| Many South Carolina golf courses fixate on | | | | recently named as one of the "Best Places to |
| how many rounds are played, shirts are sold | | | | Live." However, I was soon familiarized with |
| or meals are served. On a recent visit to the | | | | the local term Lowcountry. Praised for its |
| area, I came across one that cares about | | | | historic, artistic and cultural preservation, |
| making every round of golf, as well as your | | | | as well as white sand beaches and abundant |
| entire visit unforgettable. | | | | sports, including boating, fishing, |
| | | | equestrian and as the south's Mecca for |
| First of all, while this course was set in a | | | | world-class dining and entertainment, I can |
| luxurious private golf community, I was made | | | | proudly say I plan on living the high-life in |
| to feel especially welcomed. I was | | | | the Lowcountry every chance I can get. I |
| immediately greeted by a professional upon my | | | | might even move there by the end of the year! |
| arrival. Instantly, all of my golf needs, | | | | |
| including making sure my favorite clubs got | | | | The reason for this sudden move? John's |
| to the appropriate range, were taken care of. | | | | Island Real Estate. Again, until my visit, I |
| The personal service was exceptional to say | | | | was not at all familiar with South Carolina, |
| the least. | | | | yet alone John's Island. An island? In South |
| | | | Carolina? Where? They easily could have |
| All over the course, the emphasis was on | | | | called this private golf community "Golf |
| personal service. Our group was cared for on | | | | Island." Everywhere you turn, the game of |
| every step of the 18-hole course. As a matter | | | | golf surrounds you. The natural environment |
| of fact, I felt like I was playing on my very | | | | and golf coexist so harmoniously I was not |
| own private golf course. This particular | | | | surprised to learn Audubon International has |
| South Carolina golf course has a limited and | | | | recognized Briar's Creek for its outstanding |
| exclusive golf membership, so there are not a | | | | efforts. |
| lot of people roaming around unaccompanied. | | | | |
| | | | You can lose yourself living amid not only |
| The bottom line is the only thing I had to | | | | the exceptional golf, but the ancient oaks |
| think about was playing golf. And did I ever | | | | and the daily commerce of bird life. And yet, |
| play! Let's just say my stroke is improving | | | | all the charms of Charleston including |
| (Can you say King of Swing?). | | | | world-class dining and shopping are just |
| | | | minutes away, as are Kiawah's wonderful |
| Anyway, after playing some of the most | | | | beaches. I could go on and on and on..... |
| amazing golf ever, we headed over to the spot | | | | |
| of the 13,000 sq. ft. clubhouse overlooking | | | | I look forward to my next visit and highly |
| Briar's Creek. Absolutely amazing, what a | | | | recommend if you are in the area and looking |
| view! Again I had never been to South | | | | to play the ultimate round of South Carolina |
| Carolina and I really had no idea of what to | | | | golf head over to Briar's Creek. You won't be |
| expect. I had heard that South Carolina was | | | | disappointed. Tell 'em Jim sent ya. |