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4.2
2815 Reviews (2815)
5 Stars
952
4 Stars
1206
3 Stars
441
2 Stars
157
1 Stars
59
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
88.2%
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4.1
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
5
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6
3 Stars
1
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 reviews
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4.3
148 Reviews (148)
5 Stars
71
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.5%
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134 out of 148 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6735 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.4

The Galleon/Brigantine Course at Shipyard Golf Club combines two of the three nine-hole golf courses at the club. Galleon/Brigantine has a rating of 72.7, with a slope of 133 from the championship tees.

The original nine holes - Galleon - meander through large oak and tall pines. Accurate placement of approach shots into heavily guarded greens is necessary on this nine.

Designed by Willard Byrd and built in 1982, alligators sun themselves along the scenic, water hazard-filled Brigantine nine holes. With slight doglegs and well-placed bunkers, this golf course requires shot making and a good short game.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Greens Diamond Zoysia Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1970) Willard Byrd (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
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Cow pastuty

Staff was very friendly. Greens on gallon were good clipper were crap as were the fairways. Conditions were an as good as a muni course

Conditions Average
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Good
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2.0
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Not the best

We checked in with a large group and it was very chaotic. The guys helping with the carts were great but the guy checking us in was awful and rude. We couldn’t get range balls without a hassle and they changed our course . It just did not feel like a good experience.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
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Reviews 4
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
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3.0
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First Time Playing

Average course for above average price

Course staff is friendly and professional. The course itself is challenging and fun. However, for $120.00 a round I would have expected the course to be in better shape. The greens were overall in good shape but some of the fairways were really rough. A little disappointing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Briganteen and Galleon

Fun course with narrow fairways. Plenty of nature to look at. The green complexes were pretty rough on some holes (no grass on fringe) and the bunkers were pretty solid. Had shown up for three but was playing solo. Price included warm up balls etc. however the starter paired me with a tee time 15-20 min earlier than my start time so I wasn’t able to warm up and take full advantage of what was included. Greens were fairly fast and challenging.

For the price I paid, it was a decent deal. Will be a fun trek for the summer/late fall

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

Pace-pushing and course condition

I've played at Shipyard several times over the years. This round was disappointing for two reasons:

1. My playing partner and I were paired with a married couple, one of whom was obviously a beginning golfer. Not a problem in itself. We enjoyed their company and encouraged the beginner. However, the course ranger/marshal/ ambassador 3 times insisted that we pick up our pace of play, clearly delayed by our assigned playing companion, and beyond our control.

2. The course condition, except for greens, was pretty ragged, evidently from over-play. For the price (even the "discounted" post-2pm rate), this was disappointing.

On a positive note, the staff at the 19th hole were delightful, and the food is excellent.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

One of our favorites

We love Shipyard and have played it several times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Disappointing

Very poor fairway conditions!!

not happy about the driving range closed.

Saw the cart girl on hole three and then again on whole 15. Not enough times.

The greens were in good condition

Greenside bunkers were hard. They needed more sand.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Shipyard has seen better days

Been coming to Hilton Head Island for many years. My wife and I owned a villa (condo) there for 7 of those years, and it was right on one of the 3 nine-hole Shipyard courses, Brigantine. Perhaps it’s the time of year (April), but this course is not in good shape. The fairways are patchy and I’ve seen the greens in much better condition. Think they might be pushing too many rounds through the course, but I do understand they’ve got to keep the business going. The course layout is challenging and the undulating greens are fast. We’ll be playing other courses on the island, so will have some comparison data.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Dale A

Greens were in fantastic shape fairways not so much maybe by May 1st they will be in great shape

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Shipyard

Course is not in good shape. Needs an overhaul from tee to green including golf cart paths.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf Novice

First time playing on this course. Nice course, plenty of difficult shots. Lots of sand and water hazards to make it interesting.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not the best

Course is in rough shape and staff treated us like we don’t know what we are doing. I’ve played my entire life (50 years).

Save your $$ for a better experience at another of the plentiful and wonderful courses in Hilton Head Island.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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