the Aiken Golf Club. This gem — less than two miles from Palmetto — was built in 1912 by Donald Ross and John Inglis as an amenity to a resort, and it has a ton of history (more on that here).

There are certain places in the world of golf that boast abnormal numbers of exceptional courses for their relatively small footprints, i.e. Westchester County, N.Y. or Philadelphia. Less urban ...

Palmetto Golf Club (the home club of Kevin Kisner) in nearby Aiken, S.C., is another popular option, but without the right connections, you’ll be SOL. Fortunately, there’s another great option ...