Tom Fazio Design ·
Lake Keowee, SC
Keowee Springs Golf at The Cliffs
A private par-72 Fazio course above Lake Keowee, built in three six-hole loops so you can play six, twelve or the full eighteen.
- Opened
- 2008
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 4,600–7,100
- Slope
- 113–139
- Rating
- 66.2–74.0
The Course
Tom Fazio's Family Course on Lake Keowee
Keowee Springs opened in September 2008 as Tom Fazio's second course at The Cliffs, after Keowee Vineyards. It drew praise from the golf press almost as soon as the greens were first rolled.
The routing is the story. Three six-hole loops and a family set of tees make it easy to fit golf around a lake day, bring the kids along, or play a fast six before dinner. It is also home course to the Sassy Sixers, the club's ladies' golf group.
Design & Layout
Three Loops of Six Holes
Three Six-Hole Loops
The 18 holes are routed as three loops of six, so a quick six or a twelve fits around a day on the lake.
Family Tees
A dedicated set of family tees plays from about 4,600 yards, with the back tees stretching to about 7,100 for low handicappers.
Forgiving by Design
Fazio set out to build a friendlier course: more groomed turf, less rough and bunkers placed as much for the eye as for the penalty. He has said he designed it as a course his own large family could enjoy.
Turf & Terrain
Bermuda grass fairways and rough, TifEagle tees and 007 bentgrass greens, laid across a gently rolling mountainside with long views over Lake Keowee.
Golf Meets the Lake
Six Holes, Then the Water
6
A Quick Loop
One six-hole loop before the boat goes out or the sun goes down.
12
Two Loops
A mid-length round when the morning is half spoken for.
18
The Full Course
Par 72 from family tees at about 4,600 yards to the tips at about 7,100.
The Golf Campus
Practice Facility & Clubhouse
Practice Facility
The largest at The Cliffs: a 6.5-acre range, about an acre of practice tees, and two short-game greens plus a putting green, more than 18,000 sq ft of practice green in all.
The Clubhouse
Designed by Hart Howerton, with pavilions and open-air breezeways overlooking the 18th hole, plus dining, a bar and lounge, golf shop and wellness center.
The Bistro & The Porch
The Keowee Springs Bistro is the casual post-round spot. The Porch mixes a retail shop, a wellness boutique and a bar.
Fitness Studio
Strength, flexibility and balance work aimed at helping members play better golf.
One Club, Seven Courses
Keowee Springs Golf Membership
Golf at Keowee Springs comes through membership in The Cliffs, which is tied to owning a home or homesite in one of its seven communities. Buy here and Keowee Springs becomes your home club.
- Golf Membership includes all seven Cliffs courses
- 14-day advance tee times and member events at your home club
- Play at the other six is subject to availability and club rules
- Active Membership covers wellness, racquet, dining and lake amenities, with limited golf
| Course | Designer | Par · Yards |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut CoveAsheville | Jack Nicklaus | Par 71 · 7,167 yds |
| Keowee FallsLake Keowee | Jack Nicklaus | Par 72 · 7,171 yds |
| Keowee VineyardsLake Keowee | Tom Fazio | Par 71 · 6,999 yds |
| Keowee SpringsLake Keowee | Tom Fazio | Par 72 · 7,100 yds |
| Mountain ParkMountains | Gary Player | Par 72 · 7,213 yds |
| ValleyMountains | Ben Wright | Par 72 · 7,029 yds |
| GlassyMountains | Tom Jackson | Par 72 |
Live by the Course
Keowee Springs Golf Homes & Homesites
Solstice Park
28 homesites set along the golf course.
Clubhouse Village
29 homesites next to the clubhouse.
Homesite counts as released by the developer; availability changes. Published community ranges: homes $1.3M–$5.9M+, homesites $100K–$1M+.
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Keowee Springs Golf FAQ
Who designed the Keowee Springs golf course?+
Tom Fazio. It opened in 2008 and is one of two Fazio courses at The Cliffs, along with Keowee Vineyards.
How is the Keowee Springs course laid out?+
It is a par-72 course built as three loops of six holes with a set of family tees, so you can play 6, 12 or 18. Yardage runs from about 4,600 to 7,100, with slope ratings from 113 to 139.
What grass is on the course?+
Bermuda grass fairways and rough, TifEagle tees and 007 bentgrass greens.
Is Keowee Springs golf open to the public?+
No. It is a private club course for members of The Cliffs and their guests.
Can Keowee Springs members play the other Cliffs courses?+
Yes. A Cliffs Golf Membership includes all seven Cliffs courses, with 14-day advance tee times at your home club. Play elsewhere is subject to availability and club rules. See the membership guide for dues and fees.
How do I buy a golf home at Keowee Springs?+
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