NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND STORIES FROM AROUND THE CLIFFS

Meet the golf course superintendents whose talents and passion are responsible for our meticulously maintained courses   Human nature and Mother Nature have played tug of war for millennia, and nowhere does that drama play out more than on a golf course. At The Cliffs, seven superintendents bring nearly 150 years of combined experience to […]

This month, The Cliffs at Glassy hosted the annual Best of the Best Golf Tournament, drawing the crowds to the links. This fun-filled day saw all seven clubs unite on the Tom Jackson-designed golf course at Glassy to compete for this year’s coveted title of The Best of the Best. The competition was fierce, but […]

Historic Championship Returns to South Carolina The 110th Carolinas Amateur Championship, which took place on July 10-13, 2024, brought the tournament back to South Carolina for the first time in eight years. The Cliffs at Mountain Park hosted the championship for the first time on their Gary Player Signature golf course in Marietta, SC. The […]

Community Meets Competition   Members and associates joined forces to compete in the coveted Partnership Classic–a nine-hole scramble tournament with four-person teams. Over 50 participants took to the course on a perfectly sunny Monday afternoon to duke it out for bragging rights over the next year.     It was a close competition, with the […]

Golf, BBQ, and Mountain Views Throughout May, as members poured back into the region, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove hosted their first immensely popular monthly Nine & Dine event of the season. More than 70 members signed up as couples and played nine holes on eight-person teams in an alternating shot scramble competition. Friends were […]

Whether you’re out on the greens or unwinding by the tranquil waters of Lake Keowee this weekend, we trust you’re relishing some quality time with your dad. Here’s to celebrating Father’s Day in style – extending our warm wishes not only to our members but to all the influential father figures in our lives. Allow […]

Members swung for the shamrocks at this year’s annual St. Patrick’s Day golf tournament. As Mountain Park’s most celebrated golf event of the year, the Irish-themed drinks, food, festive attire, and entertainment always draw a crowd of around 120 players. The four-player scramble kicked off with bagpipes as the carts set out for a day […]

A Guide to Golfing at The Cliffs   Many are familiar with Jack Nicklaus’s quote on what it takes to succeed on the course. He once said, “You can win tournaments when you’re mechanical, but golf is a game of emotion and adjustment. If you’re not aware of what’s happening to your mind and your […]

From bentgrass to fescue, Bermuda to zoysia. This is America’s premier private golf experience because only The Cliffs offer this combination of year-round play, this diversity of experiences, and most importantly, this caliber of membership. Two courses by Nicklaus, two by Fazio, a dazzling Gary Player links design, and classics by Jackson & Wright—seven award-winning […]

Golf teachers and instructors were voted the best in each state through a peer voting process conducted by Golf Digest. More than 3,000 teachers were included in the voting and Sean Kennedy at The Cliffs snagged a top 10 spot for South Carolina.  “It’s quite an honor to have your peers vote for you as […]

Discover The Cliffs At Walnut Cove Golf Course Immerse yourself in the splendor of golf amidst the crisp mountain air, surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Cliffs at Walnut Cove golf course offers golf enthusiasts an unparalleled experience right in their own backyard. Join us on a journey as we […]

The Best of the Best golf tournament brought all seven clubs together for a fun and competitive day at The Cliffs Valley to see which team would claim bragging rights until next year.  The Cliffs Valley successfully defended their home turf and their victory from last year, as they came out on top as 2023 […]