Hollywood, South Carolina
The Links at Stono Ferry delivers historic flavor and fun, blending classic Lowcountry ambience with creative Ron Garl design and plenty of Charleston local color. Revolutionary War echoes set the stage for a round that’s strategic, playable, and memorable—especially if you love golf with a sense of place.
Stop by the replica cannon overlooking the 12th tee—few courses let you literally tee off at a piece of Revolutionary War history.
The Links at Stono Ferry is a course where story and strategy converge beautifully on classic Charleston Lowcountry terrain. Ron Garl’s creative layout weaves through river flats and ancient oaks, employing gently rolling land, tidal marshland borders, and reminders of the property’s battle-scarred past, like earthen redoubts and a replica cannon. Strategic value runs deep: risk-reward tee shots, positional par fours, and a mix of reachable and brute-force par fives shape the round, while recent renovations have reestablished width, sightlines, and crisp green complexes for a course that rewards both boldness and brains.
Ron Garl’s original vision has been honored and enhanced through careful restoration, keeping the historic theme alive while modernizing turf and strategy. The result is a vibrant blend of past and present, offering memorable golf with local color.
Arguably the sternest test at Stono Ferry, this lengthy par-4 demands a committed driver through a gently bending fairway flanked by mature Lowcountry oaks and marsh. The approach plays slightly uphill to an angled green that shrugs off half-hearted attempts.
Favor the left side of the fairway off the tee to open up a less intimidating view into the green and avoid the marsh lurking right.
Miss right and you’ll likely pay in strokes; even a good drive leaves a long, nervy second shot to a green with subtle runoffs.
Well-maintained year-round with fresh greens and restored bunkers; greens are new Zoysia.
Steady on most days; may fluctuate with public play and events.
Historic, relaxed Lowcountry charm—golfers and history buffs both welcome.
Standard golf attire; no jeans or t-shirts recommended, but confirmation advised on site.
Read about the Battle of Stono Ferry to appreciate the on-course monuments and features.
Numerous risk-reward holes and water hazards make gauging exact yardages a must.
Coastal breezes can affect club selection, especially on exposed par 3s and finishing holes.
Early tee times can be misty or breezy thanks to proximity to river marshes.
Battle of Stono Ferry fought on site
Ron Garl-designed course opens on former battlefield
Named South Carolina Golf Course of the Year
Redesigned 18th hole debuts as island green finish
Restoration begins, including zoysia greens and bunker work
Irrigation and turf projects completed, polishing course updates
A genuine replica cannon greets players by the 12th tee, a visual and historical reminder that the par-4 'Redoubt' plays across the very ground defended in 1779. The club even relocated a real battlefield fortification to occupy a flank of the fairway.
The recent full-course restoration brought new Zoysia greens, removed invasive trees, and revealed fairway lines closer to the architect’s original intent, transforming the playing angles and green surrounds for a more thoughtful, enjoyable round.
Winning state 'Course of the Year' honors in 2011 confirmed Stono Ferry's place as a Charleston golf mainstay, beloved for tying its local Revolutionary War story to a fun, playable layout. Its character is forged as much by the setting as the design.
The 12th, 13th, and 14th holes occupy actual Revolutionary War battle ground.
A real fortification (redoubt) was carefully relocated during construction to the right of the 12th fairway.
The course was named South Carolina Golf Course of the Year in 2011.
Wildlife sightings include egrets, herons, and local river otters.
A newly rebuilt 18th plays to an island green for a dramatic finish.
World-class, iconic destination with ocean views and PGA pedigree.
Affordable, historic, and recently renovated city favorite.
Solid local option with easy public access and a friendly atmosphere.
Prestige, modern design, and natural Lowcountry beauty—check access policies.
West Ashley or Johns Island for convenient access to Stono Ferry, downtown, and area courses.
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