Ralston Creek's Back Nine Provide a Stunning Backdrop for PGA Golf

When Rees Jones designed the Ralston Creek course, a par 72 layout that plays 7,446 yards from the championship tees, he had both members and professionals in mind. “The layout has all the elements of a stern test of golf,” says Jones, “including strategically placed, sculpted fairway bunkers, greenside bunkers placed to protect the championship pin positions, and enough length for the long hitters.”

Perhaps the most challenging – and certainly the most scenic – of the holes on Ralston are the “inside nine,” termed as such by members because they play out in a loop closest to the clubhouse. With long and dramatic marsh and tidal creek vistas, these stunning back nine holes highlight Daniel Island’s Lowcountry setting beautifully.

Take, for example, the 12th hole, a picturesque par three with water lining the right side of the fairway and the front of the green. No. 14, one of the best strategic holes on the course, is lined by marsh down the entire right side. You can check out the back 9 here:

For the professionals battling it out at the Nationwide Tour Championship, these breathtaking holes will provide a level of challenge that will test their skill. But for those lucky to call Daniel Island Park home, such views are a part of daily life. In fact, the “inside nine” is the location of some of the island’s most desirable homesites. With many sites nearing an acre in size, these are large, golf-oriented sites that offer a stunning setting within this spectacular golf neighborhood. Prices start in the low $200,000s. Further information is available here or by contacting a Daniel Island Real Estate sales associate for details.