South Carolina Golf

Many South Carolina golf courses fixate on howPlaces to Live." However, I was soon familiarized
many rounds are played, shirts are sold or mealswith the local term Lowcountry. Praised for its
are served. On a recent visit to the area, I camehistoric, artistic and cultural preservation, as well
across one that cares about making every roundas white sand beaches and abundant sports,
of golf, as well as your entire visit unforgettable.including boating, fishing, equestrian and as the
First of all, while this course was set in a luxurioussouth's Mecca for world-class dining and
private golf community, I was made to feelentertainment, I can proudly say I plan on living
especially welcomed. I was immediately greetedthe high-life in the Lowcountry every chance I can
by a professional upon my arrival. Instantly, all ofget. I might even move there by the end of the
my golf needs, including making sure my favoriteyear!
clubs got to the appropriate range, were takenThe reason for this sudden move? John's Island
care of. The personal service was exceptional toReal Estate. Again, until my visit, I was not at all
say the least.familiar with South Carolina, yet alone John's Island.
All over the course, the emphasis was onAn island? In South Carolina? Where? They easily
personal service. Our group was cared for oncould have called this private golf community "Golf
every step of the 18-hole course. As a matter ofIsland." Everywhere you turn, the game of golf
fact, I felt like I was playing on my very ownsurrounds you. The natural environment and golf
private golf course. This particular South Carolinacoexist so harmoniously I was not surprised to
golf course has a limited and exclusive golflearn Audubon International has recognized Briar's
membership, so there are not a lot of peopleCreek for its outstanding efforts.
roaming around unaccompanied.You can lose yourself living amid not only the
The bottom line is the only thing I had to thinkexceptional golf, but the ancient oaks and the
about was playing golf. And did I ever play! Let'sdaily commerce of bird life. And yet, all the
just say my stroke is improving (Can you saycharms of Charleston including world-class dining
King of Swing?).and shopping are just minutes away, as are
Anyway, after playing some of the most amazingKiawah's wonderful beaches. I could go on and on
golf ever, we headed over to the spot of theand on.....
13,000 sq. ft. clubhouse overlooking Briar's Creek.I look forward to my next visit and highly
Absolutely amazing, what a view! Again I hadrecommend if you are in the area and looking to
never been to South Carolina and I really had noplay the ultimate round of South Carolina golf
idea of what to expect. I had heard that Southhead over to Briar's Creek. You won't be
Carolina was recently named as one of the "Bestdisappointed. Tell 'em Jim sent ya.