CITY OF CHARLESTON MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE

The lowcountry's municipal gem stretches across marshland terrain where tidal creeks and live oaks frame every approach shot, demanding precise iron play on elevated greens that shed errant balls into spartina grass. Seth Raynor's 1929 routing remains largely intact, with the par-3 8th hole playing over water to a postage-stamp green that separates pretenders from players. At $35 for 18 holes, this track delivers authentic Charleston golf without the resort markup—just bring extra sleeves and expect your short game to get a serious workout.