Golden Hills Golf & Country Club
About Golden Hills Golf & Country Club
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Lexington, South Carolina (29072). The course was designed by Ron Garl and established in 1988. From the Gold tees, the course plays to 6,426 yards with a par of 71. The Gold tees carry a slope rating of 136 and a course rating of 71.8.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 145, Golden Hills Golf & Country Club is one of the more challenging courses in South Carolina, playing harder than 84% of courses in the state. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 9 tee sets ranging from 4,872 to 6,426 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Par
71
Length
6,426
Slope
136
Rating
71.8
Course Difficulty Analysis
145
This Course
137
SC Average
113
US Average
Based on 182 rated courses in South Carolina
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 136 | 71.8 | 415 | 594 | 163 | 424 | 358 | 427 | 174 | 380 | 511 | 3446 | 370 | 368 | 506 | 185 | 480 | 179 | 340 | 147 | 405 | 2980 | 6,426 |
Blue | 145 | 75.4 | 395 | 548 | 152 | 398 | 329 | 393 | 163 | 343 | 480 | 3201 | 364 | 356 | 476 | 169 | 446 | 159 | 301 | 132 | 367 | 2770 | 5,971 |
Blue | 131 | 69.3 | 395 | 548 | 152 | 398 | 329 | 393 | 163 | 343 | 480 | 3201 | 364 | 356 | 476 | 169 | 446 | 159 | 301 | 132 | 367 | 2770 | 5,971 |
Green | 138 | 73.0 | 372 | 501 | 141 | 384 | 292 | 362 | 145 | 326 | 443 | 2966 | 349 | 336 | 456 | 154 | 434 | 150 | 276 | 114 | 340 | 2609 | 5,575 |
Green | 124 | 67.8 | 372 | 501 | 141 | 384 | 292 | 362 | 145 | 326 | 443 | 2966 | 349 | 336 | 456 | 154 | 434 | 150 | 276 | 114 | 340 | 2609 | 5,575 |
Black | 119 | 69.8 | 355 | 453 | 99 | 339 | 272 | 335 | 132 | 289 | 422 | 2696 | 297 | 280 | 379 | 145 | 396 | 145 | 246 | 96 | 306 | 2290 | 4,986 |
Black | 115 | 65.1 | 355 | 453 | 99 | 339 | 272 | 335 | 132 | 289 | 422 | 2696 | 297 | 280 | 379 | 145 | 396 | 145 | 246 | 96 | 306 | 2290 | 4,986 |
Red | 118 | 69.1 | 348 | 444 | 95 | 335 | 268 | 325 | 123 | 283 | 415 | 2636 | 288 | 273 | 374 | 140 | 391 | 142 | 237 | 89 | 302 | 2236 | 4,872 |
Red | 115 | 64.6 | 348 | 444 | 95 | 335 | 268 | 325 | 123 | 283 | 415 | 2636 | 288 | 273 | 374 | 140 | 391 | 142 | 237 | 89 | 302 | 2236 | 4,872 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 | ||
| HCP | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club offers 9 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 6,426 | 136 | 71.8 | 5-15 |
Blue | 5,971 | 145 | 75.4 | 12-22 |
Blue | 5,971 | 131 | 69.3 | 12-22 |
Green | 5,575 | 138 | 73.0 | 20-30 |
Green | 5,575 | 124 | 67.8 | 20-30 |
Black | 4,986 | 119 | 69.8 | 25+ |
Black | 4,986 | 115 | 65.1 | 25+ |
Red | 4,872 | 118 | 69.1 | 25+ |
Red | 4,872 | 115 | 64.6 | 25+ |
Amenities at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for Golden Hills Golf & Country Club. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Golden Hills Golf & Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club is a semi private golf course located in Lexington, SC.
How many holes does Golden Hills Golf & Country Club have?expand_more
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1988. The course was designed by Ron Garl.
What is the yardage at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club?expand_more
From the Gold tees, Golden Hills Golf & Country Club plays to 6,426 yards (par 71). The course offers 9 tee sets ranging from 4,872 to 6,426 yards.
What is the slope rating at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club?expand_more
The Gold tees at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club have a slope rating of 136 and a course rating of 71.8. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Golden Hills Golf & Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does Golden Hills Golf & Country Club offer?expand_more
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club offers a pro shop.
Where is Golden Hills Golf & Country Club located?expand_more
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club is located at 100 Scotland Dr in Lexington, SC 29072. You can reach them at 803-957-3355.
What is the difficulty level at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club?expand_more
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 145. It plays harder than 84% of golf courses in South Carolina. The average slope rating in South Carolina is 137. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club?expand_more
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club offers 9 tee sets. Gold tees (6,426 yards, slope 136) are recommended for mid-low handicap golfers. Red tees (4,872 yards, slope 115) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club should play the Red tees, which play 4,872 yards with a slope of 115. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the Green tees (slope 124, rating 67.8) at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club would have a course handicap of 13 and an expected score of approximately 84. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.