Tom Fazio Design ·
Lake Keowee, SC
Keowee Vineyards Golf at The Cliffs
A private par-71 Fazio course where eight holes hug Lake Keowee and the Blue Ridge fills the skyline.
- Opened
- 1999
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- 4,012–6,999
- Slope
- 105–152
- Rating
- 61.5–74.2
The Course
Where the Fairways Meet the Lake
Keowee Vineyards opened in 1999 as Tom Fazio's first course at The Cliffs. He routed it through tree-lined fairways, ravines and coves, saving the lake for the holes that matter most.
It is a long-time member favorite, and Golf Digest has listed it among the best courses in South Carolina. The finish is the draw: a long par-3 17th over the water and an 18th that ends below the clubhouse porch.
Design & Layout
Lake, Mountains & Forest
Eight Holes on the Lake
Eight holes play directly along Lake Keowee, with fairways that bend around coves tucked in from the open water.
Mountain Backdrop
Five holes frame long views of the Blue Ridge, and most tees and greens catch the mountains somewhere on the horizon.
Next to the Forest
Five holes run beside Sumter National Forest, so ravines and hardwoods do much of the framing.
Wide Tee Range
Tees run from about 4,000 yards to just under 7,000, with slope ratings from 105 to 152 so every level of player has a fair set.
The Finishing Stretch
Built Around the Water
8
Lakeside Holes
Eight holes play right along Lake Keowee, with coves tucking in toward the fairways.
17
The Signature Par 3
About 250 yards from the back tees. Fazio calls it the most picturesque hole in South Carolina.
18
Home Hole
The round ends below the clubhouse porch, timed for sunset over the mountains.
The Golf Campus
Practice Facility & Clubhouse
Practice Facility
A full practice area set apart from the course, so range work feels private and unhurried.
The Clubhouse
A clubhouse of about 20,000 sq ft, with a porch above the 18th green for the drink after the round.
The Lakehouse
In summer, the lakeside restaurant and pavilion are a short cart or boat ride from the course.
Wellness Center
Fitness, locker rooms and pickleball near the golf campus.
One Club, Seven Courses
Keowee Vineyards Golf Membership
Golf at Keowee Vineyards 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 Vineyards 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 Vineyards Golf Homes & Homesites
On the Fairways
Homes and homesites along the Fazio course, some with lake views past the green.
Near the Clubhouse
Easy walks or cart rides to the clubhouse, practice area and dining.
Inventory changes often. Published community ranges: homes $800K–$5.9M+, homesites $100K–$1M+.
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Keowee Vineyards Golf FAQ
Who designed the Keowee Vineyards golf course?+
Tom Fazio. It opened in 1999 and was his first course at The Cliffs. His second, Keowee Springs, followed in 2008.
How many holes are on Lake Keowee?+
Eight holes run directly along the lake. Five more feature Blue Ridge views, and five run next to Sumter National Forest.
What is the signature hole at Keowee Vineyards?+
The 17th, a par 3 of roughly 250 yards from the back tees. Fazio has called it the most picturesque hole in South Carolina.
How long is the course?+
It is a par 71 that plays from about 4,012 to 6,999 yards, with slope ratings from 105 to 152 and course ratings from 61.5 to 74.2.
Is Keowee Vineyards golf open to the public?+
No. It is a private club course for members of The Cliffs and their guests.
Can Keowee Vineyards 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 Vineyards?+
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