“There’s something at The Ford for everyone,” writes Drew Beard of The Land Report in his editorial feature titled Lowcountry Living at The Ford, which highlights the storied history of our private coastal sporting community and the unparalleled lifestyle its members enjoy. “For over a century, The Ford Field & River Club has provided a sublime refuge for a fortunate few. And that includes man as well as beast,” writes Beard. The beasts he’s referring to—the thriving population of wildlife and birds that nest on the 1,800-acre property, including the small islands dotting Lake Clara and the Ogeechee River shoreline.
The article highlights both the beauty of The Ford’s scenic land and waterways and the incredible amenities members enjoy, beginning with the award-winning Pete Dye Golf Course, which Beard notes has no tee times and is essentially two courses in one. The back front nine is a parklands-style course with “majestic live oaks and shapely lakes,” while the back nine is a “gently rolling links-style course” that juts into a picturesque bend of the river, bordered on three sides by the tranquil Lake Clara.
The Equestrian Center, with its “ivory barn, seemingly airlifted straight from bluegrass country,” and the 36-slip Deepwater Marina, “tailor-made for boaters and fishermen,” are featured along with the spa, tennis and pickleball courts, lake-side pool, fitness center and nearby Dorchester Shooting Preserve. The article also features the upcoming $22.5 Amenity Upgrade Initiative, which will enhance and expand many of the amenity offerings.
Additional highlights include the club membership experience, which extends to parents, children and grandchildren, as well as the members’ commitment to the natural beauty and stewardship of the land and waterways. “That stewardship is reflected in The Ford’s selection in 2020 as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, a rigorous certification process across multiple categories including habitat and wildlife management, water conservation, and education,” writes Beard.
The spring and summer season is an ideal time to experience Lowcountry life at The Ford. Discovery Visits offer the chance for guests to enjoy a three-day stay at The Main House, Henry and Clara Ford’s winter estate, selecting from a variety of amenities with access to sporting facilities, golf or guided fishing excursions and river tours. Explore Discovery Visit options here and plan your visit to The Ford today.
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