08/24/2026
It's easy to look around Stono Ferry and think, "What a beautiful golf course."
But there's a lot more happening here than meets the eye. Those marshes aren't just pretty scenery. They're one of the most important ecosystems in North America, naturally filtering water, protecting South Carolina's coastline, and providing a home for hundreds of species of birds, fish, and wildlife.
Then there are the live oaks. Some of these giants have likely been standing here for centuries. They may have already been mature before the Revolutionary War, surviving hurricanes, changing coastlines, and generations of history while watching this landscape evolve.
And here's one that surprises almost everyone… that Spanish moss hanging from the branches? It isn't Spanish (or even moss). It's actually an air plant that's more closely related to a pineapple than moss, pulling the moisture it needs straight from the air.
It's funny how a golf course can change the way you look at nature. The next time you tee it up at Stono Ferry, take a moment between shots to look around. You're not just playing through a beautiful landscape. You're playing through one of the Lowcountry's most remarkable natural environments!
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