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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6894 yards
Slope 144
Rating 72.8

Oak Hills Golf Club sits near the state capital but it doesn't feel like it's located in a city. It has a peaceful and picturesque setting. The golf course rolls across gentle hills studded with oaks, pines, and beautiful dogwoods. Some of the greens are rather undulating and a few are elevated as well. Most holes are framed by trees or water. There are some challenging holes but the layout doesn't present anything too intimidating for beginners. The golf course finishes with one of its most memorable holes. From the elevated tee on this par 5, golfers will get a panoramic view of nine different holes.

Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens TifDwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Steve Melnyk Davis Love III (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No, not on weekends before 1:00
Dress code Proper golf attire required. No jeans, t-shirts, tank tops, or cut off shorts allowed.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.3
251 Reviews (251)
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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Nice course

Good Course and well maintained. Play there all the time. Best value in Columbia area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great Course

Great course for the average golfer! You will not be disappointed.
Go play Oak Hills!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

good course for the money

The course was nice. The grass was starting to grow in the fairway but there were still bare spots. The greens were soft and like a sponge in some areas but overall good. They were running at about a 10-11 when i was playing and ran True to what you see. The layout of the course was good and with only a few big dog legs. The par threes have very nice scenery. The wind always seems to be in your face on this course. The tee boxes could use a little work some are bare and not level but are not horrible. Overall this is a good course for beginner to intermediate players but if you are used to private club courses you will not be over excited about this course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Outstanding!!! A Fabulous Little Gem!!!!

A great little course that has a lot of challenging holes. The grounds crew has done a fantastic job with course over the past year and it is in awesome playing condition. The greens are lightning fast and the pin placements are very challenging.

The staff could not be more friendly and helpful as well as welcoming to all. The Pro Shop Staff go out of their way to welcome all. Wendy who is in the Snack Bar is absolutely "the best". She is incredibly friendly and will get your food ready in momemnts notice and lets you phone in while out out to course to have your order ready at the turn so so don't have to wait.

Sarasota, FL and Ridgeway, SC

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Oak Hills was a great deal for the money. Course was maintained well and greens were in good shape for the price. Play was slow but Rangers were doing what they could to speed up play. I would definitely play here again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unfair greens.

Enjoyed the course. Some greens wouldn't hold good shots. I had a great shot inside 4' sit and then about a 10mph breeze blew the ball off the green over a bank into a bunker. I'm all for a tough course but this is excessive.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

fair value course

I paid full price for this round but think it should have been lower based on current course conditions and not being green yet. This course would be good as part of a "super buy" and when trying to pay multiple courses in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging, fun, great shape

Tough greens that don't allow for short siding. Great layout, not in someone's back yard. Lots of water and trees. Greens really make up course defense. Seen a few balls putted and chipped right off the green. Look at the approach shots to end up below the hole or you will make no better than bogey. Best/close golf to downtown columbia.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Challenging

I found the coarse a fair, but challenging layout. The fairways are wide, and greens run true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Thank you staff

Great layout, no homes, good rates and a very accommodating staff. Best course in the Columbia area for the money in my opinion. I haven't found another course that comes close to what Oak Hills has to offer. I'd like to also thank the staff for getting me out on Sunday. They went above and beyond the call of duty. Looking forward to my next round at Oak Hills.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lightning greens

I have never putted on greens this fast. The ball never stops rolling! Snow storm + lots of wind = super dry/dead greens!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great way to start the new year

I can't wait for spring so I can play this course when It's green. The weather conditions made this track very difficult, but the layout is wicked.
If you are thinking about playing here, stop thinking and book your tee time now!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Varied and linksy.

Davis Love has designed a lovely, risk-and-reward course, which has benefited from the failure of housing development, inasmuchas nature has the upper hand throughout. Greens are fast but not too much. Views are superb. Humps and bumps give variety without being tricksy. In the clubhouse, helpful Wendy runs a very nice grill eatery.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice fairways well mainained

I would recommend this course to anyone. It's a beautiful course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very friendly staff and members on a well maintained course..

The course was very playable and very well maintained. I enjoyed the birds and peaceful golf course even if the cart path was rough at times. This is the best value that I have had playing golf all year.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are true and layout provides plenty of variety.

This course is one of the best golf deals in the area. The layout is challenging but fair and playable at all levels. There are no tricky holes but each hole is distinctive. The tee, fairways and greens were all in very good condition. The greens were true and quick but not outrageously fast...even then poorly hit balls could easily run across the green and down the embankment.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It's been over 10 years since I've played this course and it is one of the best in the area.

While this course is challenging enough to make one break several clubs, it is that challenge and the beauty of the course that calls one back for more. Out of eighteen greens I noticed only one that had a bare spot issue which is a tribute to the staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent value!

Course was in great shape (fast/healthy greens). Excellent value at the range and with accessories in the clubhouse. I would definitely return to Oak Hills.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained course with difficult greens.

After all the wet weather, I expected many areas of ground under repair, but if they had to make fixes, it was done superbly such that the repairs were very well concealed and blended in. Fairways were in great shape. Traps were raked and soft. Surprisingly few players on the course on a Wednesday afternoon. The only negative I have is the poor condition of the paved cart paths.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun, challenging course

Oak hills is fun and not too difficult but there are a couple longish par 3s. The fairways are decent, but I feel like they are better in winter when they overseed with rye. I'm not sure why their fairways aren't as lush as other courses in Columbia with all the rain we have had. The greens could use some work because you can hit a perfect wedge and it will leave a small indention but that's about it. Not really receptive. And the greens are deceptively fast and they weren't rolled when I played because you could hear the ball rolling on the grass with every putt.

Nice course, can't beat the 11$ hot deal for 36 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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