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4.4
4093 Reviews (4093)
5 Stars
1997
4 Stars
1647
3 Stars
326
2 Stars
84
1 Stars
39
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
91.9%
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3819 out of 4093 reviews
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4.3
123 Reviews (123)
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.4%
Recommend this course
110 out of 123 reviews
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4.3
180 Reviews (180)
5 Stars
97
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.1%
Recommend this course
164 out of 180 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
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course will definitely play again

Absolutely beautiful course. A couple very cool par 4s, fairways were perfect bunkers were white beach sand, no standing water in them or hard pact. Great course for 70$ for 18.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not bad

We were the first group out so we never waited. Couse was 90 degree which I hate but understandable. Many greens had tough sections. Much of the course was wet that made you feel like you were standing in water. Would only play this course if on sale,

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Okay, not great

A fair number of the greens are under repair so be prepared to play around that obstacle. Other than that the course is okay but not worth the green fees currently being charged.

Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good budgetnoption

It had some bad spots on the greens but I enjoyed they layout. Price was better then the higher rates courses in the area. Would play again. Bag drop guy said play less break and hit it hard. Was good advice

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fine course. Little steps could go a long way.

I thought the course was fine. Most fairways were in good condition. A couple of greens were rough. A couple of the par three tee boxes were very sandy.

I just thought the staff could work on some small things that could go a long way. My cart I was given was a little dirty - old napkins in the cup holders. Could load the cart with a few tees in the slots. Put some tees on the range. Stick a scorecard on the cart. Have water and ice available in the clubhouse or on the course. I thought range balls well included in my round but they were not - so, on the range, the guy could only take cash - just weird - include a small bucket for everyone and move on or at least ask when paying - the guy told me all about the range but didn't ask if I wanted balls so I assumed everything was included.

So, all in all, an overall "fine." Nothing terribly bad and nothing very good or great.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Value

Course was in great shape. Greens had some bad spots.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course for your money.

This is truly one of my favorite courses in Hilton head. The course conditions were excellent, except the greens were a little slow. You can’t beat the value for this course and the scenery.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great course for the price

Challenging at times. The greens were a little burnt but in the middle of the summer, it's difficult to keep them fresh. Thank you!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Experience

My son and I took a lesson with Ernie. I liked that he focused on only a few issues with each of us. We played back nine after our lesson. Course was in good shape given the weather. It was incredibly hot and beverage cart came by twice during our 9 holes. Inexpensive waters. Ranger came by and gave us some cold waters because of the heat. Never have had that happen at a course. We’ll be doing a repeat of this day next year when we’re back at HHI.

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

Good value. Some greens in very rough shape.

Got a “hot deal” for about $60 for 18 holes, including own cart. Played as a single; joined another single and a couple. Very nice spur of the moment outing. Done in about 4.5 hours. No trouble w pace of play. Rented decent clubs for $55.

Pleasant staff.

Would definitely consider golfing there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Best value in HHI. We picked one of the hottest days of the year but staff was friendly and course was in good shape. They were growing some tee boxes so seemed like course played shorter than card.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun, challenging course

We always enjoy playing here during our annual visit to HHI as there are some great holes, beautiful views, and just a fun layout. When we played the greens were in poor condition due to recent aeration? That was the only disappointment and the HOT weather!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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