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3.5
632 Reviews (632)
5 Stars
93
4 Stars
258
3 Stars
168
2 Stars
77
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.5
69.3%
Recommend this course
482 out of 632 reviews
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3.6
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
70.0%
Recommend this course
28 out of 40 reviews
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3.6
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
70.8%
Recommend this course
34 out of 48 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and a smooth pace of play consistently make rounds here a welcoming experience. The course layout impresses with open tee shots and strategically challenging approach shots around water and traps.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6803 yards
Slope 140
Rating 73.3

Designed by Clyde Johnston and popular PGA Tour star Fuzzy Zoeller, the Island West Golf Club is a course built around natural marshland and follows the landscape presenting a rolling, tree-lined course.

As one would imagine a course with Zoeller's fingerprints, Island West in Bluffton was built to be a fun, entertaining play, and has succeeded in its mission. Playing to 6,803 with a 129 slope rating from the tips, it's a solid test for the skillful yet playable for the not-so skillful.

Water comes in to play on 10 holes here, so the bold will have many risk-reward opportunities. Accuracy off the tee is a must on many of the tree-lined holes, yet other holes feature wide fairways. Island West is exactly the type of course you'd imagine Zoeller being a part of, but Johnston's expertise also shines through.

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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Golf Season Year round
Architect Fuzzy Zoeller (1992) Clyde Johnston (1992) Brad Bartell

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire. No jeans & shirts must have a collar.
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Reviews

3.5
632 Reviews (632)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Brunch 10
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 73
Water Hazards 71
Forced Carries 62
This course/club is great for:
Locals 56
Seniors 51
Advanced Golfers 41
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 46
Worth the Drive 36
Near Local Attractions 22

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Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

nice course, good value

played here many times, consistent course maintenance, greens very nice for the time of year

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

extremely wet

course should not have been open it was cart path
only and most of the fairways had standing water
lost 2 balls in sand traps which were actually a
pond. If we knew we would have demanded a raincheck

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Fun and played with 2 nice guys. Challenging and tough holes.
We will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and challenging

Great time on a sunny day and good conditions. We will be back

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has an interesting layout.

This course has an interesting layout. Nice mix with some challenging carries and strategically placed bunkers, however the traps were in need of sand. Fairways and greens were in good condition. Pace of play was excellent. Good value..

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

interesting but some holes are aleays rough

It's an interesting layout but some of the holes are always in rough (no grass) shape

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

course needs attention

Have not played here in years. I don't think I will go back anytime soon. The traps are hard dirt not sand. The course definitely needs some TLC.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Island West

Nice course - got good deal - paired up nice company

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course for the money

Island West was in very good shape for the winter. The Bermuda fairways were over seeded with rye and looked nice and played nice. The greens were in good shape. The course is well maintained and very scenic.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Nice course for the money. Greens were very good. Tees a little shaggy. Fairways very good great value

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great designed course!

Enjoyed playing this course. Even had a member join us to help with course tips! Fairways were well maintained and greens were in great shape. Will play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is not maintained. Terrible shape.

We played different courses all week and by far this course was a cow pasture compared to other courses we played.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course. Geared for long drivers.

Enjoyed the challenging and beautiful course. The only complaint is that the sprinklers were on while we're playing two holes. This made playing conditions difficult.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fair yet challenging

I would come back. Great price. Some holes need work but all the greens are in good shape and fast .Took awhile to get the pace,the practice green is a lot slower so beware

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

tough but fair

the conditions have improved from the last time we played, especially the greens. because of the improved conditions the course is becoming a good value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

excelllent value

course in good condition with above average greens. Absolutely great value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course that challged some

The course was well laid out. There were some challenges but a it was a good course for any average golfer. Well maintained. Friendly staff.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course to play!

Enjoyed playing Island West. Course was in really good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value golf - first time golfing in South Carolina

Course was well maintained. Greens were firm but receptive to approach shots. Good mix of challenge on the holes.

It was my first time playing but my partner had played four times previously.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was beautifull and challanging

.We enjoyed the challenge of the course as well as the wild life. Some improvement in the signage from hole to hole needs improvement. The course greens were especially challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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