Columbia, South Carolina · Columbia & the Midlands

Northwoods Golf Club

A P.B. Dye design, now called The Spur, long home to the Midlands' weekly dogfights, where top amateurs and pros like Tommy Gainey came for a game.

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About Northwoods Golf Club

The Spur at Northwoods is the old Northwoods Golf Club, a P.B. Dye design (Pete Dye's son) that Discover South Carolina says opened in 1989. It stretches 6,800 yards and plays to a par of 72.

Its reputation was built on competition. For years the club ran 'dogfights' several times a week, and the area's best amateurs, plus a number of South Carolina pros including PGA Tour player Tommy 'Two Gloves' Gainey, came out for them.

The 2007-09 downturn hit the family-owned club hard and the turf slipped. Empire Sports Management, owned by Charleston attorney Joe Rice, bought it, renamed it The Spur to match the Western theme of his Bulls Bay club, and put about $1 million into new carts, maintenance and kitchen equipment and a refreshed clubhouse. The head pro told Discover South Carolina that better turf is what brought players back.

It's one of 2 courses in Columbia on Yoink, and Linrick Golf Course is practically next door — handy when your first choice is booked solid.

Booking a tee time at Northwoods Golf Club

Call the shop at 803-786-9242 or book online, where the club says its rates are lowest. 2026 rates for 18 are $42 Monday to Wednesday, $32 on 'Spursday' Thursday and $52 on Friday; walking Monday to Thursday is $25. Seniors (before 11 a.m.) and students or military with ID pay $32 Monday to Thursday. Afternoon nines are $30 riding and $20 walking after 2 p.m. Friday to Sunday.

How to get a tee time at Northwoods Golf Club

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Northwoods Golf Club FAQ

Where is Northwoods Golf Club?

Northwoods Golf Club is in Columbia, South Carolina, in the Columbia & the Midlands area.

Who designed Northwoods Golf Club?

Northwoods Golf Club was designed by P.B. Dye, son of Pete Dye.

Is Northwoods Golf Club open to the public?

Northwoods Golf Club is daily-fee (public, memberships offered), run by Empire Sports Management (owner Joe Rice), which also owns Bulls Bay.

Can you walk Northwoods Golf Club?

Walking allowed Mon-Thu ($25 for 18) and on 9-hole rounds.

How do I get a tee time at Northwoods Golf Club when it's booked up?

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What golf courses are near Northwoods Golf Club?

Nearby options include Linrick Golf Course, Northwoods Golf Club - The Spur Course and Fort Jackson Golf Club- Wildcat Course. Yoink watches 18 courses in the Columbia & the Midlands area.

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Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-28. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.

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