With Old Barnwell, Nick Schreiber set out to build a different type of golf club. In his late 30s when he started the process of founding the club, Schreiber wanted to chart out a new vision for what a golf club of the future might look like. Old Barnwell aspires to be a family-friendly club that encourages inclusivity and runs programs for historically underrepresented communities in golf. Over the next few years, Old Barnwell will grow from its current 18-hole course, designed by Brian Schneider and Blake Conant, to a 45-hole facility; Schreiber intends to build two more nine-holers, also Schneider-Conant creations, along with a kids’ course.

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Take Note…

Public access. Old Barnwell, like some other clubs in the area, opens its doors every year around Masters week, allowing anyone with the means to play the course. The rate for 2024 is set at $2,000 per foursome—that is, $500 per player.

Man’s best friend. Dogs are allowed at Old Barnwell with prior approval, and there are plans to establish specific dog days on the calendar.

Six, six, and six. Brian Schneider and Blake Conant settled on building 6 subdued greens, 6 moderately sloped and 6 bold greens.

A taco tip. The best tacos in South Carolina are found at Tres Camino in Aiken off Highway 78, just 12 short minutes from Old Barnwell. I particularly recommend the Al Pastor. (Submitted by Blake Conant.)