Midland Valley Golf Club

Midland Valley Golf Club Midland Valley Golf Club is semi-private and open to the public featuring an Ellis Maples Classic 18-hole Golf Course Play the Valley!

Player Fees:
See http://playmidlandvalley.com for latest fees. Midland Valley features towering pines, significant terrain changes throughout the course. Designed by Ellis Maples and built in 1961, the course is open year-round.

The Valley Girls are playing again this Saturday, September 26th! The first tee time is at 10:40 AM.Stop by the pro shop...
09/21/2026

The Valley Girls are playing again this Saturday, September 26th! The first tee time is at 10:40 AM.

Stop by the pro shop or give us a call for more information.

09/17/2026

Three-way tie for the course record? This Throwback Thursday, we're looking at the three golfers who share the lowest recorded score in Midland Valley history.

A 1962 Augusta Chronicle article states that the newly appointed assistant pro Bill Foust fired a non-competitive 10-under-par 62 at Midland Valley. His round included an incredible finish, playing the final three holes in four under par.

But Foust wasn’t the only one to shoot 62 in the early days of the club. A later Augusta Chronicle article noted that Demus Jones had also posted a 62 in the early 1960s, giving the course two record-setting rounds from that era.

More than two decades later, in 1985, Phillip McCormick joined them. McCormick carded eight birdies and an eagle on No. 10, tying the longstanding Midland Valley course record with a score of 62. That day, he was playing alongside Lee Haley, Sam Kitchens, and long time member and current course marshal Kirby Barron.

So, as far as the records we’ve uncovered show, Demus Jones, Bill Foust, and Phillip McCormick share the lowest recorded score in the history of Midland Valley.

But maybe there’s another round out there that never made the newspaper or record books. Have you ever witnessed or shot a score lower than 62 at Midland Valley? Let us know in the comments!

This Throwback Thursday, we're taking a look at a Midland Valley Country Club membership ad from the Augusta Chronicle i...
09/10/2026

This Throwback Thursday, we're taking a look at a Midland Valley Country Club membership ad from the Augusta Chronicle in 1989.

There are a few cool pieces of club history packed into this one, including the old MVCC logo and a look at what membership cost nearly four decades ago. The article says the typical initiation fee was $1,000, but during the club’s annual membership drive, new members could join for $250. The ad also breaks down the different monthly and annual dues offered in 1989.

It’s always interesting to see how much has changed over the years, and how recognizable Midland Valley still is all these decades later.

The Valley Girls Women's League is playing this Saturday! The first tee time is at 10:40 AM.Stop by or call the pro-shop...
09/08/2026

The Valley Girls Women's League is playing this Saturday! The first tee time is at 10:40 AM.

Stop by or call the pro-shop for more information!

We want to thank everyone who shared their Midland Valley memories and photos with us last week! We really enjoyed readi...
09/03/2026

We want to thank everyone who shared their Midland Valley memories and photos with us last week! We really enjoyed reading your stories and seeing some of the moments that have made this course special over the years.

A few of you mentioned just how long you’ve been part of Midland Valley, along with some of the people you knew, played with, or even worked alongside through the years. One name that will likely be familiar to many longtime Midland Valley folks is Grady Shumate.

In 1975, Shumate arrived at Midland Valley as head professional, general manager, and part owner, bringing an impressive résumé with him. By 1970, he had been named the United States Club Professional of the Year, PGA of America Club Professional of the Year, and Carolinas PGA Club Professional of the Year, and he later served as president of the Carolinas PGA from 1972–74.

An Augusta Chronicle article from shortly after Shumate's arrival showed just how ambitious he was about Midland Valley’s future:

“I plan to make this a first-class club... I want to make this the best course in South Carolina.”

He quickly began a two-year plan to bring the course into championship condition while expanding junior golf, women’s events, and member tournaments. He also hoped to bring events such as the Carolinas PGA Tournament and South Carolina Open to Midland Valley.

Shumate’s time at Midland Valley was another important chapter in the club’s history, and his ambition helped set the tone for where the course was headed next.

