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Old South Golf Links

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4.4
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4.2
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4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
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4.3
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4.6
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4.4
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4.5
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4.8
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4.5
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4.3
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4.6
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4.2
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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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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.

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Bar, Restaurant

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Clubhouse

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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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Larry5841691
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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kaympt
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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stevecurrie46
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

A Good Track in Decent Condition

We like Old South, have played it many times. We had an early (and a bit chilly) tee time, which helped us make the 18 holes in 3:47. Greens were excellent condition for the season, though a little bit slow. The 2 sort of signature holes, 7 & 16, are a challenge, but fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/28/2024

We appreciate your thoughtful comments and the 4 star review. 7 and 16 can be a challenge but you can't beat the views!

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john5080841
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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
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LydOsDar9ovjHEoTi5wz
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Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun, Respectable Course

Old South was a fun course - tough...but not too tough, creative, and priced fairly on an Island where courses can run a bit expensive.

This isn't the fault of the course, but we were behind a foursome that killed the pace of play - we're talking a half hour per hole. We were forced to wait...and groups were stacking up behind us, as well. It took two calls to the clubhouse to get a ranger out there - twice - to resolve the situation. Overall - it too 5.5 hours to play 18 holes on a very clear and sunny day - too long.

Other than that, the course was really nice, and the employees were really helpful and friendly - we'll be back. Thanks!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/28/2024

We apologize for the slow play. Our rangers do their best to keep the pace of play where it should be, but without the cooperation of a slow group there is not much they can do. We hope you get to play again at our target pace of 4 hours 20 minutes.

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Larry5841691
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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denman1002
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Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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peter2014
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u314164831309
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u314164820931
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Mairi
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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u942485859
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place to golf!

Very nice course! Interesting hole layouts, some of them require strategy instead of taking out the driver on all Par 4’s. Having the GPS on the cart was very helpful especially if it’s your first time playing it. The greens were in great shape, they were pretty slow when we played. A few locals recommended this course. It was well worth the price! Would play it again! They’re some awesome views of the marshlands and the bridge going to Hilton Head.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 02/28/2024

Thanks for the enthusiastic 5 star review. Greens will speed up as the weather warms so we hope you can play another round.

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u314163686661
Played On
Reviews 7
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
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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ron90a
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

flip a coin

Like my tires, my age (78) is less important than the wear and tear. As such, I have moved up. The result was 4 pars and 14 bogies. Handicap for such a round would be 21+, but who cares, I had fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/28/2024

We are glad you had fun and appreciate your 5 star review.

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Jim2175897
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Low Country Course

Pristine natural property. Outstanding layout and open feel, almost like a park. Greens were over seeded and not in great shape. Great, helpful staff, really helped me when I missed my tee time. Most reasonable priced food at the restaurant. Two memorable target holes. Greens are just a tad too small. I loved this course and would come back again and again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/28/2024

Thanks for your 5 star review. We appreciate the mention of our great staff and hope you have another opportunity to play Old South Golf Links.

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u314164707195
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Don8414585
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Favorite Hilton Head area course

This course continues to prove to be my favorite in the area.

Great layout, can play very different depending on the tees you choose and always fun to visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000005374376
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Reviews 20
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 Excellent
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u314162475095
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart paths need some work

We always enjoy this course

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/28/2024

Thanks for your 4 star review! We are glad you enjoy Old South!

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u257719793
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Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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