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South Carolina golf market

Golf Green Fees in Columbia, SC

Avg weekday
$48
Price range
$21–$65
Public courses
41
Twilight deals
2
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Prices last checked May 25, 2026

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How much does public golf cost in Columbia?

Public golf courses listed 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. 4 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 last verified: May 25, 2026

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.

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Cheapest Public Golf Courses in Columbia

Sorted by the lowest weekday 18-hole rate listed by GreenFeeTracker. Filter for twilight, walking or price, or switch to the map.

41 of 41 courses

All Golf Courses in Columbia

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TwilightWalk?Verified
Linrick Golf Course
Cheapestpublic
$21+cart$29—Yes
4.2(314)
Listed — may be outdated · Last checked Apr 27, 2026
$44$52$41Yes
3.7(178)
Listed — may be outdated · Last checked Apr 27, 2026
$48+cart$55—Yes
4.1(170)
Pricing data available · source verification pending
$60$75—Yes
4.6(113)
Listed — may be outdated · Last checked Apr 27, 2026
$65—$55No
4.6(243)
Listed — may be outdated · Last checked Apr 27, 2026
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4.6(9)
No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates
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4.6(152)
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4.2(12)
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4.8(112)
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4.5(211)
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4.1(61)
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4.7(168)
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5.0(19)
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4.2(189)
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4.9(44)
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4.3(141)
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4.1(614)
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4.3(72)
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5.0(18)
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4.0(131)
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4.4(304)
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4.0(390)
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3.9(140)
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4.2(155)
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2.9(86)
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4.6(128)
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4.7(105)
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4.6(159)
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4.2(88)
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5.0(59)
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4.9(65)
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5.0(15)
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4.3(427)
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4.6(192)
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4.1(346)
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4.5(83)
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4.7(233)
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3.8(312)
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4.3(173)
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4.6(239)
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Rating for the money

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.

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Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in Columbia

4 of the 41 public courses listed by GreenFeeTracker in Columbia have a confirmed walking rate or policy. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.

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Before you go

Frequently Asked Questions — Golf in Columbia

City of Columbia courses — Trenholm Park Golf Course and Owens Field Golf Course — run $22-30 for 18 holes, the most affordable in the market. Richland County Recreation Commission also operates courses in this range. All allow walking and offer senior/junior discounts.

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.