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Brigantine/Clipper at Shipyard Golf Club

4.1
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4.1
2850 Reviews (2850)
5 Stars
964
4 Stars
1217
3 Stars
448
2 Stars
161
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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84.5%
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2386 out of 2850 reviews
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3.9
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.0%
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30 out of 40 reviews
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4.1
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.4%
Recommend this course
74 out of 92 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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 72 6855 yards 73.8 135
Blue 72 6356 yards 71.6 133
White 72 5984 yards 69.8 129
Green 72 5202 yards 66.7 114
Green (W) 72 5202 yards 70.2 122
Green/Red (W) 72 5007 yards 69.2 117
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Scorecard for Clipper/Brigantine
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: 73.1/138 428 567 413 178 380 435 202 366 530 3499 401 396 501 347 180 404 412 192 523 3356 6855
Blue M: 70.9/132 380 540 400 155 372 415 185 345 510 3302 358 363 468 328 170 349 364 160 494 3054 6356
White M: 69.0/122 W: 75.1/133 365 507 376 140 352 400 144 326 489 3099 332 359 452 304 143 344 338 144 469 2885 5984
Green M: 66.3/105 W: 70.8/122 307 466 335 134 300 348 114 307 422 2733 290 298 401 246 117 266 303 127 421 2469 5202
Green/Red M: 64.7/100 W: 68.4/116 307 390 310 110 300 310 114 307 390 2538 290 234 358 246 117 266 241 127 366 2245 4783
Handicap 7 1 3 15 11 5 17 13 9 10 2 12 16 14 6 8 18 4
Par 4 5 4 3 4 4 3 4 5 36 4 4 5 4 3 4 4 3 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 5 3 9 15 11 1 17 13 7 14 4 8 12 16 10 6 18 2
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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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Reviews

4.1
2850 Reviews (2850)

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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ChrisP68
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course!

First visit here and absolutely loved the conditions of the course, the scenery, and the friendly staff. Will definitely return

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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gDKQnpJiRZoXWnDMxLv4
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Harold7816349
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jts996
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course to play..

Great course to play.. Fairways and greens were in great shap. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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mcwhira
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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jhodges14
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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joeyd2115
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible golf course

We went to golf, my son and I and it was terrible. The starter was rude. Did not even want to give us any information where the first tea was. It just seemed like he couldn’t even be bothered and he didn’t wanna be. There was a complete idiot then he let a group of six people out in front of us which you’re not supposed to do and he did nothing about it. It was ridiculous. It took me like six hours to do our round finally I called a Ranger up and he came out and said that there was nothing that he could do and that’s just the way it is this place is terrible. I wouldn’t recommend it to anybody and also it was outrageously expensive for what you got. Don’t go there go to different places. It was terrible

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/21/2025

We're really sorry to hear about your experience, joeyd2115. It’s disappointing to learn that our service and pace didn’t meet your expectations, or ours. Your feedback is valuable, and I will address these concerns with our team to improve future visits. I'd like the opportunity to discuss the details further with you. When convenient please call me at 843-681-1514. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

Brad Thomson

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tboreese7
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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zstork1
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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shorty67
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor conditions

I have played this course many times over last 10 years when I come to the island this used to be a great course as far as conditions yesterday it' was horrible I get they areated recently however the fairways are horrible I can honestly say I will not be back

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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awebber62
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shipyard Plantation

Shipyard has a great and fair layout. Staff is excellent, friendly and accommodating. Greens had been aeriated and fairways punched or I would rated higher. When healed, will be excellent experience for all caliber players.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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fabris1
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were just plugged and sanded

It would have been nice to know that before I booked the round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Battman13
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u1822131406
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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W9qKGLPNfkZAzyHClmbg
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Value

First visit to Hilton Head Island and found these three courses to be just great! Convenient location and a good value!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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szTDUgJIUxToevFMtXva
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314161574860
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s OK

It is not great, nor is it bad, it’s average! For the price I would have expected more. Meaning there are too many bare spots on a few tee boxes, trap conditions were so so and greens were a little slow. Would I play it again, yes, but after trying other courses in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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BSaviano
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Girls golf day

Great day of play. Course is in good condition and play was fair

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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kbZSfhrzMWppVe423Lop
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

First time playing this course, excellent conditions.

Expect slower pace of play

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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ladder4444
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shipyard Golf Course

Some Fairways a little beat up on our first nine all the greens have been sanded

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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