- 1,210-acre golf destination planned in Jefferson
- First 18-hole course to open for preview play in November
- Full buildout includes four courses, lodging and wellness amenities
- Designed to boost golf tourism in South Carolina’s Sandhills
A new golf destination is taking shape in South Carolina’s Sandhills region. Candyroot Lodge, a 1,210-acre public golf retreat named after a native plant that thrives in sandy soil, aims to grow the golf tourism industry that blooms year-round in the Palmetto State.
Located roughly an hour from both Charlotte and Columbia, Candyroot will open its first 18-hole course for preview play in November, with a grand opening slated for spring 2027.
The lodge is located in the town of Jefferson in western Chesterfield County.
The routing emphasizes the natural contours of the Sandhills, featuring serpentine fairways, ridgeline greens and strategic shot-making rooted in traditional “ground game” golf, according to a news release. Designer Mike Koprowski said his minimalist approach in the design was guided by the land itself…