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The Tree Farm was founded by PGA Tour pro Zac Blair, who used his 2021–2022 injury hiatus to develop the club and partnered with Tom Doak to create one of the nation’s most talked-about new private courses.
About
The Tree Farm, designed by Tom Doak and Kye Goalby with inspiration and vision from PGA Tour pro Zac Blair, is a private, destination-style club in South Carolina. Blending firm, sand-based terrain with wide playing corridors and a ground-game emphasis, it offers a pure, walking-first golf experience for architecture aficionados and competitive players alike.
Caddie Tip
Play for the widest parts of the fairways and favor the ground game approach wherever possible—the sandy soil and firm surfaces make run-up shots highly effective. On undulating greens, favor cautious lag putting on approach shots to avoid tricky recovery chips common to the course.
The Main Challenge
The greatest challenge at The Tree Farm comes from its firm, sand-based turf and the constant demand for strategic shotmaking. Greens are large and undulating, rewarding imaginative approaches but punishing imprecise play with tight collection areas and deep hazards.
The Good
Golfers rave about the course’s wide fairways, strategic design, and emphasis on pure golf with fast, firm playing conditions. The setting among tall pines provides a secluded, peaceful environment that promotes walking and camaraderie, and the ability to play and replay holes using different ground-game strategies is a recurring highlight.
The Not So Good
While the design is widely praised, some early visitors note the lack of mature landscaping in some new areas and limited on-site lodging. The exclusive nature means few tee times are available, and non-members wishing to visit must plan well in advance or secure an invitation.
Signature Hole:
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5
The par-3 5th hole, inspired by Pine Valley’s classic short, features dramatic bunkering, subtle elevation changes, and a challenging green complex that demands accuracy. At around 165 yards, it rewards a precise iron shot while punishing errant plays with tightly mown surrounds and strategic hazards.
Clubhouse
The clubhouse provides a welcoming, understated environment with member lounges, locker rooms, dining facilities, and plans for new overnight accommodations. Its location ensures every hole is within two holes of clubhouse access, enhancing convenience for members.
Practice Facilities
Practice areas include a generous driving range, short game area with multiple greens and bunkers, and a large practice putting green. The no-frills, quality-first ethos means facilities focus purely on skill improvement without extraneous distractions.
Dress Code:
Standard
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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