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Clipper/Galleon at Shipyard Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
964
4 Stars
1213
3 Stars
447
2 Stars
159
1 Stars
60
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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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| 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 |
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
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted
VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed
No
Reviews
4.2
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by shanley9 on 02/12/2025
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Photo submitted by u788342505 on 02/10/2025
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Par three on Brigantine Photo submitted by u1835847576 on 11/23/2024
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Fairways were in great shape! Photo submitted by Eg94pGhY2rV4henMrc1h on 10/24/2024
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Keep an eye open for this big guy!! Photo submitted by Eg94pGhY2rV4henMrc1h on 10/24/2024
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Photo submitted by u1285542415 on 10/15/2024
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Photo submitted by u1285542415 on 10/15/2024
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Photo submitted by Mardig9 on 02/13/2024
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Photo submitted by u314159671609 on 06/13/2023
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Photo submitted by taserguy on 03/07/2023
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Beautiful par 3 Photo submitted by u933197550 on 02/27/2023
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See the turtles??? Photo submitted by u169567689 on 01/05/2023
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Photo submitted by u9137664 on 01/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u314162319937 on 08/04/2022
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You don't have to go to Florida to see a lot of alligator's on a golf course. Photo submitted by Darrell9361015 on 02/15/2022
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Hole #1 Photo submitted by u000003984675 on 10/31/2021
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Photo submitted by u687485642 on 02/25/2021
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Tee box Photo submitted by u314161111198 on 12/24/2020
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Photo submitted by pablongeorgia on 11/24/2020
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Hello there mr gator Photo submitted by u314160478767 on 11/09/2020
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Photo submitted by TurtlesGolf on 10/12/2020
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Photo submitted by TurtlesGolf on 10/12/2020
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One of the par 3 hole. The green is surrounded by sand!! Photo submitted by u314159483816 on 10/08/2020
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Example of dried up fairway. Photo submitted by liqdog20 on 07/21/2020
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Photo submitted by c2voice on 07/09/2020
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Lagoon gator. Photo submitted by u169421489 on 06/01/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159685201 on 03/03/2020
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Photo submitted by u000002466843 on 01/29/2020
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Photo submitted by Dennis4336636 on 10/03/2019
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Photo submitted by raybomb8 on 07/31/2019
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Nice hole. Photo submitted by u000005212361 on 03/05/2019
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A Big Boy Photo submitted by u000005212361 on 03/05/2019
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Just Over His Head Photo submitted by u000005212361 on 03/05/2019
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do not look for lost balls, ha ha Photo submitted by uUGJB8086UG on 12/04/2016
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a view Photo submitted by uUGJB8086UG on 12/04/2016
I Recommend This Course
Wonderful coarse
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
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Played On 03/21/2025
Reviews
8
Handicap
15-19
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Round review
Pace of play on first 9 great, terrible on 2nd 9 holes (Galleon at 2:20 pm)-we called ranger to come out and speak with slow groups ahead of us, but didn't make any difference-need ranger to be more proactive with this high-volume course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Fair
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Moderate
No GPS on carts and no yardage markers on the fairways except for 100-150-200. For $100 I would expect GPS and/or better and more yardage markers on the course.
Conditions
Average
Value
Fair
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Average
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Excellent
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
The Ship
Played with my daughter from Minnesota and with a nice couple from Pennsylvania. The course was in great winter condition. Greens were fairly quick and rolled true. Very enjoyable.
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Average
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Fair
Amenities
Average
Played On 02/25/2025
Reviews
2
Handicap
15-19
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Excellent course with friendly staff. Starter is somewhat less than pleasant (acts as if he is doing you a big favor), otherwise a great round.
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Great course
Loved it! Staff super friendly-especially for a first timer.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Good time
The fairways and greens were in great condition for February. I had a foursome on the front nine and was a single on the back. Play was slow but I still enjoyed it.
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Enjoyable Round
Rainy afternoon and had the course to myself. Enjoyed!!!!!
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
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