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4.4
4081 Reviews (4081)
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3 Stars
321
2 Stars
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1 Stars
37
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
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93.1%
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4.4
112 Reviews (112)
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4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
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4.2
Amenities
4.3
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4.8
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4.4
172 Reviews (172)
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4.3
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4.3
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4.5
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4.2
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4.3
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4.7
93.6%
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161 out of 172 reviews
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Course Highlights
Old South's scenic low-country layout rewards strategic play with unique hole designs that keep every round engaging. Exceptionally welcoming staff and strong value make this Hilton Head course a consistently rewarding choice.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6772 yards
Slope 138
Rating 72.7

The 18-hole Old South Golf Links in Bluffton, S.C. is a public course that opened in 1991. Designed by Clyde Johnston, Old South Golf Links measures 6,772 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 129 and a 72.4 USGA rating. The course features four sets of tees for different skill levels.

Johnston designed Old South Golf Links in keeping with the beautiful Lowcountry's natural landscape. "Old South Golf Links was designed not only to provide an enjoyable yet challenging golf game, but also to preserve the natural beauty of the land," he said. "I felt that this was an opportunity to allow the golfer to experience up close the uniqueness of the site, its natural amenities and spectacular views."

The variety of the setting from oak forest to open pasture to tidal salt marsh, provided an opportunity to vary the design elements and strategy of play.

Old South Golf Links is open to the public seven days a week. There is a clubhouse, restaurant and full-line pro shop on site.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 72 6772 yards 72.7 138
Blue 72 6354 yards 70.4 132
White 72 5779 yards 68.6 116
Red (W) 71 4776 yards 68.2 117
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Scorecard for Old South Golf Links
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Gold M: 72.7/141 383 415 530 167 533 397 370 160 400 3355 403 185 390 353 555 384 417 180 550 3417 6772
Blue M: 70.7/134 365 390 502 155 513 370 353 140 368 3156 381 170 370 335 535 354 383 165 505 3198 6354
White M: 68.9/123 W: 73.9/140 330 355 455 140 450 340 315 112 308 2805 343 158 332 320 515 330 355 153 468 2974 5779
Green M: 64.9/112 W: 69.7/122 280 355 415 125 450 295 315 112 278 2625 300 136 286 320 407 283 275 132 371 2510 5135
Red M: 63.6/105 W: 67.8/115 280 305 415 125 411 295 270 75 278 2454 300 136 286 272 407 283 135 132 371 2322 4776
Handicap 11 13 9 17 7 1 3 15 5 12 18 10 8 2 14 4 16 6
Par 4 4 5 3 5 4 4 3 4 36 4 3 4 4 5 4 4 3 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 11 5 3 15 1 7 13 17 9 4 18 10 2 6 8 14 16 12
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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Golf Season Year round
Architect Clyde Johnston (1991) Brad Bartell MacCurrach Golf

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
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 cutoffs, gym or jogging shorts, bathing suits, tank tops, halter or tube tops, tee shirts and blue jeans or any other denim.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.4
4081 Reviews (4081)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 42
Brunch 20
19th Hole Scenic Views 16
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 106
Forced Carries 98
Bunkers 74
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 96
Advanced Golfers 77
Locals 52
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 65
Near Local Attractions 58
Worth the Drive 51

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gn25257133
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is in good shape and has some great views. Good layout and some challenging holes. Front 9 greens were better than back 9 but they were still pretty good

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000005730000
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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GerryHutch
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000005508106
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000005508106
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is under major repair

New sprinkler system being installed, so the fairway and area around the greens were in rough shape. Bunker looked like they hadn't been racked in weeks. Greens were poor, slow bumpy and lots Dead of dormant grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u2800251
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course - greens were in rough shape.

I really enjoyed this course, there are some fantastic holes however, the greens were in rough shape, a little shaggy and slow.

There are some truly spectacular views, if the greens were in better shape, I would definitely offer a five star review. Even so, I would return here to play, it was a very fun day.

The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, in particular the backdrop staff were outstanding.

Well, worth the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314159778910
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent course

Nice course. Conditions were average at best. Pace of play was slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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09hazel
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Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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u2800251
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Layout

Old South is a fun golf course with a lot of great holes. The greens were a little shaggy which made them extremely grainy and they were slower (8 stimp) than I would like.

No marshall meant the pace was a little slow but not terrible.

All-in-all, I would play Old South again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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clinton209
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape for this time of year!

Enjoyed my round there. Most everything was good.. I was a caddy growing up and learned to rake traps as proper etiquette on the course. Some holes did not have a rake to do what was necessary to repair the sand. My only complaint.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000005508106
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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wasaga
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Cold weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u8298194
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Frank9046991
Played On
Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Anonymous
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u876854572
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u876854572
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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JimmyT99
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great round and layout

Greens were a little slower than I would have expected, but I got used to hitting it a little harder.

Layout was fun. I played with a couple that knew the course and I think that saved me several strokes from not seeing trouble or angles you just can’t pickup from the tee.

Thanks to Gord and Mary!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000005224959
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Chalkenging but not punishing.

Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Course layout is challenging but not punishing for the average golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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