Area golfers have the opportunity this Masters Week to play as the professionals do. Several Aiken County golf courses, both public and private, will be open to the public for a round at golf. They include:
The Aiken Golf Club
Where: 555 Highland Park Drive, Aiken
What: 18-hole course
Hours: Open 7:30 a.m. until around sundown
Cost: A round before 3 p.m. costs $100 per player, includes cart. After 3 p.m., golfers can play the course for $50 per player.
Call 803-649-6029.
Cedar Creek Golf Club
Where: 2475 Club Drive, Aiken
What: 18-hole course
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $75 with a reservation for 18 holes and a cart, reduced rate after 3 p.m.
Call 803-648-4206.
Houndslake Country Club
Where: 1900 Houndslake Drive, Aiken
What: 18-hole course
Hours: Tee time begins 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the latest to play 9 holes is 5:30 p.m.
Cost: 18 holes, which includes a cart fee, is $100 per player; reservations are recommended.
For more information, call 803-648-3333.
Midland Valley Country Club
Where: 151 Midland Drive, Graniteville
What: 18-hole course
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $43 with a cart.
For more information, call 803-663-7332.
Mount Vintage Plantation and Country Club
Where: 215 Mount Vintage Plantation Drive, North Augusta
What: 18-hole course
Hours: Two starting tee-times, 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $250 for 18 holes, includes a cart, range balls and breakfast and lunch buffet. An additional $50 will be added if a player wants to play more than 18 holes. For more information, call 803-279-5422.
New Ellenton Golf Course
Where: 301 Fairway Drive, New Ellenton
What: 9-hole course
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to about sundown
Cost: 9 holes for $20, $25 for 18 holes, includes just a cart.
For more information, call 803-652-7867.
The River Club
Where: 307 Riverside Boulevard, North Augusta
What: 18-hole course
Hours: Tee times begin at 7:20 a.m.
Cost: Call The River Golf Club for pricing; individuals will need to make a reservation. For more information, call 803-202-0110.
Private golf courses will be open to the public through Monday of Masters Week:
Palmetto Golf Club
Where: 275 Berrie Road, Aiken
What: 18-hole course
Hours: 7:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $225 for 18 holes, which includes green fee, cart, lunch and range balls. The cost is $900 for four players together. Taking advance reservations
For more information, call 803-649-2951.
Woodside Plantation Country Club
Where: Woodside Plantation Drive, Aiken
What: Two 18-hole courses
Hours: Tee times begin 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $140 per player, includes cart, green and practice balls; individuals will need to make a reservation.
Call 803-649-4735.
The Reserve at Woodside Plantation
Where: 3000 The Reserve Club Drive, Aiken
What: 18-hole course
Hours: Tee times begin 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday
Cost: $215 per player plus tax, includes round of golf, lunch, driving range, cart, etc.; individuals will need to make a reservation.
Call 803-648-2442.
If you do not see a particular course in Aiken County listed, email Maayan Schechter at mschechter@aikenstandard.com.
Maayan Schechter is the local government reporter with Aiken Standard. Follow her on Twitter @MaayanSchecter.