Clipper/Galleon at Shipyard Golf Club

Staff squeezed us in and the move grips around on back 9 to speed up play.

Played it in the afternoon. Really nice layout and everything was good.

Course and greens in wonderful condition but no ranger out to speed up the slow 6 hour round in front of us. We had to skip a hole to pass them on the back after a THREE HOUR front 9.

Considering the Hilton Head area and cost of golf that goes along with it, Shipyard’s fees are a positive. Shop staff was friendly and talkative while course staff was typical for most resort style courses.

Practice facilities are in need of care and overhaul. The range was sloppy and range balls were well below standard. Maintenance area adjacent to practice facilities seems out of place.

The winner(s) of the 27 hole layout was the zoysia greens. The complexes weren’t tricked out with turtle backs or multiple tiers around every corner. They ran true and were a delight to putt on.

Amazing conditions, great staff, great military discount. Will 100% play again.

Was a single. Got paired with 3 others. Which was good. Pace was great. Course was in great shape. Greens rolled true and quick.

With all the water hazards and doglegs, course is almost impossible. Needs to upgrade to have the gps on the carts especially for out of towners.

We enjoy being first out and playing 9 holes but it might be nice to have option of playing a different 9. Greens were in god shape fairways rough at times

Shipyard is your average Hilton Head golf course. Greens are probably the highlight with nice roll and true break. All other aspects (upkeep, layout etc) are average for this area. There are much better kept course that we experienced this trip (sea pines, palmetto dunes), but this course was in fine shape. Make sure someone in your group has a GPS set up on their phone as several holes are doglegs that the direction is not apparent off the tee.

The pro shop and starter are not particularly friendly. The starter gave a stern warning that as the first group off we should not play too FAST. While I understand the point of what could only be described as a lecture (course has 3 nines so no matter where you start you turn onto a course that is already full) it doesn't need to be so rude.

All that said, I would play this course again if the price was right as it is a well kept track and a pretty good layout.

Pace of play hindered by "cart path" only rules, when they were unnecessary. The course is beautiful though, with an interesting design. It does require some target shots.