Two great areas, more public access in Pinehurst. Weather is warmer in Aiken, which can be the difference between a one hour frost delay and a three hour frost delay, and a 52 degree day and a 48 degree day.
A well connected golfer with a few Old Barnwell/Tree Farm/Palmetto friends can build an epic trip based around several Aiken Golf Club Rounds, and hopefully a Midland Valley as it just sold(cool cheap(or at least was) Ellis Maples with a bit of non intrusive housing-don't know the plans for it)
Throw in 21 Club, Broomsdege, Forest Hills(public Augusta) Augusta CC, SAge Valley, River Club, Camden(somewhat accessible and affordable) and there's plenty there.
For the budget minded Pine Ridge(see Midland Valley/Forest Hills) in Edgefield is good fun as well.