Charleston Metro Sports Council
As a member of the National Association of Sports Commissions and South Carolina Sports Development, the Metro Sports Council helps to promote a growing sports community in the Charleston area. With so many sports enthusiasts, the Council assists in numerous sporting, recreational and fitness-related events. 423 King St., Charleston. 843-805-3030. www.sportscouncil.org.

Charleston Race Week
In 1996, the Charleston Ocean Racing Association began holding a three-day Race Week in the Charleston harbor and offshore area. The races now bring over 800 sailors from as far away as Canada, Michigan and Florida. In 2005, the Racing Association joined up with the non-profit South Carolina Maritime Heritage Foundation to help manage the annual spring event. 843-722-1030. www.charlestonraceweek.com.

Charleston RiverDogs
As a Single A minor league baseball club affiliate of the New York Yankees, the Charleston RiverDogs bring inexpensive entertainment to their downtown ballpark April through August. 360 Fishburne St., Charleston. 843-723-7241. www.riverdogs.com.

Charleston Sailing School
The Sailing School teaches all levels of sailing to students from beginners to those planning on spending the night onboard their ship. 211 King St., Suite 105, Charleston. 843-727-1200. www.charlestonsailingschool.com.

College of Charleston Cougars
With baseball, basketball, soccer and more, the Charleston Cougars are a member of the Southern Conference. The Cougars play off-campus throughout the city, including Patriots Point and the North Charleston Coliseum. 843-953-5479. www.cofcsports.com.

Family Circle Cup
As one of the longest-running tournaments in professional tennis, the Family Circle Cup comes to Charleston every spring, showcasing over 2,000 female tennis players. Events are ongoing throughout the second week of April to celebrate the tournament. 161 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston. 843-856-7900. www.familycirclecup.com.

South Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina Stingrays are a member of the Southern Conference, Southeast Division of the East Coast Hockey League and are affiliated with the Buffalo Sabres NHL franchise. The team plays at the North Charleston Coliseum October through April. 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston. 843-744-2248. www.stingrayshockey.com.

Summerville Speedway
Affiliated with NASCAR, the Summerville Speedway hosts races every Saturday from March through November. The speedway also features super trucks, late models, kid’s bicycle races, children’s yard-cart racing and a chance to experience driving in a real NASCAR race. 1896 Central Ave., Summerville. 843-871-8331.

Regional Professional Sportd
Carolina Hurricanes
With their recent win of the Stanley Cup against the Edmonton Oilers, the Hurricanes are representing the Carolinas nicely. In the 2006-2007 season, the Hurricanes partner up with the Colorado Avalanche to provide players for the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League. 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh. 919-467-7825. www.carolinahurricanes.com.

Carolina Panthers
After their amazing year in 2004, culminating in their first Super Bowl appearance, the Panthers continue to gain support in the Carolinas. As the 29th NFL franchise, the team plays at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. 800 S. Mint St., Charlotte. 704-358-7800. www.panthers.com.

Charlotte Bobcats
Under the ownership of Black Entertainment Television founder Robert Johnson, the Charlotte Bobcats played their first season in 2004. Based at Charlotte Bobcats Arena, the Bobcats continue to entertain crowds with stars like Raymond Felton, Sean May and Emeka Okafor. 333 E. Trade St., Charlotte. 704-262-2287. www.nba.com/bobcats.

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Golf
The Lowcountry is home to some of the finest golf courses in the country and appropriately so, since the first golf course and club in America was in Charleston.

In 1776, The South Carolina Golf Club and Harleston Green were established in what is now downtown Charleston. While Harleston Green has since faded, golf courses and clubs are not lacking in the Lowcountry. Charleston is home to more than 35 championship courses designed by greats such as Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Rees Jones and Gary Player. With ocean fairways, holes along marshlands and courses carved out of oak and hickory forests, golfers will always have a wide variety of golf challenges.

