NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND STORIES FROM AROUND THE CLIFFS

Members’ best friends love swimming, hiking, golfing, and socializing — just like their people. As coffee brews and morning alarms sound across The Cliffs at Mountain Park, a couple dozen tails are wagging at the corner of Tree Haven Trail and High Ridge Parkway. Bentley, the Great Dane, is prancing, ready to go, alongside Penny, […]

Fostering gains on the golf course– and beyond. Sean Kennedy doesn’t merely teach golf. He teaches a mindset. “The goal is not to shoot 75,” says Kennedy, Director of Golf Instruction at The Cliffs. “Your goal is to practice and get better every time, even if it’s just one-tenth of a percent.” Some of Kennedy’s […]

The lowdown on daytripping in Asheville, Brevard, and Black Mountain. As autumn approaches in the Carolina mountains, daytripping is just what the doctor ordered. Western North Carolina offers ample opportunity to nourish mind, body, and spirit. Miles of trails in myriad state and national parks provide fun aplenty for outdoor pursuits such as hiking, biking, […]

Dudley and Chris Tower want to retire some old paradigms about aging. The very definition of the word retire — to withdraw, or go away or apart, to a place of privacy, shelter, or seclusion — is “old school,” according to the Towers, and they’re working to give it new meaning. The couple, who live […]

Discover The Cliffs at Keowee Springs Golf Course When people hear about The Cliffs, golfing often comes to mind. Over the years, we have been able to craft an ideal golfing experience with help from some of the best golf course designers in the game, each incorporating their own unique style into their design while […]

The Top Water Sports on Lake Keowee A day exploring Lake Keowee is good for the body, mind and soul. Being out on the water and taking in the striking views of beautiful Upstate South Carolina leads to unforgettable memories. Whether you want to be in the water all day, or just get your toes […]

Enjoying golf, wine, and adventure in New Zealand There’s no place like home — especially when you golf at The Cliffs — but we all have bucket lists. “It’s hard to leave The Cliffs. It’s tough to find better courses and playing conditions anywhere else,” says Mike Williams, a PGA golf professional and real estate […]

Spirited club shares fellowship and fine whisky On a cold, misty night in January 2012, a group of 18 men gathered at Graeme Dalziel’s home in The Cliffs Valley. They had one key thing in common: a penchant for single malt whisky. This informal, highproof happening turns out to have been the inaugural meeting of […]

Discover Lake & Mountain Living in Clemson, SC Lake and mountain living is a slower-paced way of life. It makes it possible to enjoy the outdoors and all of the beauty that surrounds you. One of the most well-known mountain towns in Upstate South Carolina is the quaint town of Clemson. Let’s discover everything that […]

Discover Watersports to Enjoy on Lake Keowee Ready for a day on Lake Keowee? The Cliffs Outdoor Pursuits team can be your guide to enjoy thrilling watersports. Explore the turquoise water by kayak, paddleboard, wakeboard, and more! Whether you’re a first-timer learning the ropes or a watersports veteran, we can help plan your adventure. Based […]

Exercise physiologist puts the fun in functional fitness Mike Chaney loves golf. That passion played a key role in his decision to move to The Cliffs at Mountain Park. What he doesn’t love is pain and, unfortunately, an aching back sometimes kept him off the links, or at the very least hurt his score. But […]

The Cliffs offers recreation with a fearless woman who defies the odds. Paradise turned to hell when Hurricane Irma came calling. Brianna Hirsch will never forget the sound. “Before it happened, I couldn’t picture total devastation,” she explains. “I couldn’t imagine what 200-mile-an-hour winds would sound like. It was definitely one of the scariest days […]