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4.1
2851 Reviews (2851)
5 Stars
964
4 Stars
1218
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
84.6%
Recommend this course
2387 out of 2851 reviews
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3.9
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.6%
Recommend this course
31 out of 41 reviews
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4.1
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
39
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
80.2%
Recommend this course
73 out of 91 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
2851 Reviews (2851)

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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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.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course has bery narrow fairways with water on all holes. The day we played was cart paths only making play speed extremely slow

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

We apologize for having to enforce art path only rules due to the recent 3.5" rain fall.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

early season?

for cost of round, it was super rushed. Did not expect to be pushed so early in season. We play at a fast pace and players were bearing down. Folks in front of us most likely felt same.. Fairways need attention. Hopefully it’s due to season, but with that said, price should better reflect conditions

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/20/2023

We certainly are in our off season right now but we know Spring is just around the corner!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Slow play problem

Followed two threesomes and still had a five hour round. We should have had a ranger to keep things moving. Course was dirty with debris from the trees that should have been cleared.

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

GOLFERMIKE - We apologize that your round was impacted by slow play and our tree work project. We aim to improve continually improve turf conditions as well as playing characteristics.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun and challenging course

Lots of water all over this course. Maybe too much and you may lose a lot of balls. The layout is fun and requires thinking. You won't automatically reach for your driver on every tee shot. A couple par 5s call for a wood or iron from the tee. Interesting to note they don't publish the slope or rating on GolfNow. Course was in good condition, greens have lots of undulations. Please fix your ball marks! The staff was friendly. Lots of wildlife to see out there. I'd definitely play this one again.

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

Thank you for your insightful comments. We are all about making you think around the course!

Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Golfer from CT

Unfortunately it was a very wet and windy day, but we knew what we were getting into when we arrived at the course. Layout is great, starter and cart men were very friendly and the Brickyard Pub was excellent. Looking forward to coming back when not so wet.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/20/2023

Look forward to seeing you again on a prettier day!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
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 Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Professional staff

Nice layout. The staff was as helpful as possible. The grass was still dormant, but I believe that once it warms up, that everything will be fine. The traps were well maintained. Landscaping was being done around the edges of the course, mainly with the overhanging tree branches. This was good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/20/2023

mschmalhurst - thank you for making taking note that the tree work we are currently in the process of will enhance the turf conditions and playing corridors.

Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They really keep up on the maintenance to keep the golf course in good shape for its patrons.

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

Thank you for your nice comments Hondo!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

very nice golfing experience

Great and welcoming staff all around. Greens were in excellent shape and nice and quick. The fairways were winter-like, lots of tight lies. Overall in reasonably good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/20/2023

Thank you for your 4 star review. See you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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