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4093 Reviews (4093)
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1 Stars
39
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
92.1%
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4.3
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5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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5
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4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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4.3
180 Reviews (180)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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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
4093 Reviews (4093)

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 3
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Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough Greens

Liked the course and the layout, back nine being the better of the 2 - 9’s. Enjoyed the tougher holes with longer carry’s being the norm. Staff was professional and accommodating, particularly Jim the starter. Unfortunately the greens were in rough shape on top of being recently airated. I would consider trying this course next time I visit.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/22/2023

We appreciate your thoughtful comments. Summer is when aerification is done twice so conditions are not optimal but we hope you get to play in the fall, winter or spring when conditions are great.

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Everything But The Greens

Course was fun and interesting. Nice staff and warm up facilities. Greens were horrible. Burned out in some sections. Inconsistent speeds due to recent aeration

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

Aerification is always done twice in the summer to insure great greens the rest of the year. Visit in fall, winter or spring to avoid this maintenance that must be done.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/21/2023

Thanks for your 4 star review of Old South.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old South 8/19/23

Greens were a bit bumpy from recent ariation, pace of play was a bit slow, but it was a Saturday am. I enjoyed the layout and openness of the course. Pro shop staff and restaurant staff were excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/21/2023

We appreciate the 4 star review and hope you have another opportunity to play Old South Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Golf Value

Greens were in decent shape although some had a bare spot or two. Not enough to make much difference overall.

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

We are glad to hear that overall you enjoyed your day at Old South. Thanks for the 4 stars.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great track

This is a great track to play! Beautiful views and layout along the marsh. Enjoyed the outing and will book another rounds soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/21/2023

We appreciate your recommendation and the 4 star review.

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

Course conditions

Greens were very shaggy as they had been aerated last week. A few tee boxes were getting re-sodded and were limited on space. Due to recent rain storms, course was soaked.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/21/2023

We hope you get to play again when the tees are complete, greens recovered and it's a sunny day. Thanks for the 4 stars.

Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/21/2023

Thanks for your 5 star review.

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

Miller

Loved everything about the course.

Will play it again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/17/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Old South Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Streets 1:12

Fairly negative experience with the ranger at the golf course. Gentlemen by the name of Mick. This course has the mentality that the acceptable pace is not a standard time, but playing as fast as the group in front of you always. For reference todays conditions were cart path only, fairly wide open fairways with average golfers at best, and a Senior golfer who has been struggling with back pain but was eager to play today. So for example, if the group in front of us were 4 professional golfers in golf carts, we would be expected to keep that pace.

After 12 holes our cart GPS estimated we were 8 minutes behind the recommended pace (after 2 interactions with the ranger Mick, estimated 3-4 minutes of listening to his gibberish, and 5-7 minutes at the clubhouse - which could have been expedited if they accepted our drink orders over the phone, which we attempted). Approximately 40 seconds per hole behind pace. With cart path only, which we respected (as tempted as I was to ignore after being told to basically be better).

We were told to skip a hole, and we were told we could actually circle back and play this hole later - which makes absolutely no sense and would have definitely created an actual log jam.

We finished our round in 3hr 57min. We are no pros, but that was one of the fastest rounds of golf I have ever played.

I will say, the gentlemen working the bag drop demonstrated great customer service.

. We had a group of 8 golfers play, buy food and drinks, tipped the service staff. We will never play this course again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/17/2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent round with us. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. For further resolution in this matter further, please contact our Head Golf Pro at (843) 785-5353. We hope to hear from you soon. Thanks for choosing Old South Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun Course with Friendly Staff

We thoroughly enjoyed our round at Old South. It was a beautiful course, had some interesting/challenging holes, and a very friendly and accomodating staff. We would definitely play here again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Solid course, more shade needed

First time playing this course and would come back to play. Course was in decent shape for mid-August. Fairways were okay, but no roll outs on drives. Rough was groomed and decent to play, but the greens were very slow in our groups' opinion. Bag drop with help was really nice touch, appreciated bags being loaded on the carts and cleaned after round. Love the driving being on way to the first hole and the balls being out there versus grabbing at club house. Early tee time for our group but shade was hard to come by on this course. The double island landing zones on two of the par fours were not our favorites. Pace of play was terrible on the front 9 as we kept waiting on a two-some in front of us but we passed them at the turn. The staff was super cordial and were willing to carry on a conversation which made our group feel valued. Will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value for $

Everything was great except I wish I knew the greens were recently aerated.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/17/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u000005157181. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Old South Golf Links, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/17/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Old South Golf Links!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Track

Played here with my son for the first time and we enjoyed the friendly accommodating staff and fun course layout. We played at a great pace and completed our round with a 4 hours. There were some fun challenging dogleg par 4’s, but the greens were a bit slow and they were about the be aerated. A few scorched tee boxes and some bare spots on the greens, but overall we enjoyed the round. We would play here again on our next visit to SC.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, enjoyable round

Course was in great shape. Staff were great as always. Great value for your money. Looking forward to my next round here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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