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4.3
3312 Reviews (3312)
5 Stars
1586
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
62
1 Stars
32
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
92.1%
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4.3
208 Reviews (208)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
80
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.9%
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4.3
574 Reviews (574)
5 Stars
255
4 Stars
244
3 Stars
63
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.2%
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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
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
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

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
3312 Reviews (3312)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 42
Brunch 20
19th Hole Scenic Views 16
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 105
Forced Carries 97
Bunkers 73
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 95
Advanced Golfers 76
Locals 51
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 64
Near Local Attractions 57
Worth the Drive 50

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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Natures Choice

Beautiful course with an abundance of wildlife and great scenery.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Love it!

First time playing, we loved the course! Beautiful, challenging (for us) holes along the marsh. Excellent course conditions, very friendly staff. We’ll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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 Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Value on HHI

Do not miss playing Old South
From the excellent staff to the course layout to the conditions you will not be disappointed
Everyone I bring to OS walk away saying it’s their favourite

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/20/2023

We are pleased to receive your 5 star review and your positive comments about Old South.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old South

Excellent day of golf, course in good shape considering the amount of rain day before.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/20/2023

Old South is fortunate to drain and recover quickly from excessive rain. Thanks for the 4 star review.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Wet conditions … but still good shape

First time playing … quite wet due to a lot rain … Reasonable pace of play considering Cart Path only. Greens were pretty slow but rolled well considering wet conditions. Several holes would be played differently the second time around … a bit tricky to figure out best shot off tee. All in all, an enjoyable day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/20/2023

We are glad to hear you enjoyed your day at Old South in spite of less than optimal conditions. We appreciate the 4 star rating.

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Long Time favorite

It's been a long time since I'd played Old South but it was a worthwhile wait. I remembered every hole and enjoyed sharing the course with a very long time friend....
The course was in great shape, we were first out (love that) and the outside and inside course representatives were engaging and very friendly.
I'll definitely be back in a much shorter time than this lapse....thanks Old South...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/20/2023

We are glad to remain on your "must play" list and will look forward to seeing you back at Old South sooner than later.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Good conditions, but didn't like the layout

This was a very nice course condition-wise, but I didn't care for the design at all. There were 4 times I was in the fairway and couldn't hit the called-for shot to the green because of trees, some in the fairway VERY close to the green, and others with overhang. That, plus a par 5 that you had to hit 7 iron off the tee??!?...just doesn't make sense.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/20/2023

Your comments are unusual as we can't understand which Par 5 you think requires a 7 iron off the tee. We regret you didn't enjoy the course as much as most of our customers do.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable round

Course was in excellent condition. Got to play it twice and both times pace pf play was under 4 hours. Good value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/20/2023

Thanks for the 5 star review and we are pleased to hear you got in several rounds at Old South.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good, challenging course

Back 9 was a challenge. You cannot trust cart gps on a few of the holes, particularly the 15th. Central trap on the 14th par 4 had collapsed, so have to treat it as ground under repair. Slow greens, and recently reseeded, so little roll on the fairways. Nice layout overall however the 16th was tricked up - just play the par 3 tees there.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/20/2023

Old South can be a challenge but we are glad that overall you enjoyed your round.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st time at Old South

Fun course but a little Gimicky. Course conditions were good but not
great. Greens were a little inconsistent but overall decent. Staff was very friendly and play was steady. On a busy afternoon we got around in just under 4 hours. This was exactly what I expected for a slightly above average cost course around Hilton Head.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 11/20/2023

We appreciate your positive comments and hope you will be back to Old South for another round in the future.

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Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Course us in great shape, greens are slick. Oace of play was good

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/20/2023

Thanks for the 4 star review!

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

One of my favorite courses around the area. Traveling for work here and would definitely play again. Greens in good shape, course looks fantastic. Little slow but I played on a Saturday so it’s as expected

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/07/2023

Thanks for the 5 star rating and your positive comments. We hope you get to play Old South again when you are in the area.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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