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4.0
2093 Reviews (2093)
5 Stars
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2 Stars
75
1 Stars
35
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
81.2%
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1815 out of 2093 reviews
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4.1
23 Reviews (23)
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Conditions
4.1
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4.2
Layout
4.2
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4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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20 out of 23 reviews
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3.9
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
79.5%
Recommend this course
66 out of 83 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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4.0
2093 Reviews (2093)

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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Great course

In for a family vacation. Played 4 courses in 2 weeks and Oyster Reef was the best. Welcomed by Drake at check-in. Very friendly and personable guy. Thanks to all of the guys on the course for a great day.

Conditions Excellent
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Oyster Reef

Overall, a very good course, however, there were a lot of doglegs. If you spray your ball off the tee, then this isn't a very forgiving golf course, and you will lose a lot of balls/hit from the trees. Conditions wise, the course was in good shape, and the greens were moderately paced. It was a decent course to play.

Conditions Good
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Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Peaceful well kept course

Friendly staff, no wait times, holes are somewhat repetitive in layout but overall a great experience

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
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Plays Once a week
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5.0
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Great course to play.

Post hurricane there was some water, but I was very impressed how they we able to get it looking great so fast. Greens were real good. I guess with all prices going up I get the raising prices. Still don’t like it. Is what it is.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 3
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4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Great Layout

Layout was great. Pace was awesome as we were first group out and played in 3 hours as a foursome. Greens were punched about 2 weeks before so we’re still a little rough and sandy as they were recently top dressed. Staff was super friendly and was a great value on HHI. Palmetto Dunes and Sea Pinea courses are a really nice as well but are now all over $200 a round. For the money I really enjoyed Oyster Reef and Hilton Head National. Both in great condition and reasonably priced for HI.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Surprise, surprise

Sure, when you get to the course they have signs letting you know that the greens have been areated,and the course is not fully recovered. You’re not kidding! The greens were packed with sand and far from normal conditions. That information should have been made clear before you choose the course you want to play, pay the booking fee and schedule your vacation day

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Plays Once a week
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great golf

Great layout, such cool holes, and the most beautiful hole in Hilton Head, number 6! Loved every hole and first time ever playing the course or seeing it, shot 74 from the blue tees! Would absolutely recommend playing this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once 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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

My wife and I played 18 holes on 7/19/24. Course has lots of dog legs, making par 4s two shot to green for sure. The greens were hard and a bit thin, and they played into the grain slow, down grain faster and cross grain a complete guess. Putting was an adventure. #9 played a made up new green as the normal green was out of play. The green was not that nice. The signature hole #6 was as awesome as advertised. On water holes (like #11 and 16) they do not have drop zones. For a 205yrd par there all over water, the lack of drop zone is a bit of a time and ball killer.

The temps were in the 90s , and we only saw the drink person once in the round. Thank god we brought a lot of our own water.

They also do not have a locker room to change out of your wet clothes, other than the men’s bathroom. In summer, you really need to change out of your wet clothes.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

9th Hole

The course was in good shape overall. The greens were slow. The 9th green was a temporary green which was disappointing but what can you do

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout and condition

This is a very nice course and the condition is well above average. The pace of play however is never good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Staff friendliness

Cart guys are very friendly and helpful loading &unloafing bags… starter is informative and friendly too. We had the BEST Bloody Mary from a wonderful cart girl - very positive experience. Will visit this course again!

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