Jane Powell

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Website: http://www.santeecoopercountry.org

 

Santee Cooper featured in Golf Maryland

featured on Golf Maryland

Okay. You’ve been bitten by the golf bug, watched future golf hall of famer Rory McIlroy capture the career Grand Slam this past April and now you are thinking seriously about road tripping it to a practice round of the 2026 Masters Tournament (or even attend the Augusta National Women’s Amateur a week or two earlier at Augusta National). Maybe you have thoughts of making it a fortnight vacation and taking in a day or two at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town across the border in South Carolina the following week. But the lure of your own personal links also has you dreading the break up of a burgeoning practice/playing routine … not to mention the possibility of breaking the bank.

 

Sumter SC featured in Travel and Leisure

featured on Travelandleisure.com

Here’s how to plan the perfect weekend in Sumter, South Carolina. 

Top 5 Can’t Miss

  • Book a stay at the 1912 Bed and Breakfast; with its original flooring and tile, cozy guest rooms, and hearty Southern breakfasts, it has a warm, personal touch.
  • Visit Swan Lake Iris Gardens, the only public park in the U.S. that’s home to all eight species of swans. 
  • Relax at Palmetto Park, a local favorite with tennis courts, trails, a playground, and a splash pad for kids. 
  • Sip a pint at Sumter Original Brewery.
  • Enjoy smoked brisket, wings, and an impressive bourbon selection at Sidebar.

 

Where to Play, Eat, and Stay in South Carolina’s Santee Cooper Country

By: Julie Sprankles

It’s a sunny Thursday morning, and I’m standing on the Old 301 Bridge-turned-path in Santee, South Carolina — the muddy plains of Lake Marion below me, a pale blue sky filled with gossamer clouds above. I can see Ballard Sandbar, a strip of shore dotted with driftwood and knobby Cypress knees, to my left. By summer, it’ll be lined with pontoon boats as kids in floaties and chocolate labs bobbing for tennis balls splash in the shallows.

 

Revolutionary Sites in Historic Santee Cooper Country

featured on Styleblueprint.com

Berkeley County, South Carolina, was right in the thick of the action during the American Revolutionary War, most notably as the home turf of the legendary “Swamp Fox,” General Francis Marion. Marion’s hit-and-run tactics and deep knowledge of the Lowcountry gave the British no end of trouble, making him a key figure in the fight for independence. Now, with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution coming up in 2026, Berkeley County is gearing up to honor that legacy.

 

Top 10 Best Bass Lakes of 2025

By: Brian Sak

New hot spots and legendary lakes join forces to create the 2025 rankings. Start planning now and hit the road soon … these fisheries are on fire!

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Traversing the ‘Tee

By: Bill Kamenjar

“I can’t imagine what we would look like now without it. Once they cleared the land, everything else was a no brainer. It’s almost as if God gave us something to put there.”  Todd Miller, general manager of Santee Cooper Golf Resort