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4.1
2848 Reviews (2848)
5 Stars
964
4 Stars
1216
3 Stars
447
2 Stars
161
1 Stars
60
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
85.6%
Recommend this course
2384 out of 2848 reviews
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3.9
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
73.7%
Recommend this course
28 out of 38 reviews
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4.1
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
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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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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4.1
2848 Reviews (2848)

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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Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 43
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I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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First time

The course was fun to play, the conditions were average. I am during the warmer months it’s better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/20/2023

we appreciate your 4 star review!!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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3.0
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First Time Playing

Good warm up track

This was a pretty vanilla course, conditions were a little less than other we played. Layout is basic

This would be a great warm up-first course play.

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

Thank you for your comments. It would be a pleasure to be your initial course on your next visit!

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

This course is the worst.

Greens were the only positive. All other conditions of the course were poor at best. Rangers were oblivious to what was happening on the course. When they tried to interject they had no clue as to what was going on.

Will never play here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
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Commented on 02/27/2023

We apologize your round was impacted by pace of play. This situation will be reviewed those on duty.

Played On
Reviews 17
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

One of the best values on the Island

I have played this course many times and like it a lot. The clubhouse staff are amazingly friendly and it is really a pleasure to walk in and be greeted with such enthusiasm. The cart staff are efficient and friendly also. The course was in good shape for winter and is just challenging enough for the average golfer.

One concern on this round, which has not been an issue before was the pace of play. It was agonizingly slow. 3 hours for the front 9. Not sure what happened there so I am chalking it up to an aberration.

I will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course for the money

Very enjoyable round here on a beautiful day in February. Weather was great and course was in very good shape. An exceptional value for the money! Will definitely return

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slower then slow

We waited every shot, all 14 holes that we stayed for.

Most holes had three groups on it. Never saw a Marshall. Teed off at noon and we packed it in at 4:40 after playing 14 holes. Had we completed 18, holes, it would have been 6:00. Terrible! May not return.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the 85+ to play

The pro shop staff were friendly but the starter and outside staff not so much. Seemed like I was bothering them on this day wanting to play. It is not worth the 85+ to play. Go to the Golden Bear for 55+ for a good round with good pace and staff are extremely sociable!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course Conditions Need Improvement

The course was not playable by normal standards due to heavy rain several days earlier. The conditions were beyond cart path only rules for the day. The fairways were washed out and there was hardly any grass to hit off of. There was debris, sticks, and thick strands of grass clippings strewn across every fairway. It was difficult to find a spot on the fairways that didn't draw water from your stance. Bunkers we're mostly washed out. Our round took nearly five and a half hours to complete. There was no beverage cart. The course should have been closed until proper maintenance could be completed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/20/2023

Dinsdale - we apologize that your round of golf was immediately following 3.5" of rainfall. This, unfortunately, made it impossible for the maintenance crew to complete their normal operations. If these conditions were not to your liking we would be happy to refund any unplayed holes.

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