Crescent Pointe and Eagles Pointe
This is the fifth article on public golf courses you can play in the Lowcountry.
Crescent Pointe – An Arnold Palmer Signature design
Crescent Pointe is an awesome Arnold Palmer course. It was opened for play in 2000 and is situated in the gated community of Crescent Pointe. It borders the Victoria Bluff Heritage Preserve and overlooks the Colleton River.
In 2023 the Metropolitan Golf Group took over the management and has made massive improvements including bunker improvements with restored bunkers on Holes 6,9,10, and 18.
Arnold Palmer designed a course that preserves the natural beauty of the Lowcountry. There are marsh views, large oak trees, towering pines and magnolias. The wildlife is prevalent with alligators, turkeys, and deer.
The fairways are generous with challenging approaches to large undulating greens. The four par-3 holes are very challenging with forced carries and large undulating greens.
Hole #2, their signature hole, is a great hole with sand bordering the front of the green with a forced carry over a large lake. The green is huge with many potential different pin placements.
The head pro, John Mitchell, takes great pride in Crescent Pointe. “Our course is one of a kind in the Lowcountry. We sponsor many community events. We had over 20 charity outings last year. We also have USCB and local high schools playing out here and raising money for their schools.”
The pro shop is well stocked with clubs, balls and various clothing designers. They have a club fitting system to help you get into the proper clubs. Golf Pros are available to help you with your golf game.
The Kings’ Court Courtyard and Grille, includes indoor and outdoor dining with a drive-through bar. It overlooks the 18th green and marsh beyond.
that also include play on Eagles Pointe. Starting times are readily available online.
Eagles Pointe – A Davis Love III gem
Eagles Pointe opened for play in 1998 and was designed by Davis Love III who is a Ryder Cup Captain, Major Champion and the only professional to win the Heritage Golf Tournament on Hilton Head five times.
The Metropolitan Golf Group took over the management in 2023 and have made several major improvements to the tees, fairways, bunkers and greens. The layout includes the natural environment of the coastal wetlands, which come into play on most holes.
The natural vegetation includes mature pine trees and Spanish moss covering the oak trees. The wildlife is abundant with squirrels, deer, alligators and turkeys.
The par-3 holes are very challenging with hole #2, their signature hole, having a forced carry to an undulating green. This is the hole you see as you enter the community. The fairways are fairly wide but you need to be on the correct side of to attack the pins. The greens are large so your putting will be challenged.
The pro shop has nice accessories and most of the equipment needed to help you with your golf game. They offer a good practice facility, short game area and a large undulating practice putting green. There are golf pros available for lessons. There are several memberships available at a reasonable price.
If you are looking for a new course, or two to try, I think you will enjoy playing both Eagles Pointe and Crescent Pointe.
Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at local golf courses. jean.golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com; golfdoctorjean.com
