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3.9
2091 Reviews (2091)
5 Stars
868
4 Stars
872
3 Stars
241
2 Stars
75
1 Stars
35
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
80.1%
Recommend this course
1813 out of 2091 reviews
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4.0
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.4%
Recommend this course
19 out of 22 reviews
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3.8
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.6%
Recommend this course
66 out of 84 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally welcoming staff greet golfers from bag drop to the starter, making every visitor feel like a valued guest. The course layout rewards iron play and fairway woods with well-protected greens and a memorable ocean-view par 3.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7018 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.7

Oyster Reef features elevated tees and lush fairways lined by thick stands of live oak and pine. Numerous doglegs accented by strategically located mounds and fairway bunkers, call for well-planned tee shots. Varying sizes of greens with well-defined tiers place a premium on precise approach shots.

The par-3 sixth hole, which plays 192 yards from the back tees to a green set against a backdrop of Port Royal Sound, is one of the most visually spectacular holes on Hilton Head. Oyster Reef is now a semi-private member-owned club with a limited number of tee times for guest play,

The carefully-maintained facility, designed by noted course architect Rees Jones, continues to be a favorite destination for serious golfers as well as a favorite with locals.

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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (1982) Keith Evans (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

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Reviews

3.9
2091 Reviews (2091)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 23
Water Hazards 16
Narrow Fairways 13
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 16
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
Playing Multiple Courses 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 14
At a Resort 8
Near the Airport 7

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Reviews 2
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solid track

Solid course. Other than one incredible view of the water on a par 3 nothing spectacular, but fun to play. In solid shape and the staff were very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Good vacation round on Hilton Head Island

I booked via GolfNow and thought the price of $85 was reasonable for a morning weekday round. Greens were consistent and generally in good shape. Course conditions overall were good. Bunkers weee well maintained, firm but not thin and very fair. Not a high degree of difficulty from the white tees, which made for an enjoyable vacation round. Starter was on top of things. Grass range, good practice green and friendly staff. Worth playing for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Heritage Collection Disappointed

Another Heritage overpriced/significant under delivery for in season play. The pace of play was mostly 3 groups waiting on every hole. The course was dry and firm, but somehow carts were relegated to the 90 degree rule. Half the greens were more wet dirt than grass. For a $200 price tag, a stop that will easily be bypassed in the future.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

As a female golfer I was very disappointed that a course as nice as Oyster Reef didn’t do a better job for the ladies. There should be forward tees on every hole. Sharing with mens Senior tees is lazy on the part of the course. . With all the money spent on a nice restaurant, beautiful practice facilities, I think you could consider ladies forward tees.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A nice round

A very pleasant experience. Course well maintained even for early spring. Staff very nice. A little slow but there on a nice and busy day so that was expected. Will return next trip to HH.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Beautiful Place

Absolutely a must play course. Beautiful scenery all over. #6 is a fantastic view. Ball placement is a must with fairway bunkers and green side bunkers guarding the greens. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

There are much better options

The fairways were thin, the tee boxes were sparse, most of the greens were dead, the balls at the range were literally junk, and the starter was anxiety riddled. After a 2.5 hour front nine, waiting on every single shot, we decided to quit and go play a different course and weren't able to get any refund for the back 9. There are so many good options near there, there is no reason to waste your time at Oyster Reef. It was quite pricey for me and my son...around $300. Of the 8 courses we played in Hilton Head, this was by far the worst experience.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course

Excellent pace of play, course was full, but never waited on the group in front and never held up the group behind us. Very nice course conditions

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great layout; friendly staff

My friends and I played the course in February. The greens had been overseeded, so their grass was green and they were in excellent condition. The fairways had not been overseeded, so the fairway grass was dormant and brown. That was the only reason I did not give the course 5 stars for course conditions. I think you need to overseed and have green fairways to earn that. But, overall, I still gave the course 5 stars. Well worth playing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day

First time playing Oyster Reef and it did not disappoint. Staff was fantastic, went into great detail about course. Bag drop and starters were very engaging and did a great job. I was a single with a rider and was paired with a 3. I was a little disappointed that I was charged nearly $40 for a rider fee. I thought that was a little over the top/ The course itself was in great shape. Greens rolled very nicely and fairways were green with plenty of grass.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Restrictions not listed when booking tee times

No advanced notice of over seeding and cart path only restrictions

We would’ve passed if that info shred at booking time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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