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Golf Courses: A look at the Most Exclusive in America

By Eric Sedransk

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09: Amateur Bryson DeChambeau hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the third round of the 2016 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2016 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images for Golfweek)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09: Amateur Bryson DeChambeau hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the third round of the 2016 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2016 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images for Golfweek) /
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – APRIL 15: Chesson Hadley hits a shot from the sand on the 13th hole during the final round of the 2018 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 15, 2018 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – APRIL 15: Chesson Hadley hits a shot from the sand on the 13th hole during the final round of the 2018 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 15, 2018 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Cherokee Plantation, Yemassee,
South Carolina

What would you do with $1 Million? If you’re an avid golfer, hunter and fisher and are looking for a place to relax in the South Carolina low country, you could pay the initiation fee at Cherokee Plantation.

But don’t get too comfortable, because the annual dues will set you back another $85,000 per year!

Located just a short drive north of beautiful HIlton Head Island, SC the Cherokee Plantation is a blast from the past. In fact, you’re likely to see horse-drawn carriages meandering the property while you’re there.

The club is limited to 50 initial shareholders who all own property. However the club’s current membership roster is a robust 8.

The course is the brainchild of Peter de Savary, who made his name providing by providing wealthy European’s with places to unwind. Peter (or PDS as he is known) is one of the 5 initial owners of the plantation.

The course was built by Donald Steel. A designer not that well-known in the States, however he should be given he was the only man who has touched The Old Course at St. Andrews since it was created.

The course measures a stout 7100 yards from the tips and has more of a British links feel than a typical low country parkland layout. Indeed the course encourages the player to approach greens on the ground versus the typical American course. There is no out-of-bounds, but the rough can be penal.

The course in and of itself is not overly difficult. Not until you get to the greens at least that have some severe undulations.

Guests that have been fortunate enough to spend a day at this privileged playground note that it feels like you’ve stepped back in time or better yet onto the set of Gone With the Wind.

For those keeping track at home Cherokee is the only course on this list that actually has members besides its owners, but a list of 8 is sure to considered exclusive.

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