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1 Stars
36
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
93.9%
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4.6
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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4.5
198 Reviews (198)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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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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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Golf Season Year round

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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4.4
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Reviews 8
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Plays A few times a week
2.0
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A Disgrace

Have visited Hilton Head many times over the past 15 years, Old South Golf Links has always been a favourite course to play. The layout with its views is outstanding. But the condition of the course and the greens in particular were extremely poor with some greens no better than compacted mud.

So disappointed will likely never play this course again!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Old South Hilton Head

The course itself was a good layout with wonderful views. I enjoyed the round with one exception, and I would guess that it is a common practice for all the courses when out of town play is extensive. The times were gapped too close together. I understand why but a 4 hour round took over five hours. We felt rushed constantly throughout the round. Besides that, I enjoyed the course. (Exceptional chicken salad BTW!)

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 06/05/2024

We regret you felt rushed as that is not our intention. We try to keep a 4 hour & 20 minute pace for 18 holes. Yes...the chicken salad is great and we are glad you tried it!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

beat up

The greens were in horrible shape looks like this some kind of fungus growing play this course for the last 4 years a bit disappointed this year

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/29/2024

Greens are in transition from winter grass to summer bermuda. Some years this goes smoothly and quickly but some years it does not. Measures are being taken to help the transition.

Played On
Reviews 4
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
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
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First Time Playing

Course has a good layout but need some repairs

The staff, course layout, inexpensive food/beverage and the reduced $80 green fees made the round enjoyable. The greens are in need of repair and some bunkers were not maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/29/2024

Greens are in transition from winter grass to summer bermuda. Some years this goes smoothly and quickly but some years it does not. Measures are being taken to help the transition. We are glad you enjoyed the day in spite of the current issue.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible

Greens were terrible and starter staff was rude. I will not be back and enjoyed Old South in the past.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/29/2024

Greens are in transition from winter grass to summer bermuda. Some years this goes smoothly and quickly but some years it does not. Measures are being taken to help the transition. We regret you felt a staff member was rude. That is a very rare issue at Old South.

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Course condition

On 5/24/2024 the greens were very iffy! I have played here for over 25 yrs and these conditions of the greens were the worst!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/29/2024

Greens are in transition from winter grass to summer bermuda. Some years this goes smoothly and quickly but some years it does not. Measures are being taken to help the transition.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Putting Greens ?

I have played this course quite a few times and it has always been in very good condition. I was really disappointed in the greens. A lot of bare spots with just dirt/sand. They had one temporary green. For late May, this was surprising. Tee boxes and fairways were in good condition. Hopefully they can get some grass back on the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/29/2024

Greens are in transition from winter grass to summer bermuda. Some years this goes smoothly and quickly but some years it does not. Measures are being taken to help the transition.

Played On
Reviews 4
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 Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens Need Help

Lovely course great experience. Loved playing. But the health condition many of the greens left little be desired especially the back nine

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/29/2024

Greens are in transition from winter grass to summer bermuda. Some years this goes smoothly and quickly but some years it does not. Measures are being taken to help the transition.

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Commented on 05/23/2024

Thanks for the 4 stars and appreciating our great views.

Greens are in transition from winter grass to summer bermuda. Some years this goes smoothly and quickly but some years it does not. Measures are being taken to help the transition.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Some greens were beat up

Stay away from this course. If you pay $40 then I would say go ahead. For what this place charges is ridiculous when some of the greens were beat up and impossible to putt on. Take your money and find a different course. The staff is good there at least.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Would give a solid five stars except some of the greens were about dead. So, putting was not consistent throughout the course. Nice layout and very friendly staff. Worth a play if you are not too picky about the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2024

We appreciate your comments and the 4 star review.

Greens are in transition from winter grass to summer bermuda. Some years this goes smoothly and quickly but some years it does not. Measures are being taken to help the transition.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens need attention

Everything was good except the greens need attention. We got rained out after 9 holes and attendant at bag drop was fantastic and let us put out clubs under cover in the cart barn and drive our vehicle over there so we didn’t t have soaked clubs. Again only disappointment was the greens. Everything else was great.a

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2024

Thanks for mentioning our great staff. Greens are in transition from winter grass to summer bermuda. Some years this goes smoothly and quickly but some years it does not. Measures are being taken to help the transition.

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Commented on 05/23/2024

Greens are in transition from winter grass to summer bermuda. Some years this goes smoothly and quickly but some years it does not. Measures are being taken to help the transition. We appreciate your review and hope to see you back.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Check this course out if in the area!

Loved playing this course on an early tee time. Wasn’t too hot till the last couple holes. Stopped by here when out on the east coast trip to see family. Lovely layout, had some easy layup holes and some tricky placement ones over the marsh. Super fun! Only downside was some of the greens had some issues and patches. But still played well. Will definitely be back on the next trip!

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