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Cherokee Plantation is a 7,000-acre private sanctuary located in the ACE Basin of South Carolina. The 18-hole course stretches 7,044 yards with a slope of 140 and was designed by Donald Steele. The course opened in 1999.

The Scottish links course tests the talents, skills, and patience of its players while providing a picturesque stroll through iconically private wildlife woods and ever-changing natural landscape. The course requires accurate approach play, a full range of shots, creativity on greens with great flag position variations, and revetted sod bunkers that are best avoided. Notable holes include the 438-yard 6th, the 449-yard 14th (a long dogleg right played from tees set back amidst wetlands), and the 585-yard 17th.

The estate was purchased in 1998 by a consortium including Peter de Savary of Skibo Castle fame, with over $50 million spent on improving leisure amenities. The championship course is meticulously maintained to tournament standards.