About
Oyster Reef features elevated tees and lush fairways lined by thick stands of live oak and pine. Numerous doglegs accented by strategically located mounds and fairway bunkers, call for well-planned tee shots. Varying sizes of greens with well-defined tiers place a premium on precise approach shots.
The par-3 sixth hole, which plays 192 yards from the back tees to a green set against a backdrop of Port Royal Sound, is one of the most visually spectacular holes on Hilton Head. Oyster Reef is now a semi-private member-owned club with a limited number of tee times for guest play,
The carefully-maintained facility, designed by noted course architect Rees Jones, continues to be a favorite destination for serious golfers as well as a favorite with locals.
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Awards & Recognition
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Top Courses in South Carolina(2018 #25)
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by versatrax on 05/12/2026
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Photo submitted by ironwood5757 on 02/18/2026
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Photo submitted by ironwood5757 on 02/18/2026
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Photo submitted by ls2golf on 08/25/2025
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Photo submitted by ckillinen on 08/15/2025
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Home 6 the nemesis Photo submitted by u4012666 on 04/03/2025
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Par 3 6th Photo submitted by realasudxgift on 12/30/2023
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Hole 6 Photo submitted by JJReed0710 on 09/13/2023
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Photo submitted by jarone0318 on 07/01/2023
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Photo submitted by u314164059034 on 06/29/2023
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Photo submitted by u314159782662 on 05/11/2023
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Photo submitted by Mbayne76 on 03/06/2023
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Photo submitted by Mbayne76 on 03/06/2023
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Signature par 3 Photo submitted by u314162148736 on 01/10/2023
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Oyster Reef Golf Club, hole 2 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/30/2022
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Oyster Reef Golf Club, hole 6 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/30/2022
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Wildlife on 11 Photo submitted by fasteddie205 on 08/21/2022
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Photo submitted by kneesaa on 06/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u3209053 on 05/13/2022
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Photo submitted by groggy13 on 11/10/2021
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Ocean view Photo submitted by mbitner on 11/09/2021
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Photo submitted by jdelfios on 11/02/2021
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Photo submitted by u397916443 on 10/25/2021
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Photo submitted by u801995906 on 10/25/2021
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Photo submitted by u633845226 on 07/14/2021
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Nice view from a par 3 Photo submitted by u142813946 on 06/30/2021
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Photo submitted by Cardinals1593 on 06/20/2021
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Photo submitted by Cardinals1593 on 06/20/2021
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Photo submitted by Cardinals1593 on 06/20/2021
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Photo submitted by Slugger54 on 03/28/2021
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Photo submitted by Kkotch0610 on 07/31/2020
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Hole 6 signature par 3 Photo submitted by u141758974 on 06/28/2020
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Photo submitted by u000003413171 on 10/14/2019
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Photo submitted by Nanakiki on 10/12/2019
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Photo submitted by etalbot7 on 06/13/2019
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Photo submitted by WilsonStaff on 05/28/2019
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
Golfer Reviews
Oyster Reef
Beautiful course. Friendly staff. Well managed facility.
Do better
The course is in awful shape. Most tee boxes are all beat up and impossible to find some grass. A lot of the greens had more sand than grass and most of the bunkers didn’t have any sand in them.
With all the options on the island, for the money I would look someplace else.
It will be a long time before I consider playing this course again!
The course has many 90 degree doglegs placing a premium on tee shot placement Conditions were good enough, with. Some bare spots on the tees and fairways but greens were quite slow and recently sanded to deal with bare spots. Pace of play was an issue with round taking 4:45, way too long for this course. Despite my criticisms, the course is okay for a vacation round as long as you are not trying to compare it to a world class course.
Used to be one of my favorite courses to play on HHI, but not lately. Course is poorly maintained - fairways surprisingly bare for this time of year. Bunkers looked to have been abandoned, had not been raked in days. Greens were the slowest rolling greens I have played in quite a while. Soggy fairways on the back 9. There are much better courses to play in HHI than this one right now.
Overpriced
Very overpriced at $191. Condition of the fairways and greens don’t justify the high price. Oyster Reef is about a $80 course. Pace of play was terrible with 4 groups on one hole.
Good Course but Over Priced
Good course on the island. Bunkers were not kept very well the morning we played. Temporary green on #9 that we didn’t know about until the starter informed us. Overall value didn’t match the price we paid. Still a nice course.
Not worth the money
I don’t believe this is a 119 slope from the white. There is sand everywhere and it’s tight. The course conditions were ok, but it was not in the shape it should have been for the price. It’s also not nice enough to charge $8 for a hot dog.
Greens recently aerated.
Overall staff is friendly. Personally I would wait for the greens to be better. They explained the reduced cost was given because of the condition, but I did not find out until arrive for my tee time. Had this app made it clear, I would have chosen elsewhere to play at this time.
Good course zero amenities
The course was in good condition and pace of play was solid. We played on a Sunday morning In July and there was no water coolers on the course, beverage cart was not available and the restaurant was closed. We finished at 12pm and the restaurant was just opening but nothing was available.
Okay play and nice club house
Hot day over the weekend. The course does not present the view I would expect for an oceanfront location. Course conditions are good. Overall it is an enjoyable experience. Next time I would play at local courses, instead of 5 hour drive.
Always a good round at Oyster Creek
Oyster was the 8th round over a 2 week period while on HHI. As always course was in good shape, Especially given the drought in the area. Out of the 8 played would rank #2 behind HH Nat. Play here every year. If your a long hitter play the far back tees due to the many doglegs
Enjoyed the course!
While visiting Hilton Head we played Oyster Reef. Had a great time and overall quality experience. Course is payed out well. Challenging yet playable for avg golfers.
oyster reef
I talked to the pro shop the day before we played and was told the course was aerated the week before and that it was in good shape. That was a lie ! big patches of the greens were completely dug up , the greens must have been in horrible shape before they were aerated. what grass that was there looked black and moldy, And was told that green fees were 50% off. That did not happen. $175 w/club rental. Played Shipyard the day before and it was in great shape