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4.1
2854 Reviews (2854)
5 Stars
965
4 Stars
1219
3 Stars
449
2 Stars
161
1 Stars
60
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
84.4%
Recommend this course
2389 out of 2854 reviews
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3.9
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.0%
Recommend this course
33 out of 44 reviews
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4.1
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
79.8%
Recommend this course
71 out of 89 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 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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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
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Reviews

4.1
2854 Reviews (2854)

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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Shipyard 4/4/24

We had an issue with the cart on the 1st hole. It just stopped working. I tried all manner of things to get it going. Fortunately, our playing companions had an extra cart for a spectator and they let us take over that cart. I promptly called the pro shop through their many layers of choices and steps and reported the issue. Midway through the round someone from the pro shop road up and confronted us and basically accused us of leaving the cart and then claimed no called it in. We explained what happened but guy was all haughty and said the cart was working perfectly fine. Acted like he didn’t believe us. Then he accused us slow play ect. Kinda ruined the mood…

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Great course. Too expensive

Fun course and great experience. Just too expensive for the conditions. Have played better courses in wv for half the price we paid on GolfNow which was already a big discount.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Still Winter Golf

Greens were in good shape, tees ok, fairways little grass growing, hitting off hard pan mostly, wouldn't go back till late spring, way overpriced , $35 golf course. .

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Score cards

The scorcards left a lot to be desired... there were no gold tees and the yardages on the blue and white were off on most holes making it very difficult to decide which set of tees to play.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Six hour round

Booked 18 holes but only completed nine. The front nine took almost three hours.due to the course being overbooked and the starter sending out multiple twosomes in a row.

The course was not in great shape. Many better options at a cheaper price.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hoping for better

Fairways were poor and a few greens were also. Interesting layout but slow pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Layout - Slow Play - Mediocre Shape

I enjoyed the layout of the course and a good amount of water and hazards to avoid did make it interesting to play.

The pace of play on this day at least was very slow (approximately 4:45 minutes) which brought on some frustration.

The greens were in decent shape though and rolled true. Several huge gators on the course which took my mind off of standing around on the tee and fairways waiting to hit.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fair value

Fairways need some growing in -- expected in mid-March. Greens were very good. Bunkers good use a bit of sand. I'd play it again at the right price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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