Sweetwater Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Barnwell, SC with a par of 71. It offers 4 tee sets: blue (6,238 yards, slope 132, rating 70), white (5,830 yards, slope 130, rating 68.1), gold (5,149 yards, slope 119, rating 65.4), red (4,694 yards, slope 116, rating 63.3). The hardest hole is #11, a par 4 playing 261 yards from the first tee.
Sweetwater Country Club
Barnwell, SC
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A straightforward par 4 with a welcoming fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the green, requiring accuracy on the approach shot to avoid sand.
A moderate par 4 playing away from the clubhouse with a fairway that tightens in the landing zone. Water hazards left and bunkers right of the green create a demanding approach to a well-bunkered putting surface.
A short par 3 with a relatively open green complex and minimal hazards. This straightforward hole provides a good opportunity to post a strong score early in the round.
A par 4 that demands placement off the tee as the fairway corridors tighten significantly. Bunkers flank the approach to the green, making precision essential from the landing area.
A compact par 4 where strategic positioning is more important than distance. Hazards frame the green on both sides, punishing errant approaches to this relatively tight hole.
The shortest hole on the course, this par 3 plays deceptively simple with minimal surrounding hazards. Its brevity makes it an excellent scoring opportunity despite its high handicap rating.
A challenging par 4 that plays as one of the course's most difficult holes, requiring precision from tee to green. Water and bunkers define both sides of the fairway and green, leaving little margin for error.
A strong par 5 with a generous fairway that provides multiple opportunities for players at different skill levels. Bunkers guard the approach to a deep green, inviting either a layup strategy or an aggressive third shot.
A demanding par 4 finishing the front nine as one of the course's toughest holes. Hazards left and right create a gauntlet effect, with a narrow green complex demanding a precise final blow.
A short par 3 opening the back nine with a relatively straightforward presentation and minimal hazards. This brief par 3 offers a chance to build confidence early on the second side.
The signature hole and #1 handicap, this par 4 presents a formidable test despite its moderate length. Bunkers, water, and a tight fairway corridor combine to make this one of the course's most severe challenges.
A brutal short par 4 that plays much harder than its yardage suggests due to strategic bunkering throughout. Water and sand guard the green on both sides, creating a high-risk approach to a shallow target.
A strong par 5 with a fairway that narrows in the middle, forcing a strategic decision on the second shot. Bunkers and water protect the elongated green, rewarding both aggressive and conservative play depending on position.
A short but tricky par 3 with a small green protected by bunkers and surrounded by rough terrain. Accuracy is paramount on this deceptively challenging one-shotter despite its modest yardage.
A relatively straightforward par 4 with a generous fairway that opens up to a receptive green complex. This hole provides a respite in the round, offering a balanced test without extreme hazards.
A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that widens in the landing zone before narrowing near the green. Bunkers flanking both sides of the approach demand placement on the second shot to find the putting surface.
A powerful par 5 with strategic bunkering throughout the hole that rewards accurate positioning. The fairway opens in the landing area but tightens significantly near a well-guarded green, creating a climactic test before the finish.
A dramatic finishing par 4 that plays as one of the course's most difficult holes, providing a strong conclusion to the round. Hazards frame both sides of a demanding green complex, requiring two quality shots to end on a strong note.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| HCP | 6 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | |||
| blue | 383 | 391 | 181 | 366 | 318 | 144 | 382 | 529 | 406 | 3100 | 144 | 361 | 379 | 564 | 169 | 327 | 344 | 471 | 379 | 3138 | 6238 |
| white | 361 | 361 | 156 | 353 | 303 | 128 | 360 | 501 | 379 | 2902 | 133 | 346 | 354 | 494 | 152 | 318 | 339 | 462 | 330 | 2928 | 5830 |
| gold | 340 | 311 | 126 | 302 | 250 | 120 | 316 | 469 | 346 | 2580 | 133 | 269 | 296 | 427 | 120 | 309 | 300 | 412 | 303 | 2569 | 5149 |
| red | 294 | 308 | 122 | 298 | 245 | 71 | 265 | 395 | 340 | 2338 | 127 | 261 | 232 | 392 | 113 | 306 | 291 | 360 | 274 | 2356 | 4694 |