Secession Golf Club - Beaufort Archipelago Golf

On your way from Fripp Island to South Carolina National is Gibbes Island, a tiny island in Port Royal Sound. Here, shortly after turning left off 802 toward Cat Island is the entrance to Secession, one of the most visually exciting of any Lowcountry courses.

The club is a throwback to golfing in the "old country." It has a mandatory walking policy (the caddies are excellent), and the course has a links flavor. The extremely lush Bruce Devlin-signature course features wide fairways, stacked sod pot bunkers, marsh traverses, mounds, and open-fronted greens designed to accept pitch-and-run shots. Few trees populate this fabulous course whose tame demeanor on a quiet day can turn into a devil when the frequent winds whip up. After the round, golfers can retire to the large and elegant clubhouse with its complete wraparound verandah overlooking the courses and marsh beyond.

Opened only a few years, the club is close to reaching its membership limit, all with virtually no advertising. Membership is by invitation only. The majority of members are non-residents and come from Augusta National, Winged Foot, The Dallas Athletic Club, and other prestigious clubs. Beautifully designed villas to be built directly across the road from the entrance will provide housing for members during their visits to Secession, and a nearby airstrip makes getting to the club very convenient.

Beaufort Archipelago Golf

• Introduction to Beaufort Archipelago Golf
• Fripp Island
• Secession Golf Club
• Spring Island Club