Old South Golf Links
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About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| 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 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 72.7/135 | 383 | 415 | 530 | 167 | 533 | 397 | 370 | 160 | 400 | 3355 | 403 | 185 | 390 | 353 | 555 | 384 | 417 | 180 | 550 | 3417 | 6772 |
| Blue M: 70.5/132 | 365 | 390 | 502 | 155 | 513 | 370 | 353 | 140 | 368 | 3156 | 381 | 170 | 370 | 335 | 535 | 354 | 383 | 165 | 505 | 3198 | 6354 |
| White M: 68.5/113 W: 74.8/135 | 330 | 355 | 455 | 140 | 450 | 340 | 315 | 112 | 308 | 2805 | 343 | 158 | 332 | 320 | 515 | 330 | 355 | 153 | 468 | 2974 | 5779 |
| Green M: 65.6/108 W: 70.6/129 | 280 | 355 | 415 | 125 | 450 | 295 | 315 | 112 | 278 | 2625 | 300 | 136 | 286 | 320 | 407 | 283 | 275 | 132 | 371 | 2510 | 5135 |
| Red W: 69.2/120 | 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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Photo submitted by michellewarnica on 12/29/2020
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Photo submitted by michellewarnica on 12/29/2020
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Photo submitted by CCressy on 12/11/2020
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Photo submitted by u000007735806 on 11/24/2020
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Photo submitted by Sheetschuc on 11/24/2020
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First tee box Photo submitted by Rob5057662 on 11/03/2020
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Hit it down the hall Photo submitted by Rob5057662 on 11/03/2020
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Beautiful Photo submitted by Rob5057662 on 11/03/2020
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Awesome view Photo submitted by Rob5057662 on 11/03/2020
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Gator on the green Photo submitted by Rob5057662 on 11/03/2020
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Photo submitted by Daren5388768 on 11/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Daren5388768 on 11/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Daren5388768 on 11/02/2020
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Photo submitted by u314160916346 on 10/17/2020
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Photo submitted by cczablan13 on 10/15/2020
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Photo submitted by macdouglas1 on 09/25/2020
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#5 Par 5 Photo submitted by u9111018 on 09/12/2020
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Photo submitted by CCure on 07/08/2020
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Photo submitted by CCure on 07/08/2020
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Photo submitted by wdebolt62 on 06/03/2020
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Photo submitted by fishyracer24 on 05/26/2020
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Photo submitted by Rick7858331 on 03/22/2020
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Photo submitted by u000003531714 on 07/18/2019
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Mounded Tee Deck Photo submitted by JTerryMoore on 10/31/2018
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Photo submitted by u365211402 on 10/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Filthy20 on 08/02/2017
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Photo submitted by Filthy20 on 08/02/2017
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Low country view Photo submitted by Rocv727 on 08/16/2016
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Par 3 back nine Photo submitted by Rocv727 on 08/16/2016
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Photo submitted by LeeviewG on 02/29/2016
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Photo submitted by LeeviewG on 02/29/2016
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Photo submitted by LeeviewG on 02/29/2016
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Photo submitted by LeeviewG on 02/29/2016
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Iron play must be sharp with the small greens and tough hazards Photo submitted by chipintn on 11/26/2015
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Very pretty track, great use of the marsh land. Photo submitted by chipintn on 11/26/2015
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Par 3 8th Photo submitted by 714AP2guy on 12/16/2014
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Par 4 16th from ladies tee Photo submitted by 714AP2guy on 12/16/2014
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View from the 17th tee at Old South Photo submitted by Harenb on 11/18/2013
Great course
Interesting layout and fun to play. Conditions are great. Staff was very helpful.
Top Five Favorite Hilton Head Island Area Course
This course is in my HHI area top 5. Beautiful views of the marshes and bay. Excellent conditions although some soggy spots to look out for today. Pace of play is normally good but today took 4 1/2 hours. Bring a lot of balls. Fairways surrounded by marsh and island greens are unforgiving. Some of these holes take a well placed drive to reach the green in regulation. Don't expect to beat your best score here but be ready for a fun challenging round.
We are glad to be one of your top 5 favorites in Hilton Head. Thanks for the great review.
OLD SOUTH
Thoroughly enjoyed the course and highly recommend it, Great staff, course layout is excellent and will maintained. Very nice carts,
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your day at Old South Golf Links.
Excellent!
This course was excellent. It is a beautiful course with a great setup. The greens and fairways were in amazing shape (especially with the amount of rain it got the night before.) The bunkers were decent but as stated prior, there was a lot of rain the day before so that was tough to truly judge. The staff was friendly and engaged in great conversations. I even loved the part 3 challenge they had going on one of the holes. Extremely happy with my experience and definitely would play there again.
Our staff is glad to hear you enjoyed your day with us. Thanks for the 5 star review.
OUr Favorite Public Course on HHI
We bought a place 5 years ago and have absolutely landed on Old South as our favorite course to play when we come down. Great value! Really good layout, always in good condition. A fun and challenging course at the same time, and the staff is terrific.
We appreciate your thoughtful comments and look forward to seeing you at Old South often.
Pre- Hurricane
Played just before the remains of Hurricane Z blew through. High winds made it difficult for club section as the winds were swirling.
The greens were in good condition and rolled true. The fairways were lush and the rough was tough as the ball sank to the bottom.
Did provide cart service, which was a relief due to the heat and humidity combination.
Will definitely play this course again in the future.
Thanks for your 4 star review and we hope to see you again when the weather conditions are more forgiving.
Two Holes
There were two "tricked up" holes that made the course not one I would choose to play again. Course had several wet areas where apparently sprinklers had gone awry. Staff was friendly and helpful, greens in good condition. Not the most scenic of courses. Too many others in the area to enjoy.
Some find #7 & #16 a challenge and usually easier the second time around. We hope you'll give Old South another try.
Excellent Course!
I was very impressed with Old South Golf Course. The course was challenging but not crazy. The conditions were very good. I would highly recommend!
We hope to see you at Old South again and appreciate your great comments and 5 star review.
Joe Golfer
Best condition it's been in in a very long while. Only problem was restaurant wasn't open. But all good on every other front. Nice job repairing the greens
Thanks for the 4 star review. As with many restaurants in this pandemic we are not able to fully open. The golf shop and the beverage cart offered sandwiches, snacks and beverages until our restaurant re-opens in 2021.
Stay & Play Offers
Thanks for the 5 star review.