Colleton River named 13th best private golf community

Colleton River Plantation Club is proud to be named #13 in the top 15 Private Residential Communities in the United States. This prestigious award is bestowed every three years by Club Leaders Forum. Winners are chosen by a highly informed group of judges--managers, presidents and owners of private clubs.

According to Club Leaders Forum, the characteristics that distinguish America’s most highly admired private clubs from 6000 others include quality of membership, tradition and culture, amenities, governance, and quality of the management and staff.

Clubs are judged on the following criteria:

• A History of Excellence

• Quality of Membership

• Condition of Facilities

• Caliber of Professional Staff

• Enlightened and Consistent Governance

• Adaptable to Changing Times

• Member Devotion to their Club’s Distinctive Culture

• Spirit of Generosity in the Community

• Prudent Fiscal Management

• Universal Acknowledgement of Greatness

Top Two Private Clubs by State

Clubs in boldface type are "Platinum Club" honorees.
*Those states not listed reflect minimal nominations for all private clubs in these states.