2024 Golf Guide

Golf For Everyone

FOR SOME, IT’S A DAILY OBSESSION. FOR OTHERS, IT’S FUN AND GAMES. ONE THING WE ALL AGREE ON – THERE’S NO BETTER PLACE TO PLAY.

THE CLIFFS COURSES

From bentgrass to fescue, bermuda to zoysia, this is America’s premier private golf experience because only The Cliffs offers 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 provide seven award-winning courses each absolutely unique, for every day of the week — and all are yours.

THE CLIFFS AT GLASSY

THE CLIFFS AT MOUNTAIN PARK

THE CLIFFS VALLEY

Opened Par Yardage Slope Rating Designer Director of Golf Superintendent

Gary Player Matt Pavia Jed Fedor

Opened Par Yardage Slope Rating Designer Head Golf Pro Superintendent

Wright

Jones

Stevens

Opened Par Yardage Slope Rating Designer Director of Golf Superintendent

Nicklaus Julian Bland Jim Evans

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Opened Par Yardage Slope Rating Designer Director of Golf Superintendent

Tom Fazio David Pilkington Cole Adcock

Opened Par Yardage Slope Rating Designer Director of Golf Superintendent

Nicklaus Mike Steele Steve Shand

CLUB TOURNAMENTS

Diversity and variety define the golf course offerings at The Cliffs. With seven communities encompassing one club, it is important to create unique programming outside traditional club events, and our member’s normal four balls and playing partners. From Best of the Best to Nine and Dine to Club Championships, golf tournaments at The Cliffs bring great enthusiasm from our members.

THE MAJORS | All-Club Tournaments

THE ALLIANCE

March 19 | Keowee Vineyards

Partner with an employee of The Ciffs and create your alliance. Do you and your partner have what it takes to bring home the trophy? The top five teams who make it through qualifying will compete in the championship round.

BEST OF THE BEST

September 10 | Glassy

The tournament of all tournaments. This annual competition takes the best players from each club–along with their golf professionals–and has them battle it out in a variety of formats to see which club reigns supreme, and is truly the Best of the Best. Overall team, men’s and ladies’ gross, men’s and ladies’ net, and the low professional team are recognized.

THE OPEN

November 1-3 | Mountain Park

This 56-hole stroke play event with a 36-hole cut, is open to all Golf Members with a 5.5 index or lower. Each golfer will have the chance to test their skills against their neighbors and qualified club associates from all seven of The Cliffs communities.

REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS

REIGN OF THE REGION

April 26

Mountain Park

April 27 Glassy

April 28 Valley

CLUB TOURNAMENTS

GLASSY

March 27

April 10

May 16-18

May 27

Multiple Flag Madness

Glassy Masters

The Bootlegger | Member-Member

Memorial Day Tournament

June 4 Flamingo Flirt

June 13-15

The Summit | Ladies’ Member-Guest

July 4 1776 Flag Day Tournament

July 15 CRO Event

July 27

The War of the Roses

August 19 Member-Associate

September 2 Labor Day Tournament

September 8 Jack & Jill

September 25-28

Black Bear Invitational | Men’s Member-Guest

October 18-19 Club Championships

October 23

November 11

November 26

Champions of Champions

Veteran’s Day Tournament

Turkey Trot

THE BOOTLEGGER

May 16-18

THE SUMMIT

June 13-15

BLACK BEAR INVITATIONAL

September 25-28

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

October 18-19

MOUNTAIN PARK

March 14 Paddy Shack

April 20-21 Two-Person Scramble

May 2-4 The Wildflower | Ladies’ Member-Guest

May 31-June 2 The Player | Member-Member

June 13 Member-Associate

July 4 Firecracker Scrambler

August 23-25 Copper Cup

September 18-21 The Riverside | Men’s Member-Guest

October 12-13 Club Championship

November 14 Cross Country Par 3

December 9 Rudolph’s 4-Club Challenge

THE WILDFLOWER

May 2-4

THE PLAYER

May 31-June 2

THE RIVERSIDE

September 18-21

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

October 12-13

VALLEY

January 1 New Year’s Day Tournament

March 14 Battle at the Valley

April 8 Masters Monday at Valley

May 15-18 Dark Corner | Men’s Member-Guest

June 7-9 Ben Wright Member-Member

June 14 Flag Day Tournament

July 4 July 4th Tournament

August 5 Tough Day at Valley

August 24-25 Club Championship

September 14-15 Valley Cup

October 3-5 Crystal Classic | Ladies’ Member-Guest

October 8 Member-Associate

October 19-20 Couples Classic

November 16 Turkey Shootout Pro-Am

DARK CORNER

May 15-18

BEN WRIGHT MEMBER-MEMBER

June 7-9

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

August 24-25

VALLEY CUP

September 14-15

CRYSTAL CLASSIC

October 3-5

REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS

KEOWEE INVITATIONAL

April 25 Keowee Falls

April 26

April 27

Keowee Vineyards

Keowee Springs

KEOWEE LADIES’ INVITATIONAL

May 16

May 17

May 18

DYNAMIC DUO

Keowee Falls

Keowee Springs

Keowee Vineyards

August 22 Keowee Falls

August 23 Keowee Vineyards

August 24 Keowee Springs

CLUB TOURNAMENTS

KEOWEE FALLS

January 13 Polar Bear Open

February 23 Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

March 6 Member-Associate Scramble

April 7 Couples Spaghetti Open

April 10 Masters Par 3 Tournament

LAKE KEOWEE CUP

October 11 Keowee Falls

October 12 Keowee Vineyards

October 13 Keowee Falls

KEOWEE COUPLES INVITATIONAL

October 24 Keowee Springs

October 25 Keowee Vineyards

October 26 Keowee Falls

WAR BY THE SHORE

November 11 Keowee Falls

November 12 Keowee Springs

November 13 Keowee Vineyards

April 15 Monday After the Masters’ Pro-Am

June 6 Stumphouse Invitational Practice Round

June 7-9

Stumphouse Invitational

Men’s Member-Guest

June 22-23 Falls Member-Member | Best of The Best Qualifier

August 15 Superintendent’s Revenge

September 14-15 Two-Day Member-Guest

September 28-29 Club Championship

December 11 Member-Associate Scramble

STUMPHOUSE INVITATIONAL

June 7-9

FALLS MEMBER-MEMBER

June 22-23

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

September 28-29

KEOWEE SPRINGS

March 12

March 23

May 1-4

June 21

July 1

Spring Member-Associate

The IceBreaker

Renegade | Men’s Member-Guest

Bonnie & Clyde

The Dirty Dozen

July 13-14 Fazio Member-Member |

September 27

Best of the Best Qualifier

Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

October 11-13 Club Championship

December 13

Polar Bear Open

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

February 15

March 1

April 9

May 24

June 14-15

June 19

July 2

Cupid Couples

Glow Golf Event

Miniature Golf Event

Couples Golf Event

Moonshiner | Member-Member

Member-Associate Scramble

Couples Firecracker Fourball

August 6 Couples 9 & Dine

August 30 Labor Day Couples 18

September 18-21 23rd Annual Keowee Classic

October 4-5

November 20

December 12

Men’s Member-Guest

Battle for the Paddle Club Championship

The Co-Op Member-Associate Tournament

Couples Twelve Holes of Christmas

RENEGADE

May 1-4

FAZIO MEMBER-MEMBER

July 13-14

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

October 11-13

MOONSHINER

June 14-15

23RD ANNUAL KEOWEE

CLASSIC MEN’S MEMBER-GUEST

September 18-21

BATTLE FOR THE PADDLE

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

October 4-5

WALNUT COVE

March 16 Shamrock Challenge

May 17 Spring Guest Day

May 27 Battle at the Cove

June 10 The Partnership | Member - Associate

June 20-22 Blue Ridge Classic | Men’s Member-Guest

July 3 4 Clubs Fore the 4th

July 14 Couples Club Championship

July 19 Summer Guest Day

July 26 Ladies’ 9 Hole Club Championship

July 27-28 Club Championship

August 23-24 The Cove Classic | Member-Member

September 2 Tough Day on Labor Day

September 21-22 WCMA Weekend of Giving

September 25-27 French Broad Invitational | Ladies’ Member-Guest

October 27-29

UNCA French Broad Collegiate Invitational

December 7 Holiday Classic

BLUE RIDGE CLASSIC

June 20-22

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

July 27-28

THE COVE CLASSIC

August 23-24

FRENCH BROAD INVITATIONAL

September 25-27

SOCIAL GOLF EVENTS

Golf is more than just a game. To us, it’s all about camaraderie, which is the very heart of the golf experience at The Cliffs.

