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Oyster Reef Golf Course

3.9
2075 Reviews (2075)
Oyster Reef Golf Course

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3.9
2075 Reviews (2075)
5 Stars
864
4 Stars
863
3 Stars
240
2 Stars
74
1 Stars
34
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
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78.4%
Recommend this course
1800 out of 2075 reviews
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4.5
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.9%
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13 out of 14 reviews
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3.6
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
70.2%
Recommend this course
73 out of 104 reviews
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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

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

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3.9
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dln39
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape!

The course was in great shape despite the huge amount of rain we have been getting. Some courses have been challenged by this excessive rain, but this was very good!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5qPruhfMpTs67WD3VFDn
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Fairways

Fairways and traps were in great shape. Overall layout is very good, greens had some sand because of aeration, but overall a very well maintained course. Had a great time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u567478263
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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QJBYvQDWQvWlFfUDOjIw
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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SWENHEAD
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Conditions Were Horrible

Greens were so bad that you could NOT putt what so ever

Waste of time and waist of money!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/08/2025

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We definitely understand your frustrations. Aeration is a very important part of our agronomy practices, and It ensures the long-term health and playability of the turf.  However, it does make for unpleasant playing conditions. This is why we make sure to discount our tee times during the 10-day recovery process.

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gn30123676
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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ga1927425613
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u7944150
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a month
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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u7944150
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u004871234
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

The course was in fantastic shape. Staff was very accommodating. Would recommend to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000005554740
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

Course conditions were good with the exception of slow greens and some under repaired areas on the greens. But I recommend this as a course to visit while on HHI.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Donald9019360
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Fun on a challenging course

We loved our round and thought the holes had challenges, especially the numerous sand traps. All greens were well protected by bunkers. Pace of play for us was great. We didn’t wait on any hole and were done in 4 hours.

They don’t have GPS so bring your own! The cart lady came round pretty frequently. Stay hydrated and park in the shade!

The greens were quite slow as they are trying not to cut too short and have them get burned. Once you got used to them it was a bit easier. Practice range is decent.

I’d recommend this course and I would play again next time in HHI.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u228045788
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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richard16pd
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Played many times in the past and feel conditions now are the best I've seen

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314163281280
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Summer Round

Course is wide open, but also with its own challenges. One of the only courses on the island with an ocean view on one of the par 3s. Negatives - Carts didn’t include screens tracking distances, not that’s necessary but seems standard at all courses now. Pace wasn’t bad but waited on most tee boxes on the back 9. Hole 9 green is temporary. Driving range beat to heck

Pros - Course layout is nice with good amount of challenges. Perfect warm up round if you’re spending a week on the island

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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alegtr
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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tOQTFBNvtv7DtUsuUbWD
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, highly recommend

Great course condition and design. Greens and tee boxes were fantastic. Staff always friendly... love this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314163909424
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't waste your money. Not enough time to list all of the shortcomings, so i will just say the course was in very bad condition from tee box to green.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
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tOQTFBNvtv7DtUsuUbWD
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course.... why singles

Very enjoyable course. Great shape and condition as well. Don't understand why on a Sunday at 1p were there multiple singles playing? Of course let them play through but why on a Sunday is this happening.

Favorite course on HHI since a young teenager. Now in my 50's and bringing my son and family to play.

Mike

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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moyerkm7
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course layout was solid, The fairways were I. Good condition but the greens were very slow and needed some work. That said I enjoyed the round and would play it again.

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