Golf Green Fees in Columbia, SC
Golf green fees in Columbia range from $22 at city-operated Richland County courses to $90 at upscale daily-fee clubs in Lexington and Irmo. South Carolina's capital city market spans Richland, Lexington, and Kershaw counties with 40+ public-access courses set in the Midlands' rolling Sandhills terrain. The city of Columbia operates Trenholm Park Golf Course and Owens Field Golf Course at weekday rates of $22-35. Lexington County across the Broad River anchors the competitive mid-tier: Timberlake Country Club ($45-70), Harbour Town Golf Links-style layouts, and River Hills Golf and Country Club ($55-80 semi-private) offer the best value. The University of South Carolina's proximity keeps the young-golfer market strong and weekday tee times available at most tracks.
How much does public golf cost in Columbia?
Public golf courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Columbia average about $48 for weekday play, with known rates ranging from $21 to $65. The most affordable tracked course is Linrick Golf Course at $21 on weekdays. 40 courses allow walking. 2 offer twilight rates. Pricing changes by season, time of day, cart inclusion, and tee time availability — verify with the course before booking.
Pricing data last updated: Apr 27, 2026
Cheapest Public Golf Courses in Columbia
Full listThe courses below have the lowest verified weekday rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Columbia. Rates shown are for 18 holes on a weekday where available.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Twilight Rate | Walking |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Linrick Golf CourseCheapest | $21+cart | — | Yes |
| $44 | $41 | Yes | |
| $60 | — | Yes | |
| $65 | $55 | Yes |
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Courses under $50
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Courses under $75
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Walking-friendly courses
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Twilight deal courses
2
Senior rate courses
All Golf Courses in Columbia
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| Twilight | Walk? | Verified | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Linrick Golf Course Cheapestpublic | $21+cart | $29 | — | Yes | 4.2(314) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 27, 2026 |
Spring Lake Country Club public | $44 | $52 | $41 | Yes | 3.7(178) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 27, 2026 |
Ponderosa Country Club public | $60 | $75 | — | Yes | 4.6(113) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 27, 2026 |
Mid Carolina Club Inc public | $65 | — | $55 | Yes | 4.6(243) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 27, 2026 |
The Aiken Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(239) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Anchor Links public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(9) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Columbia Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(152) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(12) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Palmetto Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(112) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Pine Ridge Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(211) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(61) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
The Palmetto Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(168) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Broomsedge Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(19) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(189) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Quixote Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(44) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(141) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Anchor Lanes public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(614) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(72) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Woods And Wedges public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(18) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Riverside Golf Center public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.0(131) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Fort Jackson Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(304) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Charwood Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.0(390) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Indian Trail Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.9(140) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Valhalla Woods Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(155) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Indian River Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 2.9(86) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
GolfTEC Columbiana public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | — | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Forest Lake Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(128) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
The Woodcreek Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(105) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Koosa Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(159) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(88) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Pro Swing public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(59) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
The WildeWood Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(83) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(15) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
LJ's Par and Grill public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(427) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(192) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Solina Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(65) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Timberlake Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(346) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Par Tee Golf Center public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(233) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.8(312) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Persimmon Hill Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(173) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Best Value Public Golf Courses in Columbia
Ranked by Google rating relative to weekday rate (rating ÷ price). A higher score means more highly rated for the price. This is a directional guide — value also depends on course conditions, location, and personal preference.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Rating | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Best ValueLinrick Golf Course | $21 | 4.2(314) | 0.200 |
| $44 | 3.7(178) | 0.084 | |
| $60 | 4.6(113) | 0.077 | |
| $65 | 4.6(243) | 0.071 |
Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in Columbia
40 of the 40 public courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Columbia allow walking. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.
| Course | Walking Policy | Weekday Rate | Walking Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linrick Golf Course | Allowed | $21 | $21 |
| Spring Lake Country Club | Allowed | $44 | $27 |
| Ponderosa Country Club | Allowed | $60 | $2 |
| Mid Carolina Club Inc | Allowed | $65 | — |
| The Aiken Golf Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Anchor Links | Allowed | — | — |
| Columbia Country Club | Allowed | — | — |
| South Carolina Golf Association | Allowed | — | — |
| Palmetto Golf Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Pine Ridge Club | Allowed | — | — |
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About this pricing data
Green fees in Columbia change by season, day of week, tee time, cart inclusion, residency status, and booking channel. Some rates may be missing or not yet available. GreenFeeTracker collects publicly available pricing data where possible — some courses do not publish rates online. Always verify directly with the course before booking. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect recent price changes.