GLASSY

Couples Golf

March 23

June 20

July 11

August 22

September 12

Finale: October 10

MOUNTAIN PARK

Ladies Coffee with the Pro

March 12

Nine and Dine

March 24

April 28

May 19

June 23

July 28

August 18

September 8

October 20

Fareway Dinner

May 25

June 8

July 20

August 17

September 21

October 31

Flat Stick Social

May 26

November 24

VALLEY

Couples Golf

Scramble with a shotgun start at 1:00 pm

March 24

April 21

July 28

September 22

Master’s Monday

April 8

KEOWEE FALLS

Putters Club Society Social

March 28

May 23

September 26

KEOWEE SPRINGS

Nine and Dine

April 5

Mary 10

June 14

August 2

September 13

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

Glow Golf

March 1

Junior Golf Gathering

March 29

June 28

November 27

WALNUT COVE

Nine and Wine

April 17

November 13

Dine and Dash

April 18

Putting Social

April 1

September 9

Couples Classic

October 19-20

Halloween Glow Golf Putters Club

October 31

Night Golf

November 29

Masters Miniatures Golf

April 9

Nine and Dine

May 19

June 9

August 18

September 15

October 20

MEN’S

THE MOUNTAIN REGION

GLASSY

Tuesdays Organized Play | May - October

MOUNTAIN PARK

Mondays Year-round

VALLEY

Saturdays Year-round

THE ASHEVILLE REGION

WALNUT COVE

Mondays and Thursdays Organized Play | May - October

May 16 Men’s Opening Day

October 10 Men’s Closing Day

ORGANIZED PLAY

THE LAKE REGION

KEOWEE FALLS

Mondays Organized Play

March 25 Men’s Opening Day

November 4 Men’s Closing Day

KEOWEE SPRINGS

Thursdays Organized Play

April 4 Men’s Opening Day

October 17 Men’s Closing Day

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

Tuesdays Organized Play

March 26 Men’s Opening Day

October 29 Men’s Closing Day

LADIES’

THE MOUNTAIN REGION

GLASSY

Tuesdays Organized Play

April 23 Ladies’ Opening Day

August 20 Ladies Playaround

October 29 Ladies’ Closing Day

MOUNTAIN PARK

Tuesdays Organized Play

April 2 Ladies’ Opening Day

June 11 Ladies’ Playaround

October 29 Ladies’ Season Celebration

VALLEY

Thursdays Organized Play

April 4 Ladies’ Opening Day

July 18 Ladies’ Playaround

September 5 Ladies’ Charity Event

October 31 Ladies’ Closing Day

THE ASHEVILLE REGION

WALNUT COVE

Mon/Wed/Fri

May 1

May 15

May 22

THE LAKE REGION

KEOWEE FALLS

Mondays Organized Play

Wednesdays Nifty Niners Organized Play

April 1 Ladies’ Opening Day

April 17 Ladies Nifty Niners Opening Day

September 23 Ladies’ Playaround

October 16 Ladies Nifty Niners Closing Day

October 28 Ladies’ Closing Day

KEOWEE SPRINGS

Tuesdays Organized Play

April 9 Ladies’ Opening Day

May 7 Ladies’ Playaround

October 15 Ladies’ Closing Day

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

Thursdays Organized Play

March 28 Ladies’ Opening Day

April 18 Ladies’ Playaround

October 31 Ladies’ Closing Day

Organized Play | May - October

Ladies’ Soft Opening Day

Ladies’ Playaround

Ladies’ Opening Day

October 9 Ladies’ Closing Day

CLINICS & SUPERVISED PRACTICE

Practice makes perfect. Our golf professionals find new ways to create learning moments with events and one-on-one training. Whether it’s your swing or your putt, our team is here to help.

INTRODUCING GOLF LEARNING CENTERS

Walnut Cove recently opened the first Golf Learning Center at The Cliffs. In 2024, centers will also be opening at Mountain Park and Keowee Springs allowing members in every region the opportunity to use high-resolution software that breaks down a swing from multiple angles while a high-tech mat records pressure points. At Keowee Springs, the Porch will revert to a teaching facility equipped with a club-fitting space and hitting bays. At Mountain Park, the new building will be constructed at the Practice Facility. In addition to high-tech software, these facilities will provide enclosed spaces for year-round instruction. For a sampling of clinics and supervised practices, contact the Director of Golf or Head Golf Professional at your home club.

