Much excitement surrounded the opening of the totally renovated 'The Plantation
    Golf Course at Edisto' on October 5, 2006.  Many golfers anxiously awaited the
    many improvements made to the course by its new owners, Edisto Golf LLC.

    The golf course has had a checkered history over the last 35 years.  It started as a
    dream of David Lybrand's in 1971 when he purchased the 300 acre site and set to
    develop a golf course, of which he knew little about.  He assembled a team of locals,
    each with their own specialty, and began construction.  Many challenges were
    addressed in constructing over 30 acres of lakes, and planning around the the
    beautiful trees.

    Pleased with their work, but somewhat skeptical of their ability to plan traps and
    build greens, they employed architect Tom Jackson to complete the final phase.  
    He did a masterful job of blending greens and traps which matched the terrain and
    beauty of the site.

    The course was originally named 'Oristo', and the grand opening in late 1973
    featured a helicopter landing on the course bringing Sam Snead, Bob Goalby, and
    Chuck Matlock to play the first round.  The Pros were complimentary of the course
    and so were many golfers who would long enjoy Edisto's new facility.  Soon after
    opening, Oristo received recognition from several sources as one of the best new
    courses in the Carolina's.

    Within a couple of years of opening, severe economic conditions forced ownership
    to give up their dream for which they had worked so hard.  The course passed
    through two other ownership's groups before Fairfield Ocean Ridge purchased the
    facility in 1976.  The course was renamed and operated successfully as 'Edisto
    Beach Golf Club' until 1994 when the corporation liquidated all golf facilities.

    The course was then purchased and operated by Jim and Patti Heron of Findley,
    Ohio for 10 years.  Several factors contributed to their decision to sell the facility to
    present owners in May 2005.

    During its history, the course has been visited by golfers from every state in the
    Union.  Serving as host for Wyndham Fairfield community has enabled many guest
    an opportunity to enjoy this golf gem of the low country of South Carolina.

    The island known as Edisto, is rich in history.  Stories abound of the Indians who
    first enjoyed the area, on to the struggles and battles of the Civil War years, and
    later the Mystic of the Plantation days.  Thus, the naming of our new course honors
    the past of the area, and encourages excitement about its future as a truly
    beautiful and interesting layout.
Course History
The Plantation Course