While not one of the five original founding members of the USGA, Palmetto Golf Club joined on January 22, 1896, some fourteen months after the USGA was founded.

The Palmetto Golf Club’s USGA certificate is believed to be the oldest still in existence and is on display at the Club. Currently Palmetto Golf Club’s USGA certificate ranks 19th in seniority among active USGA certificates.

Our Current course

The golf course is a par 71 layout and plays at 6,695 yards from the championship tees. What the course may lack in length it more than makes up for with its small elevated and undulating greens, and clever (some say diabolical) bunkers. The competitive course record of 59 was established by USC-Aiken All American golfer Dane Burkhart on Sunday, August 14, 2005 in the final round of the Palmetto Amateur. Burkhart’s victory margin was 8 shots and he scored a record 20 under par for the four rounds of the tournament.

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