Pictured: A hand-drawn illustration of Grady Shumate from the 1975 Augusta Chronicle feature.

If these hats can make a pool day look this good, imagine what they'll do for your golf game.The Valley Script hats are ...
08/30/2026

If these hats can make a pool day look this good, imagine what they'll do for your golf game.

The Valley Script hats are officially back in stock!

Available in a variety of colors, including the fan-favorite Desert Camo, plus classic navy, black, pink, white, and more.

Get yours at the Golf Shop before your favorite color disappears.

08/27/2026

Over the past few months, we’ve shared plenty of the big moments, people, and stories that have helped shape Midland Valley’s history. But the truth is, everyone who has played, worked, competed, celebrated, or simply spent time here over the years is a part of that history too.

So now, we’d like to hear from you!

Do you have a funny story from a round at Midland Valley? A great memory from a tournament? An unbelievable shot, a memorable moment with friends, or just something that still makes you laugh years later?

We’d also love to see your old photos from around the course, whether they’re from a tournament, a regular weekend round, the clubhouse, or just a day at Midland Valley that you still remember.

Send your stories and photos our way! We may feature some of them in upcoming Throwback Thursday posts as we continue telling the story of Midland Valley through the people who have been a part of it.

Because Midland Valley’s history isn’t just about the course; it’s about all of you who have made memories here along the way.

The Valley Twilight Cup wrapped up last night after a great summer of competition at Midland Valley! Congratulations to ...
08/26/2026

The Valley Twilight Cup wrapped up last night after a great summer of competition at Midland Valley!

Congratulations to last night’s top finishers:
First Place — Jake & Terry Pifer
Second Place — Randy Wright & Casey Johnston
Third Place — Kirby Barron & Dennis Boyd

Closest to the Pin:
Hole #6 — Ben Atkinson
Hole #8 — Terry Pifer

And congratulations to our Valley Twilight Cup Overall Season Winners:
🥇 First Place — Randy Wright
🥈 Second Place — Larry Chapman
🥉 Third Place — Nick Blankenbeckler

A big thank you to all of the members and guests who came out and participated throughout the summer. We had a great time putting on the Valley Twilight Cup and appreciate everyone who helped make each night a success.

This was our second summer with the Cup, and we learned plenty along the way that we’re excited to build on. We’re already looking forward to bringing it back next year and making it even better!

Congratulations to Tony Smith for recording a hole-in-one on the 8th hole this morning! An incredible achievement and a ...
08/23/2026

Congratulations to Tony Smith for recording a hole-in-one on the 8th hole this morning! An incredible achievement and a moment every golfer dreams about. Join us in celebrating Tony's fantastic shot!

This Throwback Thursday, we’re looking back at a time when Midland Valley’s own Orville “Wh**ey” White was competing alo...
08/20/2026

This Throwback Thursday, we’re looking back at a time when Midland Valley’s own Orville “Wh**ey” White was competing alongside some of the biggest names in professional golf — and even found himself going head-to-head with the legendary Byron Nelson.

During the 1935 and 1936 seasons, Wh**ey played some of the best golf of his career. He carried a 72.14 scoring average on tour and earned a spot in the Masters Tournament in both years. On a California swing, he finished second in the Southern California Open, fourth in the Pasadena Open, and third at Long Beach.

Those performances caught the attention of Spalding, who was trying to decide the better player between Wh**ey and Byron Nelson for a sponsorship deal. Instead of choosing between them immediately, Spalding decided to back whichever player performed better in the next tournament.

Just before the event, Wh**ey decided to change clubs. The gamble didn’t pay off, and he finished 13th while Nelson finished second and earned the Spalding backing. Wh**ey later signed with Dunlop.

The outcome may not have gone Wh**ey’s way, but the bigger story is just how highly regarded he was at the time. Byron Nelson would go on to become one of the greatest golfers in the history of the game, and in the mid-1930s, Wh**ey White was playing well enough that a major golf company was putting the two of them side-by-side and letting their play decide who earned its support.

That’s some pretty impressive company for one of the men who would later play such an important role in the history of Midland Valley.

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151 Midland Drive
Graniteville, SC
29829

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