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Tucked into the heart of Spring Island, Old Tabby Links is golf the way it was meant to be - quiet, walkable, and in perfect harmony with the surrounding Lowcountry landscape. Designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, it’s considered one of his finest achievements, offering a rare, home-free course experience where players are immersed in nature from the first tee to the final green. Paved cart paths give way to soft dirt trails, inviting walkers and encouraging a slower pace that celebrates the game's roots.
Spring Island’s newest amenity, the Golf Performance Center, is a place where Members refine their game and enjoy the latest in golf innovation.
Led by our expert team of golf and wellness professionals, the Golf Performance Center blends cutting-edge technology with a personal approach. With indoor and outdoor instructional bays, advanced swing analysis using TrackMan 4 and Smart2Move 3D force plates, and a dedicated club fitting studio featuring Titleist, Vokey, and Scotty Cameron gear, the center blends innovation with personal attention. A private fitness studio provides space movement, recovery, and overall wellness.
Whether you’re working on your swing or simply looking to elevate your time on the course, the Golf Performance Center brings performance and peace of mind together.
Arnold Palmer loved Spring Island - not just for its golf, but for its spirit. He and his wife often returned with their grandchildren, creating family memories that linger in Island lore. It’s said that his favorite Island refreshment, a mix of lemonade and sweet tea known locally as “Spring Island Tea,” inspired the now-iconic drink that bears his name: the Arnold Palmer.
That sense of place and personality lives on at Old Tabby Links. This isn’t just a course. It’s a celebration of golf, nature, and legacy - just the way Arnold would’ve wanted it.
Since 1993, Old Tabby has embodied sustainable golf. A 2012 renovation, led by Palmer’s partner Ed Seay, introduced native plants and water-saving practices that enhanced both the course’s beauty and its environmental harmony.
That vision continues today under Jay Gratton, Spring Island’s Director of Grounds and a Master Naturalist. By collecting and replanting native seeds, Gratton helps the course thrive naturally - so much so that he now serves on Audubon’s Recertification Team.
Recognized for over 20 consecutive years by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, Old Tabby Links is one of just 784 courses worldwide to earn this prestigious environmental certification.
