Keowee Key lakeside community has invested $16 Million in a makeover of the largest gated community in the Upstate. All amenities are upgraded including renovations to the George Cobb designed championship Golf Course, a modernized Country Club, a contemporary fast casual dining Bistro, an expanded Fitness and Racquet Center, 4 additional Pickleball Courts, 8 new Shuffleboard Courts, 2 Bocce Courts, an additional 2.2-mile paved walking trail on the Southside, and a third paved walking trail adjacent to the Fitness Center.
More Trails!
Our new Southside Walking Trail opened in April 2018. The 2.2-mile trail spans the length of South Flagship drive offering a hilly grade through beautiful pines.
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More Swimming!
The Southside Community Pool re-opened in May 2018, with expanded deck and more parking. It’s a favorite among sunbathers and loungers, with umbrellas, cabana chairs and changing rooms and a covered pavilion.
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More Fitness!
The Fitness & Racquet Center re-opened October 2018, expanding to 1/3 larger space to accommodate more fitness classes, a virtual fitness room, all new aerobic equipment, and an updated smoothie bar.
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More Club!
The 26,690 sq. ft. completely renovated and modernized facility opened July 2019. The new Vista Ballroom features 12’ ceilings and seats over 250. Cascades Grill opens out onto a large patio and lawn. The new Bar Terrace features covered outdoor seating and a view of the 18th Hole. Click here for a list of Club Facts.
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More Food!
The newly renovated Bistro opened in October 2018 with triple seating capacity, an expanded kitchen featuring a pizza oven and a fabulous new menu. The Bistro offers numerous grab-n-go items, a self-serve coffee and beverage station, wi-fi, numerous big screen TV’s, both covered and outdoor al fresco seating, reserved spots for take-out parking and drive-up golf cart access from the golf course.
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Golf Practice Facilities!
The Driving Range and Putting Green re-opened in October 2018. The new Putting Green mimics the surface of the renovated golf course, with Zoysia turf.
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More Golf!
Our popular 18-hole George Cobb Course re-opened September 2019 with new irrigation, improved drainage, smoother Fairways, new Zoysia Greens, plus an additional Tee box on each hole to address all levels of play.
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Shuffleboard and Bocce Courts!
The completely renovated Chestnut Point Park opened in March 2021 with 8 new Shuffleboard courts, 2 new Bocce courts, a covered picnic area, renovated bathrooms and additional parking spaces. This facility, adjacent to docks, has a beautiful view of the water.
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More Pickleball Courts!
Our Fitness Facility now has a total of 8 lighted Pickleball courts along with two roomy pavilions for spectators. 4 new courts opened in September 2021. The courts are really in demand and booked conveniently online.
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