It's a reliable, no-surprises round at a fair price.
Book direct — no fees →Shadowmoss edges just over the $75 threshold. We are including it because at $78 with cart it represents genuine value for a course this close to downtown. Located in West Ashley, it's one of the most accessible courses from the peninsula and the greater Charleston area. The layout winds through a residential community with mature trees, and the conditions are consistently good. If you're staying in West Ashley or just want the closest quality round to the city center, Shadowmoss is the answer.
Book direct — no fees →Links at Stono Ferry ($102–$160) in Hollywood, SC doesn't make the under-$75 list but deserves mention for what you get at its lower price points. The course is built on a former rice plantation along the Intracoastal Waterway and has one of the most distinctive settings in the Charleston market. Weekday and twilight rates can bring it within range of a reasonable splurge, and the layout is genuinely memorable.
All 13 verified Charleston courses with live pricing and direct booking links. No fees, no markup.
Browse Charleston courses →Every course on this list adjusts pricing by day of week and time of day. Weekday morning rates are almost always lower than weekend rates. Twilight rates, typically kicking in 3 to 4 hours before sunset, can drop prices by 30 to 50 percent. If you're flexible, calling the course directly or checking their booking page for next-day availability often surfaces deals that don't appear on third-party platforms.
And when you do book, book direct. Every course listed on SC Tee Times has a direct link to their own tee sheet. No booking fees, no platform charges. The price you see is the price you pay. ⛳