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Barony at Port Royal Golf Club

10 Clubhouse Dr, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928, Beaufort County
(843) 681-1703, (843) 681-1750
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The approach to the first hole on the Barony Course at Port Royal Golf Club

About

The Barony Course at Port Royal Golf Club constitutes 18 of this well-known island facility's 54 holes.

Playing to just 6,543 yards from the gold tees, Barony is a very enjoyable course for all skill levels. The back nine in particular is a fine mix of long and short holes. Like its sister courses at Port Royal, Barony begins and ends at the club's beautiful Antebellum-style clubhouse.

From the tee, many of the holes on Barony appear to be relatively open. But as you approach the green the real challenge of the course becomes clear. The greens are small and protected by deep bunkers and Bermuda rough, demanding an excellent touch with the medium and short irons. This is a course where accuracy, not length is the key factor.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6543 yds
Rating 71.9
Slope 137
Type Resort
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
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Restaurant

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Year Built 1963
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) George Cobb (1963)

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    (2017 #24)
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4.1
4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1305 reviews
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    3.9
  • Layout
    4.3
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    4.2
  • Amenities
    4.0
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and a smooth pace of play consistently make rounds here a pleasure for visiting golfers. The course layout rewards accuracy and strategic shot selection, with conditions that regularly impress players.

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Course Challenges:
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 7
Narrow Fairways 7
Best For:
Playing Multiple Courses 7
Seniors 6
Location is:
At a Resort 6

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u314161849402
Reviews 2
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First Time Playing
3.0
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Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314159623579
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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gmit60
Reviews 12
Played
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First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
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u314164890724
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Thomasmcrae
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Short Game

Greens were moderately quick, fairly easy to read with breaks taking hold near the hole as putts slowed. Greens were generally elevated and well bunkered.

Fair amount of water, some hidden.

Don't need to be long but tree lined fairways will gobble up slices and hooks.

Very enjoyable course that makes you think. Must be good with the wedges or you won't score.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u439405963
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u000005145839
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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u314164909438
Review 1
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Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162526590
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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cleve4
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000005145839
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Carl5645172
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
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hondobob
Reviews 43
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The best set of Greens on the island for under a hundred bucks around

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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barony
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Frank9046991
Reviews 27
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u2635869
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u297162824
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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jfrank1946
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The course offers challenges

There are quite a few doglegs, offering some challenges working around or over trees. The course is also in good shape.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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JwP9NXgLEkU5GG4laEnJ
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Worth playing

Course in very good condition for the time of year.

I’m a17 handicap. The course is fair and challenging from the white tees. Water comes into play often. Greens were fast and sand traps well kept. No see um bugs might give you some trouble so bring bug spray in case. I will definitely play this course again. Only giving a 4 rating because of time of the year. Course will improve as season progresses. Hope this helps your decision to play.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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