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4.4
4081 Reviews (4081)
5 Stars
1997
4 Stars
1643
3 Stars
321
2 Stars
83
1 Stars
37
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
93.1%
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3812 out of 4081 reviews
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4.4
112 Reviews (112)
5 Stars
67
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.9%
Recommend this course
104 out of 112 reviews
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4.4
172 Reviews (172)
5 Stars
97
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.6%
Recommend this course
161 out of 172 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
4081 Reviews (4081)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course

I thought the course was fun and challenging in places. My only criticism in the greens need some work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course with some challenges

Front nine fairly straight forward back nine had more than its share of doglegs and placement play.

I’d recommend and we got a good price and early tee time.

It was hot and staff was great. There was one who was a bit of a snit in pro shop. But we all agreed it was a great day on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/02/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Very fun course, staff was very helpful when needed and very friendly. I would absolutely play here again. Greens were aerated a few weeks ago, so still a little bumpy….at least that’s what I’m blaming my putting on (they were pretty much healed up). The course overall was in great condition though. Fairways were fantastic, roughs were thick but you can still hit out of it pretty easily.

Great views, got to see some gators, and shot one of my best rounds…not saying much, but I’m happy with it!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

The course was challenging but yet forgiving.

The staff were friendly and very helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

M3

Great track, breezy (good thing) compared to many on island courses, fair but forgiving. Wish the greens had been faster, a bit sandy. Staff super friendly💪

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Overall a good option

I've played Old South a couple of times, but had forgotten some holes. There are 2 holes, 1 on each 9, that are basically 90 degree dog legs with strange landing areas that are very deceptive from the tee. No one in our 3 some liked those layouts. The rest of the course is quite good, though the greens still showed the effects of somewhat recent aeration.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 117
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Dodging The Thunderstorms

Good solid layout with variety of holes. Most holes user friendly with wide fairways. Greens had been aerated (we were aware) , and while still a bit bumpy, not bad. Fairways and traps in very good shape. Tees need some work and some of the greens had some bad spots. Good pace of play with no waiting . Would definitely recommend, especially once the greens heal up.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Partial rain out. Only finished 14 holes

Greens recently airiated made putts drift. Didn’t finish due to weather.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 146
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great layout; fair but also challenging!

Great golf course. Interesting holes throughout and you need to make your shots here. Greens still recovering from aeration, but not too bad. Nice golf shop and little restaurant was excellent with many nice choices! Good prices all around. Will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track

Very enjoyable track. Some unique holes, playable at every level. Greens were punched and the course was very wet from 2 days of rain so it was cart path only. Otherwise I would’ve given it a 5 star rating. Don’t waste your money on courses on the Island like the 2 Westin courses. This course blows them away.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

There was a wait every hole. I got an old golf cart that did not have GPS. The tee boxes looked like there was a rugby game on them, the Greens were just aerated which they should have mentioned. Waited 15 min each hole.. unacceptable. Cart path only is awful on this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very well manicured & taken care of course. Holes challenging enough to use almost every club in the bag. Definitely recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 06/06/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A favorite

Best fairways of any course in Hilton Head. Generous fairways to small greens. Fun layout with several interesting holes. A must play for us every yr.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/04/2025:
Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! It’s fantastic to hear you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable round.
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