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 […]

Hidden Gems Winery Tours grow appreciation for local vineyards. Late-afternoon sun glints off the rows of grapevines spilling down the hillsides at Overmountain Vineyards. It’s five o’clock somewhere, so here, in Tryon, North Carolina, it seems only natural to be relaxing on the outdoor terrace, sipping the estate premium petit manseng, and noshing on cheese […]

Responding to a crisis with busy hands, generous hearts. Everyone might have been sheltering in place, but their generous spirits were meeting needs throughout the community in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Indeed, when mandated to stay at home for an unexpectedly long quarantine, members at The Cliffs put free time to good use, […]

The Cliffs Valley marks silver anniversary. It was a dazzling fall day, ideal for an exhibition golf match, the weather outdone only by the stunning surroundings. The star power of the players — PGA Tour champions Paul Azinger, Jim Colbert, Bob Murphy, and Jay Haas, a local favorite — drew a crowd 3,000 fans strong […]

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 […]

Progressive architecture engages natural beauty at Keowee Springs. The project is barely underway, but Mother Nature has already done half the work. And that’s exactly the point, according to Mark Permar, lead planner for a dynamic new amenity complex at The Landing, a development within The Cliffs at Keowee Springs. “One of our core values, […]

Weekend visit turns into a permanent stay. They weren’t looking for lake property — or even thinking of building a house, for that matter — but then Scott Sigler and Jerilyn Bing spent a weekend at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs. Call it kismet. The couple got a call from old friends in Texas who […]

The Cliffs serves up farm-to-table fare. The seeds of the farm-to-table movement were just beginning to sprout in the Upstate when Chef Kevin Furmanek took his first job at The Cliffs in 2006. Now serving as executive chef at The Cliffs at Mountain Park, he still ascribes to the principle that fresh, local ingredients make […]

Golfweek’s Annual Best List of 2020 Chasing a little ball across nature has become a way of life for many of our members at The Cliffs. Diversity in our seven pristine courses give players an array of options to test their skills throughout four distinct seasons. From shore-lined greens to cliff hanging fairways, our havens […]

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 […]