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4.1
2859 Reviews (2859)
5 Stars
966
4 Stars
1221
3 Stars
450
2 Stars
162
1 Stars
60
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
84.3%
Recommend this course
2393 out of 2859 reviews
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3.8
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.0%
Recommend this course
36 out of 48 reviews
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4.0
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
79.0%
Recommend this course
64 out of 81 reviews
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Course Highlights
Shipyard Golf Club delivers a scenic layout winding through palmettos, pines, and oaks draped in Spanish moss with consistently well-maintained fairways and greens. Friendly, accommodating staff and a smooth pace of play make this Hilton Head course an outstanding value for all skill levels.

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

Policies

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

4.1
2859 Reviews (2859)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Brunch 7
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 23
Bunkers 22
Narrow Fairways 12
This course/club is great for:
Playing Multiple Courses 16
Advanced Golfers 15
Seniors 13
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 13
Convenient to the City 11
Near Local Attractions 8

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

Greens rolled well! Layout was fair, but lots of doglegs which take driver away. Was cart path only on the back and didnt see any reason for it (Fairways were nice and dry). Overall conditions were very good. Guys in the clubhouse and cart girl were friendly, but starter not so much.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Shipyard Golf Course

My wife and I played there for our Anniversary which happened to also be Mothers Day. - in general course conditions OK but expected better for the price- fairways patchy and dry - greens dry and sandy / some much better than others. Interesting that with all the rain, course must have limited to top soil base to retain moisture. Nice staff- very good Pro Shop. Had a lot of fun. Conditions did not affect our games . Wouldnteturn, even though there are other courses in the Island that have more beauty and better conditions. MAB Sterling Heights, MI

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course not in good shape

Overall the course was not in good shape. The fairways and green aprons were completely devoid of grass in some areas and very spotty in others as were the tee boxes. The greens were a bit better with sand traps well maintained. The worst part was the rudest, smug starter I have ever encountered anywhere and this was not just my opinion. He is a poor representative for the golf experience at Shipyard, as someone in every group has to come in contact with him to start your round. The rest of the staff were overall friendly but the starter needs to be replaced.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Shipyard Brigantine thrills

terrific especially the greens. But the sides of the fairways were barren, and the lies were almost impossible for all but experts.

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Disappointing course conditions.

There were 6+ fairways that were hard grassless dirt. There were a number of greens with work being done around the fringes (ie red flags). 11th green was ragged. Very disappointing considering the price. Look elsewhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Really fun course to play

Conditions were a little rough in some spots but overall it was extremely playable. Greens in excellent shape and speed was very good. Not slow and not too fast. Really enjoyed the layout .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways not up to oar

Greens were great, course is great but the fairways were in poor condition, I’ve played here many times & never seen the fairways like this. Hope it was a one time problem,

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing

. No grass!

The fairways on the clipper were terrible. Worse fairways I have played on.( especially for the money)

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Descent course. Narrow fairways. Reasonable price would be $80

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Shipyard Brigantine thrills

Lots of challenges for all levels of golf and all ages.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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