Cheraw Country Club | 172+ Acres & Donald Ross Golf Course

Historic Cheraw Country Club — 172+ Acres of Golf, Recreation & Development Potential

For nearly a century, this property was part of the recreational fabric of Cheraw. Established around 1924 and operated through 2024, the former Cheraw Country Club—later known as Moree’s Cheraw Country Club—offers approximately 172+/- acres of rolling, predominantly cleared and contoured land, an 18-hole golf course, substantial clubhouse facilities, ponds, recreation amenities, and approximately 4,600 feet of road frontage.

The property is located just off the Cheraw Bypass at 2431 Old Cash Road and sits directly across from Cheraw State Park, with state park lands bordering portions of the course. US Highway 52 South and US Highway 1 are nearby, providing convenient regional access, while historic downtown Cheraw is only minutes away. Reported traffic counts include approximately 4,200 vehicles daily along US Highway 52 South and approximately 700 vehicles daily along Old Cash Road.

What makes this property especially compelling is how much is already here.

The approximately 6,400+ yard, par-72 golf course includes a front nine attributed to legendary golf course architect Donald Ross, the designer most closely associated with Pinehurst No. 2. While the course has been closed for approximately two years and prospective buyers should anticipate overgrowth and deferred maintenance, the layout and infrastructure remain in place: established golf corridors, fairways, greens, mature tree lines, drainage and irrigation features, four ponds, and decades of grading and contouring.

Recreating a property of this scale from raw acreage would require substantial clearing, earthwork, infrastructure, landscaping, and capital. Here, much of that groundwork has already been established.

A Stately Clubhouse Overlooking the Course

At the heart of the property stands a stately Colonial-style brick clubhouse overlooking the golf course. The approximately 10,000-square-foot building has the presence and scale expected of a long-established country club and offers considerable potential for events, hospitality, recreation, or redevelopment.

Inside, the clubhouse includes a grand hall, large ballroom, sunroom, commercial kitchen, separate locker rooms, pro shop area, gathering and event spaces, and an approximately 1,000-square-foot apartment with two bedrooms and one bath. Hardwood and tile flooring are found throughout portions of the building, and the property is served by public water, septic, central air, and heat pump systems. The roof and HVAC are reported to date to approximately 2009.

The clubhouse is complemented by paved parking and outdoor gathering areas designed to take advantage of the setting. A covered outdoor space with a fireplace creates an inviting area for events, meals, receptions, or casual gatherings while overlooking the surrounding recreational landscape.

Nearby, the swimming pool overlooks the front nine and includes a bathhouse, patio, cookout area, and additional outdoor gathering space.

Additional improvements include an equipment shed, driving range, and two former tennis courts that could potentially be restored for tennis or repositioned for uses such as pickleball.

172+ Acres Already Shaped for Recreation

The land itself may be one of the property’s strongest assets.

Elevation ranges from approximately 152 feet to 86 feet, giving the tract a rolling and sloping character rather than the feel of flat, undeveloped acreage. The property is predominantly cleared and contoured, with mature tree lines, water features, golf corridors, and open areas already woven throughout the landscape.

Four ponds contribute both visual appeal and practical drainage and irrigation functions. Thompson Creek flows nearby, further reinforcing the natural character of the surrounding area.

Mapped soils include Coxville sandy loam, Troup sand, Tetotum sandy loam, Ailey sand, Wickham sandy loam, Chewacla-Chastain complex, and Alpin sand.

With paved road frontage on two sides, a prominent corner location, paved parking, and proximity to the Cheraw Bypass, the property offers a combination of accessibility, visibility, and scale that is difficult to duplicate.

Surrounded by Established Outdoor Recreation

The property’s relationship with Cheraw State Park adds another layer to its appeal.

The course sits directly across from the park, while portions of the property are bordered by state park lands. Cheraw State Park offers an established recreational destination with a lake, boating, fishing, swimming, cabins, camping, trails, and its own 18-hole golf course.

That surrounding recreational environment could complement a number of future concepts centered around golf, lodging, outdoor recreation, events, or destination-oriented development.

Restore the Course—or Reimagine the Property

A new owner could explore returning the property to its golf heritage, but its possibilities extend well beyond golf.

The acreage, clubhouse, road frontage, recreational improvements, ponds, paved parking, open land, and location beside Cheraw State Park create an unusual foundation for a larger vision. Potential concepts could include a golf restoration, destination recreation property, hospitality use, RV resort, residential development, outdoor recreation community, event venue, or a combination of complementary uses.

The former tennis area could take on new life. The clubhouse could serve as the centerpiece of a hospitality or events operation. Existing golf corridors may lend themselves to recreation, trails, homesites, or open-space amenities.

Any subdivision, residential, RV, hospitality, commercial, or alternative redevelopment would be subject to applicable zoning, permitting, utility capacity, governmental approvals, and buyer due diligence.

Nearly 100 Years of History. A New Chapter Ahead.

Properties of this scale rarely come with this much already in place.

Approximately 172+/- acres. An established 18-hole golf layout. Donald Ross heritage. A stately Colonial-style clubhouse. Approximately 10,000 square feet of clubhouse space. Apartment. Commercial kitchen. Grand hall. Ballroom. Pool. Bathhouse. Driving range. Former tennis courts. Four ponds. Equipment facilities. Paved parking. Thousands of feet of road frontage. Mature trees. Open land. Existing contours. And Cheraw State Park directly across the road and bordering portions of the property.

For the buyer who sees opportunity in what already exists, the former Cheraw Country Club offers something very different from an ordinary development tract: a nearly century-old recreational landscape ready for its next chapter.

**DISCLAIMER** Given the property location near Thompson Creek, portions of the land has a history of flooding. Information is for reference only and may change or be inaccurate; no warranty is made. Photos/remarks may be digitally enhanced, virtually staged, or AI-assisted and may not reflect current conditions. Buyer/buyer’s agent to verify all material facts (incl. sq ft, dimensions, acreage, taxes, schools, HOA, C&Rs, zoning, permits/utilities). Not an offer; subject to seller acceptance and a fully executed contract. Buyer or representative responsible for verifying all pertinent information.

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