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Oyster Reef Golf Course

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Oyster Reef Golf Course

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4.0
2093 Reviews (2093)
5 Stars
870
4 Stars
872
3 Stars
241
2 Stars
75
1 Stars
35
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
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81.2%
Recommend this course
1815 out of 2093 reviews
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4.1
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.7%
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18 out of 21 reviews
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3.9
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
79.3%
Recommend this course
65 out of 82 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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 72 7018 yards 74.7 137
Blue 72 6440 yards 72.2 124
White 72 6071 yards 70.5 119
Green (W) 72 5288 yards 71.1 120
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Scorecard for Oyster Reef Golf Course
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: 73.7/131 375 518 179 384 453 197 398 425 548 3477 398 158 521 422 379 536 204 458 453 3529 7006
Blue I M: 72.4/129 350 477 167 372 424 162 362 395 515 3224 357 135 490 388 349 502 176 428 421 3246 6470
Blue II M: 70.0/126 350 477 167 372 404 162 362 395 515 3204 357 135 490 388 349 502 164 428 421 3234 6438
White I M: 70.6/124 W: 76.1/132 330 463 151 350 373 148 347 373 489 3024 347 127 461 359 328 476 158 392 401 3049 6073
White II M: 69.0/122 W: 72.2/127 330 463 151 350 373 148 347 373 489 3024 347 127 461 359 328 476 136 392 401 3027 6051
Black M: 68.4/112 W: 72.9/126 310 432 138 338 365 129 332 332 466 2842 326 107 423 335 281 461 112 381 374 2800 5642
Green M: 67.3/110 W: 71.6/125 270 427 124 317 328 124 291 327 458 2666 319 96 418 331 276 431 107 346 345 2669 5335
Handicap 13 5 17 11 7 15 9 1 3 14 18 10 8 12 2 16 4 6
Par 4 5 3 4 4 3 4 4 5 36 4 3 5 4 4 5 3 4 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 13 1 17 11 9 15 7 5 3 12 18 6 4 10 2 16 8 14
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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

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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u314161027340
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful day

As always, the staff at Oyster Reef is friendly, attentive, and professional.

The course is in perfect condition, and is very beautiful. My only disappointment for the day was we were behind a 2some that decided they should play 2-3 balls at every shot, including putting on the green. Not very polite of these folks.

This is one of my favorite places to play on the island.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u931547353
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000008229133
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Driving range was closed. One temporary green. Cart path only. No one told us until we paid. Lots of other courses we could have played.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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mattwise3
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

⛳️

Great staff, friendly confines, and one of the premier golf spots on HHI. Must play when visiting the best island spot the US had to offer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u830037555
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314164856291
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

enjoyed the course and will play again. it is somewhat tight, lots of doglegs, played robert trent jones 2 day prior and oyster was superior in its condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Pbusseyjr
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Dinger3210
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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t1717885530
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lovely Course

A mid price ranged course that didn’t disappoint.

Some interesting holes, lovely staff and clubhouse with good beer and food.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u3229448
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Course!

Awesome place too bad my back gave out! Stretch my friends!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314159267716
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice layout with a lot of mature trees and shady paths. Tees, fairways, and bunkers in good shape but some greens were a little rough, especially #9. For the price, would have expected something a little nicer though.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u314164886326
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u209013850
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall nice course. Not sure its worth what they charge

Course was beautiful overall. Driving range was beat up really bad and was basically sand. Course itself was in good shape. A couple greens had spots on them but good overall. Would play again on a hot deal. Not worth normal greens fees.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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AUBryanB
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Over Priced

Nice course and a good layout. Staff was excellent. Unfortunately, there is nothing spectacular about this course that requires $180+ for green fees. Too many other options on island that are better value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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HumberBumbler
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Loved It

The course was in great shape. Layout is fair but challenging. Greens were quick. Fairways were fast. Really enjoyed it

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Dustin5117186
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing Oyster Reef and it was great . Course was in great shape , greens rolled true . Way too steep on the price .

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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gsjones2
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok but declined

The course was pretty well maintained except the greens need some love. The staff wasn't nearly as friendly and helpful as last time. I'd probably return again based on the stellar first experience a couple of years ago.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314162214663
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in great shape and everyone in my group had a great time. The staff was very friendly and helpful and we had a great lunch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314164874044
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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mbinorx
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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