Chechessee Creek Club, Okatie, SC
Chechessee Creek Club is a private golf club in Okatie, South Carolina, between Beaufort and Hilton Head Island. Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw designed the course, which opened in 2000 and is built for walking, with a caddie program and a Lowcountry cottage-style clubhouse. For the rest of the region’s courses, see the Hilton Head golf courses directory or the Bluffton golf guide.
Chechessee Creek Club Details
A Coore & Crenshaw course in Okatie built for walking, with a caddie program and a Lowcountry cottage-style clubhouse.
- Designer:
- Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw
- Opened:
- 2000
- Phone:
- (843) 987-7000
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How this is calculated
Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope ÷ 113) + (Course Rating − Par), rounded to a whole number. For example, a 14.2 index on the Championship tees (71.8 / 137, par 70) is 14.2 × 137 ÷ 113 + (71.8 − 70) = 19.0, which rounds to 19. Some formats and events apply a percentage allowance on top of this number, so check your event’s rules.
Par, Yardage & Course Ratings
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Championship | 368 | 190 | 341 | 396 | 528 | 428 | 175 | 435 | 460 | 3,321 | 535 | 208 | 333 | 160 | 400 | 594 | 237 | 334 | 438 | 3,239 | 6,560 |
| Back | 346 | 180 | 338 | 383 | 516 | 406 | 163 | 424 | 435 | 3,191 | 486 | 196 | 324 | 149 | 388 | 574 | 213 | 320 | 420 | 3,070 | 6,261 |
| Club | 346 | 180 | 338 | 350 | 516 | 348 | 155 | 407 | 403 | 3,043 | 486 | 179 | 324 | 149 | 371 | 484 | 200 | 320 | 380 | 2,893 | 5,936 |
| Member | 324 | 158 | 323 | 350 | 500 | 348 | 155 | 407 | 403 | 2,968 | 461 | 179 | 311 | 132 | 371 | 484 | 200 | 304 | 380 | 2,822 | 5,790 |
| Composite | 324 | 158 | 323 | 304 | 421 | 293 | 155 | 234 | 288 | 2,500 | 404 | 120 | 311 | 132 | 306 | 484 | 158 | 304 | 321 | 2,540 | 5,040 |
| Gold | 277 | 117 | 250 | 304 | 421 | 293 | 130 | 234 | 288 | 2,314 | 404 | 120 | 150 | 101 | 306 | 408 | 158 | 250 | 321 | 2,218 | 4,532 |
| Tee | Par | Yards | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 70 | 6,560 | 71.8 | 137 |
| Back | 70 | 6,261 | 70.6 | 132 |
| Club | 70 | 5,936 | 68.9 | 130 |
| Member | 70 | 5,790 | 68.3 | 126 |
| Composite | 70 | 5,040 | 64.9 | 120 |
| Gold | 70 | 4,532 | 62.9 | 115 |
Yardage, par, handicap, course rating and slope by tee. Tees and yardages can change, so confirm with the club before you play.
Chechessee Creek Club Golf Course
The Chechessee Creek Club course is a par 70 that plays 6,560 yards from the Championship tees, rated 71.8 with a slope of 137. Coore and Crenshaw describe their aim as a course “of traditional character that would reward thoughtful, imaginative and precise play” that showcases the live oaks and pines of the Lowcountry. The club’s own page also mentions long-leaf pines and marsh views.
The Chechessee Creek Club scorecard above lists six tees: Championship (6,560 yards, 71.8/137), Back (6,261 yards, 70.6/132), Club (5,936 yards, 68.9/130), Member (5,790 yards, 68.3/126), Composite (5,040 yards) and Gold (4,532 yards), with women’s ratings for the shorter tees. The club’s own card, on its course tour page, lists a longer Championship tee of 6,641 yards, so check it for the current setup.
A short course is under construction across Callawassie Drive from the 15th hole, designed by Dave Zinkand: ten par 3s and two par 4s, with holes from 65 to 317 yards. The club’s site announced it for 2026. The club also has a Performance Center with a TrackMan simulator and an instruction bay, and a Director of Instruction, Luke McClellan.
Chechessee Creek Club Membership
Chechessee Creek Club is member-owned and there is no public tee-time booking. The club lists two membership categories. A Resident Member owns a residence within fifty miles of the club, and a Non-Resident Member does not; both have the same privileges. The club does not publish its membership cost or initiation fee. Ask for those figures directly: call (843) 987-7000 or use the inquiry form on the club’s membership page.
Visitors should read the club’s Guest Information page first. It says caddies are paid in cash at the end of the round, metal spikes are not allowed, phones are limited to the locker rooms and clubhouse porches, and there is a dress code.
Where Chechessee Creek Is and Where to Stay
The club is at 18 Chechessee Creek Drive in Okatie, and its accommodations look out over fairways, water features or the marshes of Chechessee Creek. The Lodge and a set of named cottages are listed on the club’s Accommodations page. Other private clubs in the same part of Beaufort County include Oldfield Club, Callawassie Island Club and Spring Island Club.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chechessee Creek Club private?
Yes. Chechessee Creek Club in Okatie, South Carolina is a private, member-owned club with no public tee-time booking. Call (843) 987-7000 or use the club’s website for membership and guest information.
Who designed Chechessee Creek Club?
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw designed the course, which opened in 2000.
How much does Chechessee Creek Club membership cost?
The club does not publish its membership cost or initiation fee. It offers Resident and Non-Resident memberships; contact the club at (843) 987-7000 for current figures.
How long is the Chechessee Creek Club golf course?
The course is a par 70 and plays 6,560 yards from the Championship tees (rated 71.8, slope 137), down to 4,532 yards from the Gold tees.
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