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Clipper/Galleon at Shipyard Golf Club

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4.1
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
60
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
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3.9
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
18
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
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3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
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3.9
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4.3
75.0%
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3.9
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
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3.9
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4.2
76.8%
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53 out of 69 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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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
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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: 75.4/138 349 440 375 367 136 470 328 146 363 2974 365 507 376 140 352 400 144 326 489 3099 6073
Green M: 67.3/105 W: 71.8/124 315 408 335 343 113 409 313 121 301 2658 307 466 335 134 300 348 114 307 422 2733 5391
Hybrid 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
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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

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

4.1
2871 Reviews (2871)

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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larrybenner
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Shipyard

This course, and all its amenities, are dated but a great layout. I enjoyed it more than many of the "tricked up" newer courses in the area. Course conditions could be improved but looks like they are working hard.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314163692097
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314162546501
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Jaylambert
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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LarryKich8
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Galleon & Clipper

Course is a good layout but fairways were dried out and greens slow.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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CdnGlfr10
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u933197550
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Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good from the Green tees.

Winter golf means dormant grass. A mis-hit shot will roll as far as a good hit will fly, so hit them straight!

I really enjoyed my golf day and putted ok when I realized uphill is better than downhill. This course will score better on replay.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Paul9159254
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Reviews 3
2.0
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Previously Played

Other HHI courses are in better shape

Too many bare spots in the middle of the fairway. Recent price increase not justifiable. Other HHI courses are in much better shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u314163073248
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u314163704324
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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sutton195
Played On
Reviews 17
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The greens fees where the highest we paid all week and the course condition was average at best. The only redeeming feature of our round was the pace of play. Never had anyone holding us up or pressing us from behind, Finished round in 3 1/2 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/27/2023

sutton195 - Thank you for your comments. So glad to hear you enjoyed the pace of play.

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Orangutanmike
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Reviews 96
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

First time for my Bro, Loved It

Brother-in-law played here for the first time. He loved the course. Very excited to see so many gators too. Course conditions pretty good for February golf. Definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/27/2023

Orangutanmike - We always appreciate a 5 star! Thank you!

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u379437350
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u2865916
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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RGA7EDB3AF78AEEE7EE
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun for all.

There’s 27 holes, which offers lots of variety. Practice facility is very nice, and you get a small bucket of balls with your green fees. All three course have lots of water everywhere, so you have to hit your targets. Courses all had very nice conditions. Tons of wildlife everywhere, which was a very nice bonus. Morning pace of play is great. It slows down considerably if you do the twilight or super twilight rates. As a 3 handicapper, it was a good test of golf, which I enjoyed immensely. AAA+++

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/27/2023

We appreciate your 4 star review. Our variety definitely is a plus!

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u314163682216
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u000005642284
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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u000005746260
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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GOLFERMIKE
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow play problem

Took 5 hours to play a round. Followed two threesomes and there was no ranger to speed them up.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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chaphouse
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over Played

I understand it's winter and grass is dormant, but there were too many bare spots. I suspect from over use

Played other courses with much improved conditions

Probably wouldn't help sell rounds but maybe consider cart path only and 15 min. between tee times? Still enjoyed it, but disliked playing from bare ground too frequently

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/27/2023

Thank you for your comments. These will be shared with management.

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