THE MOUNTAIN REGION

GLASSY

Tuesday Tune-Ups

Tuesdays | April - October | 4:00-5:00 pm

Thirsty Thursday

Thursdays | April - October | 4:00-5:00 pm

ALGG (Aspiring Ladies Golf Group)

Fridays | 3:00 pm Clinic | 3:30 pm Shotgun

MOUNTAIN PARK

Kaizen Golf Clinics

Fridays | March - October | 2:00-3:00 pm

Supervised Practice

Saturdays | March - October | 2:00-3:00 pm

VALLEY

Swing Session

Mondays | March - November

Valley “Golf 101”

Every third Thursday of each month

April - November

5 at 5 with a Valley Pro

Every other Friday | April - November

THE LAKE REGION

KEOWEE FALLS

Mechanic’s Monday

Mondays

Practice Like the Pros

Thursdays

KEOWEE SPRINGS

Men’s MacDaddy’s (Beginner Clinic)

Mondays | April - October

Sassy Sixers Clinic (Ladies Only)

Tuesdays | April - October

Kaizen Weekly Free Clinic

Tuesdays | April - October

THE ASHEVILLE REGION

WALNUT COVE

Shot Makers Clinic

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

Ladies’ Skills & Drills Clinic

Tuesdays | March - October

Men’s Practice and Play

Tuesdays | March - October

April - August Complimentary Clinic

Fridays | May - October

PRICING AND FEES

CART FEES

GUEST FEES (NOT INCLUDING CART FEE)

Escorted $125

Unescorted $275

Junior $25

CADDIE OPTIONS

Caddies are an additional service offered to elevate our golf experience. Guests are required to take a caddie while it is optional for members. Caddies may be reserved through golf shop.

Forecaddie (minimum of 3 bags) $27 per player

Double Bag $53 per player

Single Caddie $53 per player

Suggested Minimum Gratuity:

Forecaddie $25+ per player

Double Bag $35+ per player

Single Caddie $50+ per player

PRIVATE TOURNAMENTS

Private tournaments can be hosted at The Cliffs for a minimum of 80 players. Rates start at $150 per person, plus applicable tax and fees.

Tournaments are hosted on our club’s closed days and are subject to availability. All food and beverage must be provided by the club at a la carte pricing.

SMALL GROUP GOLF

Our Special Services Team can assist with groups of five or more needing two consecutive tee times. Assistance with dining, lodging, and transportation is also available. Contact specialservices@cliffsliving.com to learn more.

LESSONS

Private lessons are available at all seven courses with our professional golf staff.

PGA Director of Golf, Head Professional, or Lead Instructor: $125 | 60 minutes

PGA Assistant Professional: $100 | 60 minutes

AERATION SCHEDULE

Glassy

April 1-April 8

July 29-August 1

Mountain Park

July 17-24

Valley

June 18-25

Keowee Falls

July 15-23

Keowee Springs

May 28-June 5

September 3-7

Keowee Vineyards

July 8-15

Walnut Cove

March 18-29

July 8-9

September 3-6

Required for the Golf Course and Practice Facilities.

SHOES

Must be golf appropriate. Metal spikes are prohibited.

BOTTOMS

Denim, baggy cargo shorts, and non-golf athleticwear is prohibited.

Gentlemen: Shorts and pants must be golf appropriate.

GOLF ATTIRE

Ladies: Shorts, skirts, and pants must be golf appropriate. Leggings may be worn under shorts, a skirt or pants.

TOPS

Gentlemen: Shirts must have a collar or mock collar. Gentlemen are encouraged to wear their shirt tucked in.

Ladies: Shirts must have sleeves or a collar and be considered golf appropriate.

OUTERWEAR

Must be golf appropriate. Appropriate tops must be worn if outerwear is removed during play.

HANDICAP INDEX ELIGIBILITY & LIMITS

HANDICAP AND TOURNAMENT POLICIES

All players must have a current Handicap Index with a recognized Association. A current handicap is one where the player has a minimum of three (3) posted scores in the last 6 months. The Professional Staff of the host club will verify all handicaps for members and guests who are not on The Cliffs Handicap Roster. Players with no established Handicap Index must submit a minimum of three (3) scores. Players unable to meet these criteria will play as a 0.0 Handicap Index. New or recreational golfers should consult their local professionals for guidance on establishing or creating an appropriate Handicap Index. The host Professional Staff has the final decision on a player’s Handicap Index for any event.

