Home / Courses / USA / South Carolina / Hilton Head Island

Brigantine/Clipper at Shipyard Golf Club

4.1
2866 Reviews (2866)
Shipyard GC: Aerial
Aerial view from Shipyard Golf Club

Rating Snapshot

GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.1
2866 Reviews (2866)
5 Stars
969
4 Stars
1223
3 Stars
452
2 Stars
162
1 Stars
60
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
Tooltip Information Icon
83.4%
Recommend this course
2398 out of 2866 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
74.1%
Recommend this course
40 out of 54 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.0
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
79.0%
Recommend this course
64 out of 81 reviews
Read Reviews
frame.svg
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
circle-star.svg
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.

Book a Tee Time at
Shipyard Golf Club
Powered by GolfNow.com
Book a Tee Time
Satellite Layout
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
Track Rounds
Scorecard
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
Hot Deals at Shipyard Golf Club
Thu 6/25
$8899
1-3
Fri 6/26
sold
Sat 6/27
$9899
1-4
Sun 6/28
sold
Mon 6/29
sold
Tue 6/30
$9199
1-4
Wed 7/1
$9299
1-2
More Hot Deals
Click to view more Hot Deals on GolfNow.com
View more Hot Deals on

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+ Annual
golf ball.svg
$120 in monthly tee time promo codes
waivedfees
12 rounds of waived fees
redeemtrophy
GolfPass Member Pricing
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection

Reviews

4.1
2866 Reviews (2866)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Reviewer Photos

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Default User Avatar
GOLFERMIKE
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Default User Avatar
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.

Default User Avatar
u314163680091
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
Default User Avatar
Commented on 02/20/2023

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

Default User Avatar
u314160071813
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
Default User Avatar
uOUXP6001OU
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
Default User Avatar
Commented on 02/20/2023

Look forward to seeing you again on a prettier day!

Default User Avatar
u314159697348
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
Default User Avatar
u314163682216
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
Default User Avatar
mschmalhurst
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
Default User Avatar
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.

Default User Avatar
hondobob
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
Default User Avatar
Commented on 02/20/2023

Thank you for your nice comments Hondo!

Default User Avatar
Aljoe76833
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
Default User Avatar
RGC43BEE3F37128F5B1
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
Default User Avatar
Commented on 02/20/2023

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

Default User Avatar
u314162476487
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
u314163680675
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
Default User Avatar
u314161498837
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
Default User Avatar
saycombs
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
Default User Avatar
u314159757029
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
JimClara
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Condition

We’ve been traveling to Hilton Head for almost 20 years and play golf there regularly. This was our first time playing Shipyard. We played Brigantine and Galleon, which are the shorter of the 3 nine-hole courses. Both were in great shape with very fast greens but they are relatively easy courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
tassad
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
u314162438826
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Default User Avatar
Lordrowland
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
460Launcher
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
44 45 46 47 48
Business Tools for Golf Course Operators
stars Add a GolfPass ratings badge to your website
rss_feed Get RSS feed with the latest reviews for this course
Request A Vacation Quote From Heritage Golf Group
Please provide your information below and a staff member at Heritage Golf Group will be in contact to help you start planning your travel.
Nearby Courses
Shipyard GC: Aerial
View Tee Times
Clipper/Galleon at Shipyard Golf Club
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Resort
4.098662169
2866
Write Review
Shipyard GC: Aerial
View Tee Times
Galleon/Brigantine at Shipyard Golf Club
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Resort
4.098662169
2866
Write Review
Long Cove Club
Long Cove Club
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Private
5.0
4
Write Review
Sea Pines CC: #10
Sea Pines Country Club
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Private
5.0
2
Write Review
Wexford GC: #9
Wexford Golf
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Private
5.0
3
Write Review
Atlantic Dunes at Sea Pines: #9
Atlantic Dunes at Sea Pines Resort
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Resort
3.487394958
59
Write Review
Sea Pines Resort - Heron Point: #4
Heron Point at Sea Pines Resort
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Resort
2.8823529412
62
Write Review
Spanish Wells Club
Spanish Wells Club
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Private
5.0
1
Write Review
Harbour Town Golf Links: #18
Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Resort
4.6874557052
86
Write Review
The GC at Indigo Run
The Golf Club at Indigo Run
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Private
4.0
4
Write Review
Golden Bear GC at Indigo Run
View Tee Times
Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Public
4.2854650917
4343
Write Review
The First Tee of The Lowcountry GC
The First Tee of The Lowcountry Golf Course
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Public
0.0
0
Write Review
Golf Packages
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort Jones - 10th & 11th holes

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $255 (USD)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of Palmetto Dunes – Robert Trent Jones Course, Palmetto Dunes – Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Dunes – George Fazio Course, and Hilton Head National Golf Club.
Oyster Reef Golf Course

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

FROM $255 (USD)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Oyster Reef Golf Course, Robber’s Row Course, Barony Course, and The Shipyard Golf Course.
Harbour Town Golf Links

Sea Pines Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $385 (USD)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at the Sea Pines Resort and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of Harbour Town Golf Links, Atlantic Dunes Golf Course, and Heron Point Course.
Kiawah Island - Ocean Course

The Villas at Kiawah Island Stay & Play Package

FROM $239 (USD)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC | Enjoy a range of accommodations in one to four-bedroom units at The Villas of Kiawah Island and 5 championship Kiawah Island courses to choose from - Cougar Point, Osprey Point, Oak Point, Turtle Point, and the famous The Ocean Course, home to multiple major championships and the 1991 Ryder Cup.
Kiawah Island - Ocean Course H18 Green

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Stay & Play Package

FROM $337 (USD)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Sanctuary Hotel and up to 4 rounds of golf on your choice of Kiawah Island - Cougar Point, Kiawah Island - Osprey Point, Kiawah Island - Oak Point, Kiawah Island - Turtle Point, and Kiawah Island - The Ocean Course.
Featured Content
Teeth of The Dog--54 (1).jpg
Articles
Inside the Pete Dye golf course restoration movement
harbour-town-18-post-restoration-hornstein.jpg
Articles
RBC Heritage: a hole-by-hole guide to Harbour Town Golf Links
Harbour Town Golf Links caddie
Articles
Is this blunder a caddie's greatest sin?
Palmetto Hall - Robert Cupp Course - hole 10
Articles
Is Palmetto Hall Hilton Head's best-kept golf secret?
Course Layout
Now Reading

  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account
    • Search Near Me