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4.4
4032 Reviews (4032)
5 Stars
1973
4 Stars
1626
3 Stars
318
2 Stars
79
1 Stars
36
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
94.4%
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4.6
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
19
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
4.9
100.0%
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67 out of 67 reviews
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4.5
182 Reviews (182)
5 Stars
101
4 Stars
70
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.2%
Recommend this course
175 out of 182 reviews
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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
4032 Reviews (4032)

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 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/19/2023

We appreciate the 4 star review.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Hilton Head value

Good course for the price. Played Harbour Town, Heron Point and Atlantic Dunes also. Old South is the only one I’d pay to play again and again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/19/2023

We are so glad you found Old South and appreciate the great review. Our staff looks forward to seeing you here again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/19/2023

Thanks for the 4 stars!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great shape. nice course

It was cart path only the day we played because of a recent rain, but the course was in such nice shape you could understand why they wanted to keep it that way. The fairways were in great shape as were the greens.

The course is moderately challenging with most holes being fairly normal and a few very difficult ones thrown in a for good measure. It was a good mixture of both to me.

I liked it. Even a duffer like me was able to score an 87 on this at times challenging course.

A good value for the money when you include the shape of the course, the views and scenery, and the layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/11/2023

Thanks for the 5 stars! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the course and your day at Old South Golf Links. We hope to see you back again.

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

Great value for the area

First time playing here. Super friendly and helpful staff. Course was in great shape. One of the best values we’ve played in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/11/2023

Thanks for mentioning our friendly staff along with the great conditions. Keep Old South on your "must play" list.

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Prefer others

The course was in pretty good condition . It started at bag drop nobody home until I almost finished loading bags. Stopped at clubhouse gentleman took a phone call after we were already engaged in conversation. We were sent on our way to first tee, starter very unprofessional could not find our name until I pointed it out for him. No offers for water, scorecard or course info or direction. No gps in carts…as we finished parked cart walked 2 bags to the car and started loading then gentleman approached and offered to wipe down clubs. The course was ok I found others much more to my liking and less$$. I would not come back , I would choose to spend my money and time elsewhere.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

One of my favorites

I really enjoy this course. It has a lot more character than many of the courses around HHI, both on and off the island.

It seems that the rates have really gone up in the last couple of years, but I found that to be true with all the other courses I played or considered. Still, relative to most of the other courses around here, the greens fees are on the lower side for the quality of course you get.

We played an 18 hole round, and my friend who had not been here before thoroughly enjoyed it, and we never had to wait on a hole. A few days later, we played Golden Bear at Indigo Run. After taking 45 minutes to play the first 2 holes, and 2.5 hours to play the front, we (a twosome of single digit handicaps) said screw it, went over to Old South, and played a delightful 9.

Very friendly staff in the pro shop and grill, I might add.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/05/2023

We are glad you played Old South and appreciate the 5 stars.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/05/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 2
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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Commented on 09/05/2023

We appreciate the 5 star review.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
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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Commented on 09/05/2023

Thanks for the 5 stars!

Played On
Reviews 137
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Kentucky Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Water Is No Bother

It's a little scary to view a drone video of a course and see a lot of water. But during the round we found that the many lakes, ponds and creeks of Old South had very little affect on our playing decisions.

This property is an all around first class operation from the facilities and equipment to the staff, but we couldn't have played here without the GolfNow price. Normal it's in the range of $80+ and the course shows it with pristine tee boxes, fairways and greens.

Watch out, though, for the challenging 7th/8th hole combo. The par 4 7th features a forced-carry-layup over marsh then a right turn over water to a green surrounded by bunkers. This is followed by the par 3 8th with another forced carry over marsh.

We hope to play here again the next time we're in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/29/2023

Thanks for your positive comments and the 5 star review. Keep Old South on your "must play" list for the low-country and we hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/29/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Superb!

Course was in an excellent condition. Fairways well manicured. Greens were in good shape but grainy. But the course is well worth the money.

Kudos to the superintendent staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/29/2023

We appreciate your 5 star review and will pass your comments on to our Superintendent and maintenance crew.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Old South Golf Links

My sons and I loved golfing this course.

Most holes were fairly challenging and well designed.

The course, pro shop and carts were all very well maintained and the staff were courteous and informative.

When we get back to Hilton Head we will definitely play this course again.

Appreciated the Southern hospitality at the Old South Golf Links!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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