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4.2
2845 Reviews (2845)
5 Stars
964
4 Stars
1214
3 Stars
447
2 Stars
160
1 Stars
60
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
85.9%
Recommend this course
2382 out of 2845 reviews
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3.9
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
74.3%
Recommend this course
26 out of 35 reviews
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4.1
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.9%
Recommend this course
72 out of 89 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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Reviews

4.2
2845 Reviews (2845)

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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Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good from the Green tees.

Winter golf means dormant grass. A mis-hit shot will roll as far as a good hit will fly, so hit them straight!

I really enjoyed my golf day and putted ok when I realized uphill is better than downhill. This course will score better on replay.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
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Previously Played

Other HHI courses are in better shape

Too many bare spots in the middle of the fairway. Recent price increase not justifiable. Other HHI courses are in much better shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The greens fees where the highest we paid all week and the course condition was average at best. The only redeeming feature of our round was the pace of play. Never had anyone holding us up or pressing us from behind, Finished round in 3 1/2 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/27/2023

sutton195 - Thank you for your comments. So glad to hear you enjoyed the pace of play.

Played On
Reviews 96
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

First time for my Bro, Loved It

Brother-in-law played here for the first time. He loved the course. Very excited to see so many gators too. Course conditions pretty good for February golf. Definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/27/2023

Orangutanmike - We always appreciate a 5 star! Thank you!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun for all.

There’s 27 holes, which offers lots of variety. Practice facility is very nice, and you get a small bucket of balls with your green fees. All three course have lots of water everywhere, so you have to hit your targets. Courses all had very nice conditions. Tons of wildlife everywhere, which was a very nice bonus. Morning pace of play is great. It slows down considerably if you do the twilight or super twilight rates. As a 3 handicapper, it was a good test of golf, which I enjoyed immensely. AAA+++

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/27/2023

We appreciate your 4 star review. Our variety definitely is a plus!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow play problem

Took 5 hours to play a round. Followed two threesomes and there was no ranger to speed them up.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over Played

I understand it's winter and grass is dormant, but there were too many bare spots. I suspect from over use

Played other courses with much improved conditions

Probably wouldn't help sell rounds but maybe consider cart path only and 15 min. between tee times? Still enjoyed it, but disliked playing from bare ground too frequently

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/27/2023

Thank you for your comments. These will be shared with management.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs work

Played this course on 2/20/2023. The greens are the only positive, everything else needs tons of work. It is not worth the $95 to play here.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/27/2023

So sorry to hear course conditions fell below your expectations. Thank you for leaving a comment.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
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 Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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