Timberlake Country Club
About
Timberlake Country Club in Chapin sits on the shores of Lake Murray, just outside of Columbia in the Midlands of South Carolina. The classic design is reminiscent of traditional Scottish links courses, featuring a combination of water and pot bunkers as well as large grassy swales. The golf course sprawls across rolling hills, which provide plenty of contours and elevation changes. From the elevated tees, golfers will have a dramatic view of the rugged landscape. The golf course is mostly open though there are a few stands of mature trees that can be troublesome if you're not careful. The cavernous bunkers and carefully molded mounding present formidable challenges that will test even the best golfers. In addition to the golf course, Timberlake also offers a full driving range and practice green as well as tennis courts and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 71 | 6579 yards | 72.6 | 136 |
Blue | 71 | 6059 yards | 67.6 | 126 |
White | 71 | 5547 yards | 65.0 | 123 |
Green | 71 | 5053 yards | 70.5 | 134 |
Red | 71 | 4963 yards | 64.4 | 121 |
Red (W) | 71 | 4963 yards | 69.2 | 123 |
Yellow | 71 | 4009 yards | 61.5 | 113 |
Yellow (W) | 71 | 4009 yards | 65.2 | 114 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 72.5/142 | 364 | 419 | 406 | 196 | 484 | 362 | 410 | 167 | 383 | 3191 | 393 | 399 | 554 | 187 | 406 | 430 | 340 | 196 | 483 | 3388 | 6579 |
Blue M: 70.2/136 | 339 | 392 | 357 | 176 | 461 | 344 | 378 | 144 | 362 | 2953 | 359 | 370 | 520 | 166 | 373 | 396 | 290 | 172 | 460 | 3106 | 6059 |
White M: 67.5/129 W: 73.0/135 | 309 | 359 | 331 | 153 | 422 | 326 | 359 | 134 | 343 | 2736 | 331 | 339 | 493 | 145 | 336 | 335 | 260 | 152 | 420 | 2811 | 5547 |
Green M: 64.5/116 W: 69.1/124 | 286 | 332 | 302 | 127 | 394 | 308 | 343 | 115 | 303 | 2510 | 299 | 320 | 463 | 128 | 311 | 310 | 225 | 102 | 385 | 2543 | 5053 |
Red M: 64.0/115 W: 68.6/122 | 281 | 327 | 297 | 122 | 389 | 303 | 338 | 110 | 298 | 2465 | 294 | 315 | 458 | 123 | 306 | 305 | 220 | 97 | 380 | 2498 | 4963 |
Yellow M: 63.0/113 W: 67.0/121 | 240 | 253 | 230 | 122 | 312 | 252 | 250 | 110 | 222 | 1991 | 230 | 251 | 345 | 123 | 265 | 242 | 175 | 97 | 290 | 2018 | 4009 |
Handicap | 17 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
Handicap (W) | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
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Photo submitted by JMD3131 on 04/04/2023
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Photo submitted by Convict187 on 03/05/2023
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Photo submitted by HUTCH69golfer on 01/09/2023
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Photo submitted by Dave4027012 on 09/24/2022
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Photo submitted by jasleeack on 06/18/2020
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Photo submitted by jasleeack on 06/18/2020
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Photo submitted by jasleeack on 06/18/2020
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Photo submitted by jasleeack on 06/18/2020
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Photo submitted by jasleeack on 06/18/2020
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Photo submitted by DrSliceFader on 06/02/2020
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4th hole par three. Pond in front and lake to right and back Photo submitted by u631580812 on 07/01/2019
Really enjoyed this course - 1st time playing here
Over the past year or so I've read mixed reviews about Timberlake CC and all I can say is that I was pleasantly surprised! The driving range is right outside the pro shop where you an hit as many balls as you like (if you signed up to play) and the carts had large display tablets showing each hole along with the yardage from where the cart was at any given time. I'm a 25+ handicapper and I enjoyed playing this course (from the senior tees). It was wide enough to allow for some stray shots but also provided some interesting tough holes with strategically placed bunkers in the fairway and guarding the front of many greens. There are a few holes with water views of Lake Murray which was inspiring to see as well as Lake Murray being in play for a few holes. Course condition was in pretty good shape with a few holes a bit thin but all in all for the price I would come back here and happily play this course again!
Tough Course
Corse is in good shape. Lot of blind shots and not knowing the course well can lead to extra strokes. We were paired with another twosome and they were great to play with. The greens rolled well.
We Decided to Play the Course Twice!
Our family of 4 traveled to stay on Lake Murray for Spring Break and the Masters. Booking thru GolfNow / GolfPass+, we played the course on 3/30 and then decided to book another round on 04/02 thru the Pro Shop. Timberlake’s service and communication was excellent. We were able to use the practice facility before each round. The carts are brand new and have tablet-size GPS. The clubhouse and restaurant are very nice. The course was in great shape for both rounds and had a Masters-like feel with the yellow pins/flags. The greens on the back 9 have been replaced. They are looking to replace the front 9 greens this summer, even though they are very playable. The views of the lake are spectacular. If you decide to play here, you’ll not regret it.
Great Course, Great Time Despite Weather
Plan on coming back for sure. The layout is awesome, the course isn't TOO long that its tragically challenging, but it's not easy at all, especially with the pin placements we had. In general I enjoyed the course a lot and plan on adding it to the rotation of regular places I play.
The only real detractor is the clubhouse prices. $3 for a can of coke? Unreal, I know the prices have gone up, but assuming you get a 12 pack (and not a better deal at Sams), you're making $24 profit per 12 pack. That's a ridiculous upcharge.
Timberlake
Good course with new carts. A little overpriced in my opinion. Course conditions weren’t perfect but it has been raining a lot lately. Great views of lake Murray on the course
Winter golf
Took a 2 hour drive south to get away from cold and rainy conditions. Layout was good. Course was ok conditions wise
Really wet from all the rain in the area the last few weeks which is nobody's fault. Bunkers had some rocks.( Never good ) pro shop guy was okay but seemed a bit irritated we had booked through golfnow. Charged one guy full price because he didn't say we booked through golf now even though the tee time was under my name on golf now and "had no way to refund " the money?
We were 45 minutes early
Ready to go and had to wait to tee of (late) as 2 groups arrived late but had tee times in front of us. All in all a good golf course with a fun layout around Lake Murray. Just didn't get a welcome vibe.
We will probably play again.
Good course
New carts with tablets on them and back nine has been renovated. Good course to play
Time issue
Beautiful course. Had an issue with the time. Our tee-off time was 16h05 for 4 players. Just after 19h00 they sent an urgent message to return the carts. They were very rude!!! Great course but how on earth do they expect to finish 18 holes in that time frame? Should not have tee-off times that late if they are so rude about finishing!
BE AWARE!!!!!!!!
Not Worth the Money Compared to Local Courses
For one, at checkin they seemed irritated that it was booked through golf now. The course is not in great shape and not worth the price point difference between this course and another. The amenities at the country club no longer exist. The restaurant is closed and the snack bar area was pretty much empty that Sunday. The nicest thing about the course was the carts, but I can pull up a course map on my phone for free with numerous apps.
Amazing experience
Had a great experience from the staff to the entire course. While most courses in the area are still dormant the entire course is in amazing condition.