As the starting point for many golfers, the City of Charleston’s Public Golf Course opened in 1929 and is also referred to as “The Muni.” As one of the few walkable golf courses in the Lowcountry, it remains a traditional early 20th-century golf course with occasional upgrades. Designed by Johnny Adams with Seth Reynor, characteristics make the course continually challenging. Over 60,000 rounds a year are played annually at “The Muni.” Every year, the South Carolina State Championship is hosted here and it remains the home of the Charleston City Amateur.

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Charleston Air Force Base Golf Course
201 Arthur Dr. Charleston AFB
Charleston, SC 29404
843-963-4177
Military

Charleston National Country Club
1360 National Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
843-884-4653
Public
www.charlestonnationalgolf.com

City of Charleston Municipal
2110 Maybank Hwy.
Charleston, SC 29412
843-795-6517
Public

Coosaw Creek Country Club
4110 Club Course Drive
Charleston, SC 29420
843-767-9000
Semi-Private
www.coosawcreek.com

Country Club of Charleston
1 Country Club Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
843-795-2312
Private

Crowfield Golf Plantation
300 Hamlet Cir.
Goose Creek, SC 29445
843-764-4618
Public

Cypress Point Golf Course
239 Cypress Garden Road
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
843-761-5599

The Daniel Island Club
600 Island Park Drive
Daniel Island, SC 29492
Private
www.danielisland.com

Dunes West Golf Club
3535 Wando Plantation Way
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843-856-9000
Private
www.golfduneswest.com

Edisto Beach Golf Club
24 Fairway Drive
Edisto Island, SC 29438
843-869-1111
Public

Kiawah Island Club
The River Course
10 River Course Ln
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
843-768-5715
Private
www.kiawahislandclub.com/sports/rivercoursegolf.htm

Kiawah Island Cougar
Point Golf Club
12 Kiawah Beach Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
843-266-4020
Public
www.kiawahresort.com

Kiawah Island Oak Point Golf Club
4394 Hope Plantation Drive
Johns Island, SC 29455
843-266-4100
Public
www.kiawahresort.com

Kiawah Island Golf Resort
The Ocean Course
1000 Ocean Course Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
843-266-4670
Public
www.kiawahresort.com

Kiawah Island Osprey Point Golf Club
1000 Governors Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
843-266-4640
Public
www.kiawahresort.com

Kiawah Island Turtle Point Golf Club
One Turtle Point Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
843-266-4050
Public
www.kiawahresort.com

Kings Grant Golf Club
222 Fairington Drive
Summerville, SC 29485
843-873-7110

Lake Marion Golf Course
9069 Hwy. 6
Santee, SC 29142
800-344-6534
Public
www.santeecoopergolf.com

Legend Oaks Golf Club
118 Legend Oaks Way
Summerville, SC 29485
843-821-4077
www.legendoaksgolf.com

The Links at Stono Ferry
4812 Stono Links Drive
Hollywood, SC 29449
843-763-1817
Public
www.stonoferrygolf.com

Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor
1 Patriots Point Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
877-709-5053
Public
www.patriotspointlinks.com

Pine Forest Country Club
1000 Congressional Blvd.
Summerville, SC 29483
843-851-1193
Public
www.pineforestcountryclub.com

Redbank Plantation Golf Course
Weapons Station Bldg. 290
Charleston, SC 29445
843-764-7802
Military

RiverTowne Country Club
1700 Rivertowne Country Club Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
843-216-3777
Public
www.rivertownecountryclub.com

Seabrook Island Resort
3772 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455
843-768-2529
Private
www.discoverseabrook.com

Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club
20 Dunvegan Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
843-556-8251
Public
www.shadowmossgolf.com

Snee Farm Country Club
1200 Club Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843-884-8571
Private
www.sneefarmcc.com

St. George Country Club
219 Clubhouse Circle
St. George, SC 29477
843-563-2816
Public

The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation
5000 Wescott Club Drive
Summerville, SC 29485
843-871-2135
Public
www.wescottgolf.com

Wild Dunes Harbor Course
5881 Palmetto Drive
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
843-886-6000
Public

Wild Dunes Links Course
5757 Palm Blvd.
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
843-886-6000
Public

Yeamans Hall Country Club
900 Yeamans Hall Road
Hanahan, SC 29406
843-747-8855
Private