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4.4
4091 Reviews (4091)
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
38
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
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92.1%
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4.3
122 Reviews (122)
5 Stars
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4.2
Value
4.1
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4.5
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4.2
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4.2
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4.7
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4.4
179 Reviews (179)
5 Stars
97
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
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4.7
91.6%
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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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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.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.4
4091 Reviews (4091)

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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yvesstamour
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Jay6943818
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always love this place

Been playing here few times a year for last 13 years. Has gotten better and better each time.

Well worth playing this course for any level golfer.

Advise taking a cart, walking can be a little much unless you walk all the time.

Try to find various deals to save a few bucks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/07/2023

We are pleased to hear you have enjoyed playing Old South over the years. Thanks for the 5 star rating.

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KyleWebb7
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of my favorite courses around the area. Traveling for work here and would definitely play again. Greens in good shape, course looks fantastic. Little slow but I played on a Saturday so it’s as expected

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/07/2023

Thanks for the 5 star rating and your positive comments. We hope you get to play Old South again when you are in the area.

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raysides712
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u201755727
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u201755727
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u4874073
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bad course layout

This course has a bad course layout and is very confusing on where to hit your tee shots. Not a good course for average golfers.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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garycarr
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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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u314160914223
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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tedcarmichael
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Scenic and challenging

Very nice course with some great views. Staff was very responsive. Our cart died on the 11th tee and the pro shop had us a new cart within a couple of minutes.I really enjoyed playing Old South.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/07/2023

We apologize for the Inconvenience but our staff would always be quick to respond. We hope you get another opportunity to play in the near future.

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u314162145526
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Excellent condition. Friendly staff. Very fairly priced food and drinks. Played two years ago and came back this week. Will come again when in HH.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 10/31/2023

We are pleased to hear Old South earned a return visit. Thanks for the 5 stars.

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u237849710
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Vance8992167
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u698048525
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good golf course…. But hate #7 and #16

Old South is a very good golf course (except for two stupidly laid-out holes—7 and 16!) Good conditions. Fair tee locations.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/31/2023

We are pleased to earn 4 stars. #7 & #16 can be challenging but the EPA wouldn't let us fill in the tidal marsh.

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rlgrubius
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/30/2023

We appreciate your 5 star rating.

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SteveIngham
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old South

Old South was a good layout. There are a couple of quirky holes that are too target to target, but overall a good layout. The greens had been aerated a couple of weeks before, but they were coming into shape and putted well. Enjoyed the round and would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/30/2023

Thanks for your positive comments and the 4 stars. Greens were over-seeded with winter grass. Aerification occurs in June and August.

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u314164662973
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Playing confitions

Beautiful track but areas around and in front of greens somewhat wet and spongy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 10/30/2023

We appreciate the 5 star review. Greens were over-seeded recently and are being irrigated more often until the seed has grown in. We hope you can try another round in the future when it is not as wet.

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u314160914223
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/30/2023

Thanks for your 4 star review.

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mbostancic
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So disappointed, Atrocious greens

I always look forward to playing this course when visiting HH. What a disappointment this time. The greens were bare, simply horrible. Payed full price, and no mention of greens maintenance or aeration at check in. I love the course layout, but could not stomach the condition of the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/25/2023

We regret you were disappointed but over-seeding is necessary in October. The winter grass may not be fully grown in but there is no rushing Mother Nature. If you were unhappy with conditions you could have returned to the golf shop after a few holes and a refund would be offered.

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gohawks81
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience at Old South

Old South was a fantastic experience! The staff was very friendly and helpful and the course was in great condition and a beautiful layout. It is a bargain compared to some of the other similar courses in Hilton Head. Many sets of tees to accommodate all skill levels. We thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to playing it again when we come back to HH!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 10/25/2023

We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your day here at Old South Golf Links. Thanks for your positive comments and the 5 stars.

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