Fripp Island Ocean Creek
Ocean Creek Golf Club, designed by PGA Champion Davis Love III and
Paul Cowley was opened in 1995. Incorporating sweeping views of salt water marshes,
fresh water lagoons, lush jungle vegetation and four distinctive rolling dune ridges,
this beautiful course is 6,643 total yards and a par 71.
The signature 6th and 7th holes are situated on the “Old House Creek” and marsh,
which Jacques Cousteau called “one of the most pristine salt-water marsh habitats
in the world”. Five holes are edged by marsh, while another six incorporate interior
wetlands, preserved and connected to the course through a network of wooden walkways
and bridges.
You may want to pack your camera in your golf bag, as the course is home to a wondrous
variety of wildlife including egrets, osprey, herons, and deer. You may even catch
a glimpse of a few alligators patrolling the lagoons or basking in the sun! The
landscape is so wonderful, in fact, that it attracted movie producers to film scenes
from Forrest Gump and Disney’s live action version of The Jungle Book.
“The Creek” features five sets of tees including the Wee-Links tees that make the
course enjoyable for all skill levels and a fair challenge to the advanced player.
The wide fairways and large greens offer enticing targets, but stray shots beware!
No matter what the score, you are sure to enjoy this gem that was named as one
of the 10 Best New Courses in America by Golf Digest upon opening, and recently
received a 4.5 Star rating from the same publication.
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