Cherokee National Golf & Recreation Club

Cherokee National Golf & Recreation Club is an 18-hole championship course located in Gaffney, South Carolina. Designed by Jay Porter Gibson and Russell Breedan, the course features championship tees and presents a challenging layout for competitive play. The course has established itself as a venue for junior golf tournaments, most notably hosting the Henry Transou Junior Classic, which has been contested annually since at least 2015. The course record from the championship tees stands at 61, set by Josh Gallman on July 8, 2010, with a tournament record of 62 established by Dalon Queen on July 15, 2007. These competitive scores reflect the course's difficulty level and well-maintained conditions. The club combines golf operations with recreational facilities and maintains an active membership program, serving as an important competitive venue for regional junior and amateur golfers in the South Carolina area.