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4.4
4019 Reviews (4019)
5 Stars
1963
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
79
1 Stars
36
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
93.9%
Recommend this course
3758 out of 4019 reviews
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4.6
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
58 out of 58 reviews
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4.5
193 Reviews (193)
5 Stars
106
4 Stars
74
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.9%
Recommend this course
185 out of 193 reviews
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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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Reviews

4.4
4019 Reviews (4019)

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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Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overpriced

Liked layout and friendly staff but course shape was not good. Rates have increased too early for the condition of the course. Greens rolled slow and fairways were hard with bare patches and grass has not matured as yet. Tough winter likely attributed to shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/25/2024

It was a cold wet winter which delayed the growth on fairways and greens. Another week of warm weather will change all that. We hope you get to play Old South again later in the season.

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very pleasant round.

Old South is a fairly forgiving layout (except for 7 &16) and generally in pretty good shape although some of the tees were a bit tough. Pace of play was fine, all told a good afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/25/2024

We are pleased to hear you enjoyed you day at Old South and we appreciate the 4 star review.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

First time playing this course and exceeded our expectations. Staff was super friendly and the course was in great shape. Can’t wait to go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

We told the starter that we were worried about holding people up but actually we had to wait behind four groups stacked up in front of us and it took two and a half hours to play nine. The group behind us actually quit. There probably should have been a pacer to keep things moving. This was our only complaint. Nice course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/18/2024

We appreciate your comments and regret the slow pace. We always have a ranger so we are not sure why play didn't keep the proper pace. Please try Old South again.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Just a beautiful golf course, with fantastic views, difficult greens & good times!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow afternoon

This was the 5th course I played while on vacation, and least favorite. Played 9 holes as a foursome so we were sent off the back 9. Played behind a threesome and our round was 2 hrs and 30 mins. Waited every hole. The course layout is meh. If you're serious about golf, don't play here, there are better options on the island.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/18/2024

You played on a day when everyone started on #10 for maintenance reasons not because you only played 9 holes. Options on the island come with higher rates.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Quirky but good fun and good condition

Not a tough course but it keeps your interest. The short par 4's, 6 and 16 are fun and thought provoking. The greens were good but a bit slower than anticipated. Pace of play was good and all in all a good day. We have already booked another round at Old South.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 03/18/2024

Thanks for the 4 stars and your repeat business. We are glad to hear you enjoyed playing Old South.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Have played here several times. Always enjoy tge round and the course is always in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/18/2024

We are pleased to hear you always enjoy your day at Old South. Thanks for the 5 stars.

Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sleeper HH Course to Play

Just over the bridge from Hilton Head in Bluffton. Challenging & fun course to play for reasonable rates. Super friendly & hospitable staff. If your visiting, strongly recommend coming off the island to play Old South Links.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/18/2024

Thanks for your recommendation and the 5 star review. A short drive off the island rewards you with a great day of golf.

Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0

I Got Screwed

I thought (and did) click on tee times for the next day. However within a half hour of making this tee time, I noticed it was listed for the current day and immediately tried to navigate your contact system. I was able to do so and was informed the tee time would be canceled. Today I was charged $114.00. Why?

Your reservation system has done this to me in the past. You enter a date in advance and it automatically kicks back to the current day when you change researching availability at another venue.

Peter Mohn

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Challenging holes

This course has a playable layout with 4 - 5 very challenging holes over marshland hazards. The staff are all friendly, professional, & very helpful. Great place!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/18/2024

Thanks for the 5 stars and for mentioning our great staff.

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