TOURNAMENT HANDICAP INDEX & PLAYING HANDICAP

The host Professional Staff will determine the date of Handicap Indexes used for each Tournament. For multiround events, the same Handicap Index will be used for all rounds. Each player’s Playing Handicap will be determined based on the format of each round. Handicap allowances will be published before the start of the event and will follow USGA recommendations. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to modify the Playing Handicap of any player before or between rounds. The Professional Staff will post all scores (when applicable) on the day of play with a designation of “C” for Competition.

THE CLIFFS HANDICAP COMMITTEE

The USGA charges The Cliffs Handicap Committee with the primary responsibility of seeing that players turn in all acceptable scores for peer review and making certain that each player has a Handicap Index reflecting potential ability. The Cliffs and the Committee strive to make the game of golf enjoyable for all members, regardless of skill level, while maintaining the structure of the handicap system to allow competition on an equitable basis. Our goal is to be more inclusive so players of differing abilities can compete on an equitable basis.

SCORING

If a player starts but does not complete a hole, or is conceded a stroke, that player shall record the score they most likely would have made, with Net Double Bogey as the maximum score for any hole. The most likely score is defined as the number of strokes already taken plus, in the player’s best judgment, the number of strokes needed to complete the hole from that position more than half the time. If a player does not start a hole, no score shall be recorded - the GHIN system will calculate an expected differential using the 10 - 17 hole method described below.

When to post a score:

• If 18 holes are played, the player shall post an 18 hole score.

• If 9 holes are played, the player shall post a 9-hole score.

• If 10 to 17 holes are played, the player shall post hole by hole score for the actual number of holes played. GHIN will automatically complete the remaining holes based on the player’s handicap index to create an 18 hole differential for the day.

When not to post a score:

• You have played as a single.

• You played fewer than 9 holes.

• Playing more than one ball frequently or when you knowingly will not be abiding by the Rules of Golf.

• A format where you don’t play your own ball all the time (i.e. a scramble or alternate shot).

PLEASE NOTE: It is very important that you let the golf shop know if you are playing a non-postable round so they may note it on the tee sheet for that day.

Failure to post a score:

The USGA requires the Handicap Committee to monitor postings. The Cliffs Handicap Committee is comprised of volunteer members from each of the facilities. To help members post timely and to maintain an accurate Handicap Index, the Committee sends a friendly “Did you forget to post your score?” reminder when it appears you have not posted. Score monitoring is divided into two 6-month seasons: Nov. 1 - April 30 and May 1 - Nov. 1. Not posting a score within the 3-day grace period will result in a “Failure to Post” notice from the Handicap Committee. Failure to post a second and third time will be followed by reminder letters as well. If, during a 6-month season a fourth “Failure to Post” email is required, the Committee will then exercise the option to penalize the player’s Handicap Index which includes a penalty score equal to the lowest differential in the player’s record at the time of posting (based on the recommendation of the USGA Handicap System Section 71.b). With the start of each new period, letter reminders are purged from the player’s record. A member who receives two (2) or more Penalty Adjustments will require evaluation by the Handicap Committee and repeated infractions could lead to withdrawal of the player’s handicap. The Handicap Committee may notify the member verbally or in writing/email. A member may appeal to the Handicap Committee for remedy or reevaluation. To correct a score that has been posted to your handicap incorrectly please contact cliffshandicap@gmail.com.

MAJOR TOURNAMENT AND LEGACY POLICY

For the major annual Member/Guest and Member/Member golf tournaments Full Golf members will have priority access to sign up for the event for the first 14 days at their home club. Full Golf Members at the six reciprocal Clubs may register after that period. Legacy members may register 14 days after that time (20 days after registration opens). Full Golf members will have priority access on all waitlists before Legacy Members.

Legacy Members may play as a guest in the major Member/Guest tournament OR as a member in the major Member/Member tournament but may not do both in the same calendar year. If a Legacy Member elects to play as a member for the year, they may play in both tournaments if space allows.

All other priority registrations for non-major tournaments are at the discretion of the General Manager, Director of Golf, and/or Head Golf Professional.