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4.4
4081 Reviews (4081)
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4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
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4.4
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171 Reviews (171)
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4.5
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4.7
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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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brianholmes33
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Nice folks! But won’t play again.

Pro shop folks are very nice. Staff was nice but course was clearly overwhelmed today. We did not get a cart until five minutes AFTER our tee time. Then with all the volume on the nice weather day today, not a ranger in sight. 2.5 hours for the front nine. We should have left at the turn and asked for some money back. We had to bail with two holes left. I have played here probably ten times over the last 10 years. It is no longer an acceptable option.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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u314159778104
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

New Favorite

I will travel from the northeast to play here again, loved it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/14/2025

We appreciate your enthusiastic review and the 5 stars. Keep us in mind for another round.

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Mike2588229
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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jaybaumgartner
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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123456golf
Played On
Reviews 181
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u388416758
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great place to play

The course was in great shape and staff was helpful! The greens are pretty small and challenging. Great layout though and mix of easy/challenging shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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GNUSERTWK
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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u6498414
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Winter conditions

The course was in great shape for winter. Greens rolled true, the fairways were conditioned! I had a great time playing at Old South Links.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/14/2025

We are glad to hear you enjoyed your day at Old South. Thanks for the 5 stars!

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MetallicaRules
Played On
Reviews 105
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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hornedwoodchuck
Played On
Reviews 1178
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

Must Play in Hilton Head Area

Great day golfing here: from my treatment by the staff, to the great course conditions, and finally to the great low country layout this course is a must play.

The layout and condition of the course were what jumped out for me. Really enjoyed how both mines gave the golfer several great views of the inlets / marshy areas. The conditions for my December round could. It have been better.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/14/2025

We are pleased to be on your "must play" list and appreciate the 5 star review.

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ZetsC1CjhgKdFQXFyuLe
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old south was / is in good condition (for December)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 01/14/2025

Winter conditions can be a challenge and we are pleased to receive your 4 star review.

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dkopecky
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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gn25637264
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314162224841
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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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u314165776640
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Best course we played on our golf mini-vacation

This is a fun, unique course to play. The views are great and the wildlife is amazing. The holes range from moderately easy to moderately difficult. The greens are very nice; not super fast, but not slow either. They do a GREAT job with their winter grass. I would really like to come back when its a bit warmer and drier.

The clubhouse and grill are pretty basic, but the food is good, fairly priced, and the service friendly. The pro-shop is well stocked.

Of the three coursed we visited over the weekend, this is the only one I will definitely visit again. It strikes the perfect balance of a high-quality course, without the stuffiness you find elsewhere on the island. I can't recommend it enough.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/17/2024

We appreciate the 5 stars and your thoughtful comments. The entire staff strives to make everyone welcome so they can enjoy our beautiful golf course. Keep Old South on your "Must Play" list.

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DIQydTKocoiYZQxWjBdM
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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bglynn
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice Public Course but...

Hilton Head courses traditionally drop the fees after high season which is up until mid-November. This is the reason we traveled to Hilton Head in the past.

It seems all the courses have tried to hold out for higher fees. I think given the weather and cost of golf it is worth a little more travel time to hit Alabama or Florida which is where we will head next year.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 12/10/2024

I have no knowledge of courses other than Old South where we have always reduced rates on the Monday after Thanksgiving. Our rates are clearly posted on our website so you can check in advance. A little research would save you being surprised but the farther south you go, rates may go up since their "high season" is winter.

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u314159757140
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

layout

Course has a nice layout. Our pace of play was good. Greens were slow

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/14/2025

Winter conditions slow our greens but they will roll faster as the weather warms in the spring.

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Commented on 12/10/2024

We are pleased to hear you enjoyed our course and appreciate the 4 stars. Green speed improves in the spring so we hope you will play again.

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DIQydTKocoiYZQxWjBdM
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course,slow play

Disappointed that the computer screen mentioned when we fell behind and a Marshall would come out to move the slow group but never did. Took 5 hours to play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/10/2024

We regret you were disappointed in the pace of play. If a similar situation occurs and you do not see a ranger, please call the Golf Shop and a staff member will come out to assist.

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4SKIRLkYdHrYKtcbh2Uo
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great choice

Everything was perfect but 2 groups in front of us were very slow. Created a backlog for a lot of groups.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/10/2024

We regret the pace of play was slower than it should be. If a similar situation occurs and you do not see a ranger, please call the Golf Shop and a staff member will come out to assist. Thanks for the 5 stars and we hope you will play Old South again..

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