Shipyard GC: Aerial
Aerial view from Shipyard Golf Club
GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.2
2834 Reviews (2834)
5 Stars
962
4 Stars
1212
3 Stars
444
2 Stars
157
1 Stars
59
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
87.7%
Recommend this course
2376 out of 2834 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
83.3%
Recommend this course
20 out of 24 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
86.3%
Recommend this course
82 out of 95 reviews
Read Reviews
frame.svg
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
circle-star.svg
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 6878 yards
Slope 133
Rating 74.0

The Clipper/Galleon Course at Shipyard Golf Club, which combines two of the three nine-hole golf courses on the property, creates an exciting combination of long fairways and perilous hazards. Clipper/Galleon has a rating of 74, with a slope of 133 from the championship tees.

With plenty of sand and water hazards, Clipper may be the most difficult of the nines. Designed by George Cobb and built in 1970, Clipper requires a good long game and a soft touch around the greens.

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

Book a Tee Time at
Shipyard Golf Club
Powered by GolfNow.com
Hot Deals at Shipyard Golf Club
View more Hot Deals on

Course Details

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

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
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

4.2
2834 Reviews (2834)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Reviewer Photos

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Average at best

I would not recommend to others. Pace of play was horrendous, staff was average, and the course was not in great condition. The conditions of multiple greens was poor, would not choose to play again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Shows Improvement

After skipping Shipyard the last few years, we decided to give it a try . We were able to grab a Hot Deal so the price was worth another try. The conditions were much better than years past. Looks like they are over seeding. There is still a ways to go before I will pay full price on this course. Pace of play was great. I appreciate the forward tees, however they were not available on every hole. This is something very important to your female golfers.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It was better last year

Played here last year twice after their re-seeded the course.it was nice last year but went downhill this year. Fairways were sparse. Greens so so.

Starter was surly. Pace was slow.

Cart girl came around mid round. I was hungry but refuse to spend $8.00 for a lukewarm hot dog. Gimme a break.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good experience

Course was in good shape and joined a three-some. We teed off on time and finished in right at 4 hours. Weather was great and pace of play was so much better than I experienced at other courses on the island.

All round a great day on the golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
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 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions of the green are ok, but fairway are terrible

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Island Golf

Course is excellent condition. Fairways are great and greens are smooth. Greens are a bit slow,but are easy to read. Tees are great with a lot of different distances. Beer girl got all over the course and saw her a couple times . Driving range and practice greens are well kept. Cart attendants also did a good job. Be nice if you could take carts to your car. Starter did good job taking care of tee times but seemed a bit rattled at times.Your fees are a bit high but the course is very well kept for the amount of play you get. I scheduled a tee time through Golf Now as one golfer but I was informed I was with a threesome? With 27 holes you can get a lot of players golfing but it seems the scheduling needs more times between tee times. Part of the problem is people want to golf but only play a few times a year and really slows things down. This is something that needs to be worked out.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 100
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Terrific improvement

The improvement in conditions of this course is remarkable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

The course was in great condition for February. Greens were in perfect condition and rolled fast. Range, putting green, and chipping green were also very good. Our tee time was at 12:28. No one was in front or behind on the front 9. The back 9 pace was pretty slow. Our round still only took the average 4 hours. Would definitely recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wow!

The conditions of this facility have vastly improved.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cart Path Only

Overall the course was great for the time of year. However don't quite understand why it was cart path only. Not wet and not too hot..

As such it took 2 1/2 hrs to play 9.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Request A Vacation Quote From Heritage Golf Group
Please provide your information below and a staff member at Heritage Golf Group will be in contact to help you start planning your travel.
Nearby Courses
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Private
5.0
4
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Resort
4.2204565885
2834
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Resort
4.2204565885
2834
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Private
5.0
3
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Private
5.0
2
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Private
5.0
1
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Resort
2.8823529412
62
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Resort
3.487394958
59
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Private
4.0
4
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Public
4.3153956199
4299
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Resort
4.6874557052
86
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Public
0.0
0
Golf Packages

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $255 (USD)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of Palmetto Dunes – Robert Trent Jones Course, Palmetto Dunes – Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Dunes – George Fazio Course, and Hilton Head National Golf Club.

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

FROM $255 (USD)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Oyster Reef Golf Course, Robber’s Row Course, Barony Course, and The Shipyard Golf Course.

Sea Pines Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $385 (USD)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at the Sea Pines Resort and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of Harbour Town Golf Links, Atlantic Dunes Golf Course, and Heron Point Course.

The Villas at Kiawah Island Stay & Play Package

FROM $239 (USD)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC | Enjoy a range of accommodations in one to four-bedroom units at The Villas of Kiawah Island and 5 championship Kiawah Island courses to choose from - Cougar Point, Osprey Point, Oak Point, Turtle Point, and the famous The Ocean Course, home to multiple major championships and the 1991 Ryder Cup.

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Stay & Play Package

FROM $337 (USD)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Sanctuary Hotel and up to 4 rounds of golf on your choice of Kiawah Island - Cougar Point, Kiawah Island - Osprey Point, Kiawah Island - Oak Point, Kiawah Island - Turtle Point, and Kiawah Island - The Ocean Course.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account