Port Royal GC
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4.2
1271 Reviews (1271)
5 Stars
446
4 Stars
574
3 Stars
180
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
24
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
86.0%
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1098 out of 1271 reviews
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4.4
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
5
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3
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0
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0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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4.3
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
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1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.8%
Recommend this course
65 out of 74 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6543 yards
Slope 137
Rating 71.9

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.

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Course Details

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

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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4.2
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Pro shop staff and starter were arrogant and aloof; other staff appeared to be helpful and congenial. Cost for the round of golf too high. Confirmation for the round of golf listed range balls as part of the confirmation but was not accepted or acknowledged by the pro shop staff (must be an error with the website; we will discuss with our management!!!!!)

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We had a tee time @ 11:16 AM, bag boy and inside personnel very nice, starter was grumpy old man with authority issues, after the 9th green there was a station with water and ice, no ice-empty, had to drive ALL the way to the club house to get ice and water, no cart personnel the whole 18, greens had dead spots and one bunker had roots in the sand trap(16th). I expected GPS on the carts for the price you pay so I would recommend another course.

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
First Time Playing

Great Golf Outing

I come to Hilton Head every year and this was my first time playing at Port Royal and it was nothing short of excellent. I’d come back just for the staff who we’re absolutely great! Course was beautiful and taken care of for this time of year. Overall can’t get a better golfing experience for the price here

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
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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Commented on 09/08/2021

u314162105170,

Thank you for rating your experience while playing Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club. We're glad you had a positive experience and look forward to seeing you again.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 09/08/2021

u449662314,

Thank you for rating your experience while playing Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club. We look forward to seeing on your next visit to the island.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
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 Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 09/08/2021

u449662314,

Thank you for your rating. Is there anything specific you enjoyed most about your visit to Port Royal?

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 09/08/2021

u314161746577,

Thank you for your rating. We're glad you had a good experience while visiting Port Royal. We look forward to seeing you again.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed our day!

Staff very friendly, Course in good condition and pace of play was great. Not busy so as a twosome we finished in 3 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 09/08/2021

u314162123181,

Thank you for your review and rating. We're glad your interactions with our team were positive. Glad your pace of play was good too. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 09/08/2021

gc2020976719,

Thank you for rating your experience. We're glad you had a great time playing Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club. We look forward to seeing you again.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Port Royal Barony

Played an early morning at the Barony course which we have played many times. Found the course to be in very good condition after it had been aerated a few weeks ago. The course the flat layout common to lowland golf. Water borders many of the holes but shots are not fed into the hazards like a number of the area courses. Greens were in good shape generally for this time in summer heat. The staff here is just excellent and the daily fee is fair for on island golf. Play here, you’ll have a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 08/25/2021

Cerecman1,

Thank you for your review and rating. We're glad you had a nice time playing our Barony golf course. We're also glad your staff interactions were positive. We look forward to seeing you again.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 08/25/2021

u931645688,

Thank you for your rating. Is there anything specific you liked most about your experience?

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

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