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Slideshow of a man with a prosthetic leg at the driving range, a group of men sitting around a picnic table with a yellow umbrella, and two women and a man sitting at a bar top at a restaurant, holding up cocktails.

Columbia has a course for you — from Golden Hills in Lexington to Cobblestone Park in Blythewood and every green in between.

Photos by Jeff Blake and Forrest Clonts via Experience Columbia SC

Going to the Masters this year? (Lucky you.) Just one hour down the road from Augusta, Columbia, SC has you covered for accommodations and entertainment.

  1. Want to play a round yourself? Check out Cola’s golf courses.
  2. Work up an appetite watching the pros? Here’s where to grab a bite after the round.
  3. If you haven’t booked your hotel yet, reservations fill up quickly. Did you know? Many hotels offer shuttles to and from Augusta National, plus other Masters perks.

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