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Clipper/Galleon at Shipyard Golf Club

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4.4
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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.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 72 6878 yards 74.0 133
Blue 72 6448 yards 72.3 129
White 72 6073 yards 70.4 126
Green 72 5391 yards 67.5 117
Green (W) 72 5391 yards 71.5 119
Green/Red (W) 72 4984 yards 68.8 113
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Galleon/Clipper
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Gold M: 73.3/140 393 477 428 407 179 517 384 184 410 3379 428 567 413 178 380 435 202 366 530 3499 6878
Blue M: 71.4/132 371 452 393 384 157 490 345 172 382 3146 380 540 400 155 372 415 185 345 510 3302 6448
White M: 69.4/124 W: 71.8/124 349 440 375 367 136 470 328 146 363 2974 365 507 376 140 352 400 144 326 489 3099 6073
Green M: 67.3/105 W: 75.4/138 315 408 335 343 113 409 313 121 301 2658 307 466 335 134 300 348 114 307 422 2733 5391
Green/Red M: 65.5/101 W: 69.7/118 315 340 275 293 113 409 279 121 301 2446 307 390 310 110 300 310 114 307 390 2538 4984
Handicap 13 7 1 11 15 5 9 17 3 8 2 4 16 12 6 18 14 10
Par 4 5 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 36 4 5 4 3 4 4 3 4 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 11 3 5 7 17 1 13 15 9 6 4 10 16 12 2 18 14 8

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

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Harold7816349
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jts996
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great course to play..

Great course to play.. Fairways and greens were in great shap. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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mcwhira
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Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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jhodges14
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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joeyd2115
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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Terrible golf course

We went to golf, my son and I and it was terrible. The starter was rude. Did not even want to give us any information where the first tea was. It just seemed like he couldn’t even be bothered and he didn’t wanna be. There was a complete idiot then he let a group of six people out in front of us which you’re not supposed to do and he did nothing about it. It was ridiculous. It took me like six hours to do our round finally I called a Ranger up and he came out and said that there was nothing that he could do and that’s just the way it is this place is terrible. I wouldn’t recommend it to anybody and also it was outrageously expensive for what you got. Don’t go there go to different places. It was terrible

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/21/2025

We're really sorry to hear about your experience, joeyd2115. It’s disappointing to learn that our service and pace didn’t meet your expectations, or ours. Your feedback is valuable, and I will address these concerns with our team to improve future visits. I'd like the opportunity to discuss the details further with you. When convenient please call me at 843-681-1514. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

Brad Thomson

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tboreese7
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Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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zstork1
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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shorty67
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Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Poor conditions

I have played this course many times over last 10 years when I come to the island this used to be a great course as far as conditions yesterday it' was horrible I get they areated recently however the fairways are horrible I can honestly say I will not be back

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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awebber62
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Shipyard Plantation

Shipyard has a great and fair layout. Staff is excellent, friendly and accommodating. Greens had been aeriated and fairways punched or I would rated higher. When healed, will be excellent experience for all caliber players.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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fabris1
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Greens were just plugged and sanded

It would have been nice to know that before I booked the round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Battman13
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Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u1822131406
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Value

First visit to Hilton Head Island and found these three courses to be just great! Convenient location and a good value!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314161574860
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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Previously Played

It’s OK

It is not great, nor is it bad, it’s average! For the price I would have expected more. Meaning there are too many bare spots on a few tee boxes, trap conditions were so so and greens were a little slow. Would I play it again, yes, but after trying other courses in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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BSaviano
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Girls golf day

Great day of play. Course is in good condition and play was fair

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

First time playing this course, excellent conditions.

Expect slower pace of play

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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ladder4444
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shipyard Golf Course

Some Fairways a little beat up on our first nine all the greens have been sanded

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u298380362
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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