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Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
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Pace
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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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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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Reviews

4.4
4082 Reviews (4082)

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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Old South review

Greens were in terrible shape, many holes had temporary greens cut into the fairways.I usually love this course, I wouldn’t recommend it currently.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/24/2024

These issues are being addressed as quickly as Mother Nature will allow. Our rates are currently reduced to be fair to our guests. Try us in a couple of weeks and conditions will be much improved.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Necessary Evil

Played one of my favorite Hilton Head courses yesterday, Old South. Diidn’t realize they had four or five “ temporary greens”, and the rest of the greens were recently aerated…. BUT… got paired with a wonderful father and son and had a blast playing with them. I love the routing of Old South and the outside staff and the pro shop guys were exceptionally friendly. Fun day !! Thanks Old South!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the course

1st time playing here. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Pace of play was great. A few of their greens are being worked on which is typical due to the weather this time of year. Husband and I enjoyed it and both agreed that we'd play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/24/2024

We appreciate your thoughtful comments and the 4 stars. Keep us on your "must play" list for your next visit to the Lowcountry.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

nice tract but the greens were burned

nice course. friendly staff. we only played the back nine due to time but 3 of nine greens were burned out so temp greens were set up.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/24/2024

Greens are not burned. The transition from winter grass to summer bermuda has been difficult. This is being addressed and with a little help from the weather (rain) all will be well soon. Rates are adjusted to compensate.

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Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

All greens need repair ALL !

As a follow up - I left a review a few days ago. It apparently hit a nerve. EVERY (18 / 18 ) greens on this course needs maintenance. Period !!!. There were " temporary " greens cut from the fairway because some of the greens were unusable. I'm just telling everyone what I would tell anyone - let them repair the course and then go play. Until the greens are repaired - I would not play this course. I've played it many times and have returned, but not again until they repair their greens. It's a great course - but in disrepair right now. facts and truth.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The greens🤮

4 temporary greens shortened those holes considerably . , other greens recently aerated and sanded were beyond terrible. Like putting on gravel. We were emailed we would receive a discount but no discount provided.

Nice staff. Nice fairways Nice layout.

Plenty of better places to play on HHI.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 06/24/2024

Most courses here aerify at this time of year. Rates have been reduced & I'm sure you didn't pay our normal $99/person. Conditions improve for July.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Recent aeration conditions lowered my expectations

This was my first time playing this course. I hadn’t seen any notice about the recent aeration; practically all the tee boxes and greens were done, with some holes having temporary greens set up before the actual greens. Besides the slow greens, we had to endure following a couple who were obviously recording each other’s golf swings further slowing the pace of play. The course layout was good and the fairways were nicely maintained. I would likely return and recommend the course in spite of these conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Commented on 06/24/2024

Almost all courses here do aerification at this time of year. Conditions will improve in July so we hope you can play again when they do.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course, it did have a couple temporary greens which was a bit of a letdown for the money. Course was fun and the staff was great to us.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/11/2024

We appreciate your comments. Greens are in transition during June and the rate was reduced due to this issue. We are pleased you enjoyed the overall layout and thanks for mentioning our great staff!

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Commented on 06/11/2024

Our staff is working diligently to have all greens in top condition. We are currently closed for 2 days to facilitate maintenance and our rates were reduced because of the 3 temporary greens. All will be well soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day Out

Played many times and is still one of my favourite around Hilton head island. Fair course for all level of player, some great holes to remember.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

ALL Greens BAD!!!

Someone has dropped the ball. This course is normally in pretty good shape but not this time. Old South admitted “ a few “ of their greens need repairs, but currently EVERY!!! (18 ) greens are in disrepair. Bald spots , bare spots, burned spots- name your poison. None of the greens should be in play. To the extent there are 3 temporary greens adjacent to the actual greens under repair. I probably wouldn’t play here until August and only after seeing the repairs.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/11/2024

No one dropped the ball. Greens are in transition from winter grass to summer bermuda. Some years this goes smoothly and quickly but some years it does not. Significant measures are being taken to help the transition and we are currently closed for 2 days to facilitate aerification. June is not the best month for coastal SC golf but all will be well soon.

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

June 2024

We love Old South, but this time around was not worth the money…they have a couple temporary greens and the pace of play was terrible…

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/11/2024

We are currently closed for aerification which will significantly improve conditions. Greens are in transition from winter grass to summer bermuda. Some years this goes smoothly and quickly but some years it does not. Rates were reduced due to this issue.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

It's a bit sad to revisit a course I played many years ago and to find it in the condition it was in. Four temporary greens and there were another 6 that could have been shut down owing to damage. It's a nice layout and the staff are friendly but between the foursome of morons in front of us oblivious to how slow they were playing and the overall condition of the course...I was just glad when the day was over. Please do better.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/11/2024

Greens are in transition from winter grass to summer bermuda. Some years this goes smoothly and quickly but some years it does not. Significant measures are being taken to help the transition. We are currently closed for several days for maintenance to work unimpeded. We regret you were disappointed but great conditions will return.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun Course

Course staff was great. 3 greens were under re-construction but many more needed attention. Overall from tee to green the course was great to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Old South Disappoinment

I have played this course many times and had always enjoyed until now. The tee boxes are in very bad shape. The greens are very bumpy and patchy with a lot of sand and large areas of no grass. There are 3 temporary greens.

The super has a lot of work to do.

There are much better places to play in the area and cannot recomend playing this course at this time.

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

Greens are in transition from winter grass to summer bermuda. Some years this goes smoothly and quickly but some years it does not. Significant measures are being taken to help the transition. Our Superintendent has been here for 32 years and knows the course inside out. Sometimes Mother Nature just has the upper hand temporarily.

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