Rating Snapshot
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 u978700375 on 10/19/2021
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Photo submitted by bevoil on 09/19/2021
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Photo submitted by Cardinals1593 on 06/20/2021
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Photo submitted by rjktlr80 on 05/25/2021
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Photo submitted by rjktlr80 on 05/25/2021
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#7 tee. Photo submitted by cyoung2ty on 05/10/2021
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#8 tee. Photo submitted by cyoung2ty on 05/10/2021
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"Little Al" Photo submitted by cyoung2ty on 05/10/2021
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The view looking back from the 18th tee. Photo submitted by cyoung2ty on 05/10/2021
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Photo submitted by u8247013 on 05/02/2021
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Photo submitted by u8247013 on 05/02/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161373795 on 04/08/2021
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Sunset at the end Photo submitted by u314161281713 on 03/26/2021
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Photo submitted by atlgolfergirl on 03/09/2021
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Photo submitted by michellewarnica on 12/29/2020
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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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#5 Par 5 Photo submitted by u9111018 on 09/12/2020
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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
Over watered and sanded greens
Played early Friday they overwatered the course . Very sloppy. Also the greens were all sanded. Not a desirable venue.
Nice layout
Always a favorite. Unfortunately they have just aerated and over seeded so the greens were only so so. Notice of the green conditions would be nice.
We aerated in early August and over-seeding is done in October as the bermuda grass dies out and the winter rye takes over. It happens every year at the same time with most courses here. Conditions will be perfect next week.
Great course
Course presents enough challenge and is fair. Conditions where very good and pace of play was fast. I will play the course again when I come to Hilton Head.
We appreciate your 4 star review and look forward to seeing you here at Old South on your next visit.
Great Day!
Booked tee time as a single and was paired with 3 great guys. Staff was friendly and helpful. Greens have been recently over seeded but all in all the course is in great condition. One of my favorites in the Hilton Head area and a very good value.
We are glad you enjoyed your day of golf at Old South. We do have a great course with unbeatable value for our green fees. Keep us on your list to play again.
Gimmick Holes
Not fond of the gimmick holes but love the rest of the course
We are glad you enjoyed your day at Old South. Thanks for the 4 star review.
Unusual, but fun & challenging layout
Great target golf. Lots of memorable holes. Some most unusual.
Thanks for the 5 stars and we are glad to hear you enjoyed the variety of golf holes at Old South Golf Links.
Layout was challenging.
I used almost every club in my bag. Sand traps and other hazards were well placed and added to the challenge of the course. The greens had been sanded and didn't roll as well as they most likely should.
We really appreciate your 5 star review of Old South especially in light of the fact that the greens were top dressed. New winter grass is coming in and conditions should be perfect next week if you get a chance to play another round.
Great golf experience
We have been to Hilton Head multiple times, but this was our first time playing at Old South. The entire staff were friendly and helpful. Due to a time error on my part, we arrived an hour and forty minutes early for our time. The starter combine a couple of groups and to get us off which was very kind of him. The course was in good shape and even though the greens were recently top dresses, the rolled well and the ball would hold on approach shots. My son enjoyed the course and my wife appreciated the forward tees that did not seem to be an after thought as they are on so many other courses.
We are glad you found Old South and appreciate your thoughtful comments. We hope to see you and your family here again soon.
Golf day #1
Great course! Played it last year and knew it would be a stop again…probably twice this year. Course was in fantastic shape. Only issue was greens were still a little sandy, but it was a week after they were aerated….and we were aware before booking tee time. Did not spoil things one bit. Staff was friendly and accommodating from pro shop to cart person.Great value!!
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your golf day at Old South. We did not aerify last week - greens were over-seeded with a winter grass and top-dressed. All should be perfect in a few days. We hope you get to play again soon.
Greens top coated
Disappointed that we didn’t know of this until we arrived at the course.
Charged us full price for crap greens.
Very disappointing.
Every year mid to late October 90% of the public courses here will be over-seeding winter grass. Some of the private courses have greens that do not need this, but there is no public access. You may need to play your low-country vacation for another time of year.
Great Course very scenic. Greens were just top dressed so the course was not in top condition. Fairways and tees were tip top.
Thanks for the 4 star review. We hope you get to play again soon.
Mostly good
Course was mostly in great shape. Tees, fairways, bunkers were all great. The greens were almost completely sand. Early morning meant slow as the ball picked up sand like a snow ball. Later in the day they were pretty quick.
We appreciate your comments. Over-seeding and top dressing are always done in October and conditions will improve soon.
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Merchandise Discount20% Off Soft Goods -
Free Range Balls2 for 1 Range Balls -
Food & Beverage Discount20% Off F&B
We regret your vacation timing coincided with our over-seeding maintenance. Additional watering and top-dressing is necessary for a few weeks. It happens at the same time every year.