Mary Calder Golf Club carries a distinction rare in American golf: it is one of the oldest continuously operated golf courses in the United States, with roots stretching back to the late 19th century. The club takes its name from Mary Calder, and its grounds occupy historic Savannah terrain that has been walked by generations of local golfers. That kind of institutional longevity gives the place a texture no amount of renovation can manufacture.
Savannah itself is one of the American South's most atmospheric cities — Spanish moss draped over live oaks, a coastal lowland landscape shaped by the Savannah River and the tidal marshes beyond. Golf here means humidity, warm winters that extend the playing season, and lush fairways that hold a different character than anything you'd find further inland or up the coast.
At par 68, Mary Calder plays as a shorter, shot-making layout rather than a power test — the kind of course where local knowledge and creativity off the tee matter more than length, and where the history underfoot is part of the round itself.
