Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island, Beaufort SC
Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island Membership and Course Details
A Beaufort course shaded by moss-covered live oaks, with water in play on a dozen holes.
- Designer:
- George Cobb (1985); renovated by Jeff Brauer (2008)
- Phone:
- (843) 524-2000
Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island Course Handicap Calculator
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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 Blue tees (72.7 / 141, par 71) is 14.2 × 141 ÷ 113 + (72.7 − 71) = 19.4, which rounds to 19. Some formats and events apply a percentage allowance on top of this number, so check your event’s rules.
Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island Scorecard: Par, Yardage & Course Ratings
View Score Card| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Blue | 405 | 386 | 396 | 164 | 178 | 350 | 344 | 506 | 391 | 3,120 | 408 | 401 | 357 | 197 | 424 | 561 | 158 | 425 | 568 | 3,499 | 6,619 |
| White | 391 | 360 | 341 | 150 | 142 | 316 | 331 | 478 | 377 | 2,886 | 382 | 365 | 340 | 165 | 364 | 539 | 118 | 341 | 551 | 3,165 | 6,051 |
| Gold | 378 | 274 | 322 | 137 | 126 | 267 | 309 | 461 | 362 | 2,636 | 350 | 343 | 316 | 149 | 302 | 490 | 111 | 326 | 516 | 2,903 | 5,539 |
| Red | 343 | 224 | 300 | 90 | 93 | 222 | 280 | 421 | 325 | 2,298 | 233 | 295 | 268 | 115 | 285 | 452 | 79 | 301 | 464 | 2,492 | 4,790 |
| Tee | Par | Yards | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6,619 | 72.7 | 141 |
| White | 71 | 6,051 | 69.7 | 131 |
| Gold | 71 | 5,539 | 67.9 | 125 |
| Red | 71 | 4,790 | 64.3 | 117 |
Yardage, par, handicap, course rating and slope by tee. Tees and yardages can change, so confirm with the club before you play.
The Cat Island Club
Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island — now the golf course of the private Cat Island Club — is a course in Beaufort, South Carolina, about 70 minutes from Hilton Head Island, playing 6,619 yards from the Blue tees at a par of 71. For the island’s other courses, see the full Hilton Head golf courses directory.
Cat Island, the private club community on Lady's Island near Beaufort, SC: where it is, the golf club, membership, homes for sale and renting.
About Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island
The course opened in 1985, designed by George Cobb — who also designed Augusta National’s par-3 course — in a low-country plantation style, with a 2008 renovation by architect Jeff Brauer. It winds through grounds shaded by massive, moss-covered live oaks, with water in play on at least a dozen holes — the 16th and 17th tees both look out over the Port Royal Sound. Four sets of tees accommodate a range of skill levels, and the club has an on-site driving range, putting green, and teaching professional. The course now operates as the golf course of Cat Island Club, a private country club also offering tennis and a resort-style pool.
Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island Access
Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island is private, open to Cat Island Club members and their guests — there’s no public online booking. Contact the club at (843) 524-2000 or through catislandclub.com for membership information. A collared shirt is required for men, and jeans or cut-offs aren’t permitted on the course.
Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island Reviews
The Sanctuary at Cat Island averages 4.4. The staff are the most-mentioned strength, with the head pro named specifically and more than once. The golf is described as well designed and well maintained: wide fairways paired with tough approach shots, and greens that reviewers say roll true and fast. It was George Cobb's final design, completed by his understudy John LaFoy, and reviewers who know that mention it. Food and service in the clubhouse draw their own praise. It is private, and most reviewers played as guests or through charity events.
Praised
- Staff, and the head pro by name
- Greens that roll true and fast
- Wide fairways with tough approaches
- George Cobb's final design
- Clubhouse food and service
Our summary of 109 reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island open to the public?
No — the course is private, open to Cat Island Club members and their guests. There’s no public online booking; contact the club directly for membership information.
Who designed Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island?
George Cobb designed the original course, which opened in 1985. Architect Jeff Brauer led a renovation in 2008.
Where is Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island located?
At 8 Waveland Ave, Beaufort, SC, on Lady’s Island, about 45 miles and 70 minutes by road from Hilton Head Island.
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