Old South Golf Links

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 |
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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 realasudxgift on 11/25/2020
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Photo submitted by u000007735806 on 11/24/2020
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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 u314159834369 on 03/14/2020
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Photo submitted by CljEU1Nmc6SZuHc8kekb on 01/07/2020
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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
Never disappointed!!
I have never had a bad experience at this course. The people who work here go out of their way to make you feel appreciated. With so many choices to play golf you will not be disappointed when you play this course.
Course in good condition in spite of the rain the prior day.Greens in great shape.
Course is well laid out
Staff very friendly and helpful especially for a first tme player.Fairways were brown, not overseeded with rye grass as most are this time of year, there were some drainage issues. Greens were the only part of the course that was green. Last three holes are a bit of a challenge with carries over marshland for us senior golfers. The cartpaths were excellent in comparison to other area courses.
Excellent course!
Beautiful course, varied holes, challenging but not impossible. Fun and interesting!
Unique Golf Course with Target Holes Along Marsh Areas
Old South was recommended as an interesting layout with challenging holes along the marshes - these recommendations were spot on! The bag drop staff were friendly and sent us on our way to the first tee, practice green and driving range. The starter seemed a bit preoccupied and did not ask if we wanted any range balls before our round. He was quick to tell us that the course was busy and we would not be teeing off until our slotted time. I managed to find a few balls left by previous golfers on the range so we tried to hit a few warm up shots before the round. The hitting zone on the range was on a downslope, so it was quite difficult to warm up with every shot taken from a downhill lie. We were fortunate to be paired with a couple of older men who had played the course many times and were able to assist us with the strategies on each of the holes - especially holes 7, 15, and 16. Course conditions were very good - especially compared to the driving range and practice putting green. The landing zones on holes 7 and 16 were full of divots, otherwise the fairways were dormant, but very playable. Old South offered an unique opportunity to wager on hitting the 4th green with your tee shot from any tee of your choice so that if you hit the green, your wager was doubled as a credit in the pro shop. If you missed the green, your wager was given back to you as a credit in the pro shop. This opportunity may have been taken more seriously had it been identified to us in the pro shop or at the first tee check in as we could have looked at the pro shop merchandise and determined what to wager assuming we found something that we would want to purchase. I would like to play this course again to see if I can find a way to par holes 7, 15 and 16. Many of the holes at Old South were challenging, but those three were definitely the most challenging. A solid 4 out of 5 stars for Old South.
Too Slow
The course was in good shape. The pace of play was very slow. We left because it was getting dark and we started before 2:30.
great deal at the hot deal rate, front nine was somewhat easy, back nine ate me up.... will play this course again and will know my way around it.
Nice layout
Very good layout. Winter conditions were not very good but still an enjoyable round. Good price for a very good course.
Loved this course
My 3rd HH course this week and the best I’ve played winter fairways were excellent greens very good well maintained and some beautiful holes and layout. Staff meet me and picked up my bag and loaded it .
Not complaining but a few little issues would make this all 5 stars . My cart had no sand and had a used score card, Covid cleaning ? No starter or any info about the course given to me . Play it again ? In a minute!
The course conditions, layout, scenery and staff are world class. The best course I've played on ever!
Last minute decision
This was a last minute decision to play Old South. I did not know much about the course before showing up. I went as a single with an extra rider and was paired with 3 others. Everyone was great. Very nice staff from pro shop to starter and beverage personnel. The course was very interesting. A lot of variety from tee to green. Some great marsh views on several holes. Greens were a touch slow but I do believe the area had a bit of rain in the area. Still rolled very nice. Fairways are pretty forgiving with a few forced carries of about 175-190 yds depending on tees, we played blue tees which measured about 6350 yds. Overall a very nice course. I would not hesitate to play it again.