An absolute treasure chest of luscious fairways, immaculate greens and carefully maintained golf courses await. All within a short drive of each other, about 20 magnificent courses anticipate golfers of all skill levels and ages. Handicap 5 or under, it’s covered. Handicap 10-plus, sure. Handicap 20-plus, of course.

There’s no discrimination for level of play here. The masterpieces of famed architects Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones, Robert Trent Jones and Arthur Hills are on display throughout the Charleston area.

It’s all about the enjoyment of swinging the clubs on exquisitely landscaped oceans of green grass at reasonable prices. Charleston has what any golfer needs for an extended say – an abundance of opportunities to get out in the sun with family and friends for a memorable outing. Many visitors think golf in the morning with relaxation on the beach and a dip in the ocean in the afternoon. That’s not a bad day regardless if you are in the area on business or pleasure.

Its how life is supposed to be in paradise… most courses are open year-round and each prove challenging in different ways.

Here are some of our favorite Charleston area golf courses::

Mt. Pleasant
Charleston National Country Club and Learning Center
Dunes West Golf Club – www.golfduneswest.com
Patriots Point Links – www.patriotspointlinks.com
RiverTowne Country Club – www.rivertownecountryclub.com

N. Charleston
Coosaw Creek – www.coosawcreek.com
The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation – www.wescottgolf.com

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island Resort – Turtle Point - www.kiawahresort.com
Kiawah Island Resort – Cougar Point - www.kiawahresort.com
Kiawah Island Resort – Ocean Course - www.kiawahresort.com
Kiawah Island Resort – Osprey Point - www.kiawahresort.com
Kiawah Island Resort – Oak Point - www.kiawahresort.com

Summerville
Legend Oaks Plantation – www.legendoaksgolf.com
Pine Forest Country Club – www.pineforestcountryclub.com

West of the Ashley
Links at Stono Ferry – www.stonoferrygolf.com
Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club – www.shadowmossgolf.com

Seabrook Island
Seabrook Island – Crooked Oaks - www.discoverseabrook.com
Seabrook Island-Ocean Winds - www.discoverseabrook.com

Wild Dunes Resort (Isle of Palms)
Wild Dunes – Harbor Course - www.wilddunes.com
Wild Dunes – Links Course – www.wilddunes.com