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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
84.5%
Recommend this course
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%
Recommend this course
30 out of 40 reviews
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4.1
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
33
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
80.6%
Recommend this course
75 out of 93 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

4.1
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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Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were very nice and fairways very playable. Played in four hours which is good for a resort course. Very nice experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/04/2022

Fgerwing - We are glad you enjoyed your experience at Shipyard. Thank you for playing!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Shipyard Always A Pleasure

I always enjoy playing this course. Fairways are in great condition and greens are as well. I am a single and got paired in a 4some which was a bit slow but that can be expected at times. Highly recommend playing the courses at Shipyard.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/04/2022

Your patronage is truly appreciated!!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
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

so improved

playe many times over the years best shape I have ever seen it greens rolled true and in excellent shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/04/2022

Thank you for your comments. The superintendent has taken great pride in his greens.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

FUN TO PLAY

Good course for an enjoyable day. Fairways are not lush. Be ready for tight lies.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/04/2022

We appreciate your visit from Charlotte!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Brigantine was great!

Conditions on Galleon were just ok not great and pace of play was slow. Moved to Brigantine from Clipper (thanks to marshal) on back which was in much better condition with interesting layouts, water and pace of play was great. Got a great deal on Golfnow (half).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/24/2022

Princess - So glad to hear our Player Assistant was attentive by moving you to another nine so you were able to finish on time.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Awesome greens

Great value and the greens had great pace. Fun course to play. The staff were super friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
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 Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Nice Course

After reading some reviews from 8+ months ago and those within the last few weeks, I decided to give Rose Hill a try. I arrived 20 minutes early and was told I would be able to tee off immediately and to my surprise I was able to play alone so I was able to really take in this course. The fairways were in decent shape as they were recently mowed. The rough was not forgiving as it is rather deep so it wasn't easy to find your ball but it wasn't a thick heavy grass so hitting out of it was okay. A few of the greens are fighting with some fungus and some are dealing with weed control but all were very playable. I believe the new management is making big strides to improve this golf course. It is a great layout and I think it's a good golf course overall. I look forward to playing it again in the near future and I recommend to give it a try.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/24/2022

This is not a review of Shipyard Golf Club!!

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Conditions need to move along on course

Overall will be back great layout - Brigantine 9 is fun to play. Conditions very good, greens fast & true. Only issue is there were a few gaps in Tee times let groups go who want and can play in 4 hours. We got behind a mixed foursome and 2 3/4 hours for front 9. Also Covid is over it's ok for a few ball washers on the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
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 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

ShipYard

Love the course.

The greens and fairways are well maintained and the staff is very pleasant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good condition and courses

Enjoyed the round with courses in good condition and greens running nice. I was told coming to courses that they would be ok but not great. I was pleasantly surprised courses were demanding from blu tees but fair. Based on prices elsewhere it was a good value. Only issue was a little slow at times but ranger was out moving things along. Finished in about 4:20

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/24/2022

So glad to hear you were right on our USGA Pace of Play goal of 4:20. The layouts certainly are challenging as well!

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