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4.2
2839 Reviews (2839)
5 Stars
964
4 Stars
1213
3 Stars
444
2 Stars
158
1 Stars
60
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
86.9%
Recommend this course
2379 out of 2839 reviews
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4.1
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
79.3%
Recommend this course
23 out of 29 reviews
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4.2
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.0%
Recommend this course
79 out of 94 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 6855 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.8

The Brigantine/Clipper Course at Shipyard Golf Club combines two of the three nine-hole golf courses on the property for one of the more challenging tests on Hilton Head. Brigantine/Clipper has a rating of 73.5, with a slope of 135 from the championship tees.

Designed by Willard Byrd and built in 1982, alligators sun themselves along the scenic, water hazard-filled Brigantine nine holes. With slight doglegs and well-placed bunkers, this golf course requires shot making and a good short game.

With plenty of sand and water hazards, Clipper may be the most difficult of the nines. This George Cobb design requires a good long game and a soft touch around the greens.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Greens Diamond Zoysia Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1970) Willard Byrd (1982)

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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4.2
2839 Reviews (2839)

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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3.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Plays Once every three months
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Great value for Hilton Head

Since I went to Hilton Head with family, I was placed with a course member and two of his friends. They were great! I was definitely the poorer player of the group, but they were very accommodating. John even joked about paying $20 for the zoo tour on one hole (to view the resident alligator). Greens were super nice! I was surprised for Hilton Head how open the fairways were (to accommodate my slice). Great food and service in the clubhouse pub.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Shipyard offers three nine hole courses. Clipper, Brigantine, and Galleon. I played Clipper/Brigantine. Clipper is rated more difficult and offers many sand bunkers. Brigantine offers water hazards on seven out of nine holes.

The course over-seeded weeks ago where the grass has grown in and playable. The greens were faster than average and rolled true. Don’t overthink a break. Instead putt for the hole when in doubt.

The bag guys and pro shop personnel are friendly. I recommend this course. I tied off at 7:56 and paired with two golfers. Played 18 in 3.5 hours. Shipyard starters do split tees. So check in and ask about your pace of play syncing up at the crossover.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Very enjoyable round on a beautiful, well-manicured course

My group thoroughly enjoyed our round at Shipyard on 11/22. The staff was very helpful and the course was in great shape. We played in less than 4 hours. All in all, I would highly recommend playing at The Shipyard!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course for all golfers

The layout and pace of the course was well done. However, I would like to see a description of each hole on the sign and scorecard. You have to guess a little which way to hit it. Also, it was difficult to see the color markers for teeing off. Maybe paint the entire marker instead of the ends of it. Also, some of the flags at the pin were tough to see. Maybe use bright colors such as yellow. Overrall, great value for the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would recommend this course

The course was in great condition although it had rained the night before and early morning.

Excellent and fast greens.

Friendly staff.

Would play it again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Had to Pay $43 To Have My Wife Ride Along...

Played this course on my first trip to Hilton Head. Beautiful course, greens were in amazing condition. Nice practice range, including putting and chipping greens. Only complaint is they charged me $43 for my wife to ride along. Never paid for a rider before. I was playing on a 1/2 price deal from the resort we were staying at. It came across that the course was getting back to a full price rate. Considering this is a resort town and having non-playing partners riding along is probably a frequent event, $43 was punitive. Won't be playing here again if I have a non-playing rider.

Value Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shipyard Speedy

The course was in good shape. The greens were super fast. Took 18 holes to finally get the sod close. A missed three foot put could easily role 5-6 feet past the hole. The greens were true just tough

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layit

Nice course to break out the driver. Lots of dog legs. Greens are a bit hard and balls will rollout. Fast but fair.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Due to hot deal available for Shipyard Experienced an outstanding course for an outstanding price.

Due to hot deal available for Shipyard I experienced an outstanding course for an outstanding price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Shipyard more than just a Tourist Track

Shipyard had just over-seeded so the fairways were terrific. The greens were fast and true. The layout is typical of a course winding through a housing community. Very scenic with lots of doglegs. The pro shop staff were very greeting and the caddyshack guys friendly and helpful. SY is a definite recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Shipyard

My father recommended this course as his guys trip was here 40 years ago. I played all 3 9’s and it was great. 4 deer 5 gators and multiple birds although only 1 lost ball during my morning loop including 76 strokes in under 4 hours

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 238
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Course in good shape. Staff very friendly. Gave us a veteran discount. Nice restaurant. I will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st timer

A little hard to play with the grass, not being cut in the fairway balls didn’t roll very well.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Horrible comditi9n

They didn’t bother to,tell us they had over seed the course. None of the fairways were cut, hit your ball in center of fairway and couldn’t find it. What a joke. It was like playing 18 holes in the rough. They acted offended when I complained. Course should not have been open for public play.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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