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4.0
2095 Reviews (2095)
5 Stars
871
4 Stars
873
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
81.5%
Recommend this course
1817 out of 2095 reviews
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4.1
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
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1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.4%
Recommend this course
19 out of 22 reviews
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4.1
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.3%
Recommend this course
65 out of 78 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
2095 Reviews (2095)

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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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Conditions Good
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4.0
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Cold weather
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Conditions Good
Value Good
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Friendliness Excellent
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Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
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Conditions Average
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Pace Excellent
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Conditions Good
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great atmosphere

Staff was great from the bag drop to the pro shop. Course was in good shape for the time of year. Tee boxes and greens were in very good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Pleasant experience!

Staff was great and pace of play was very good!

Greens mostly in great shape 👍

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
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
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First Time Playing

My brother and I came down from NJ to HH for a week of golf. This course has a nice practice area, and provides range balls as part of the cost of the outing. We played it on our last day, but I would consider playing it on the first day we arrive, and take advantage of unlimited range balls provided, especially if you have had a layoff since your last round. All staff were friendly and helpful. Greens, fairways and tee boxes were in very good condition. There was a short back up at first hole, and the starter cannot see the first tee box. This course has wide fairways, enabling you to navigate a number of fairway bunkers protecting the corners of dog legs. This is not an overly difficult layout. Overall, this round was a very good value, and we will definitely play it again on a future trip..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 16
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
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Course was a solid value for the money. For winter gold the course was in good shape. Only complain was pace of play was extremely slow. We were told there were a couple no shows so we expected to get through round quickly. We were backed up on majority of holes. Either play was slow or too many tee times booked and not spread out far enough. Otherwise, I will play the course again during a trip in summer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Every hole seemed to be an extreme dogleg one way or the other.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

To expensive for time of year greens not that great

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rudeness

Bag drop boy was insanely rude. Got there an hour early so I could use the driving range it was closed for what reason I haven't a clue

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Time

Played a few days before Christmas. Considering this is the off season, the course was in great shape. Course does have a lot of dog legs which can get a bit annoying, but this is definitely a place I’d like to play again when it’s not the off season.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 218
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

Solid

Played Oyster Reef for the first time today and it’s a solid option on HHI. I feel like the afternoon rate is a decent value. Not sure I’d pay the $100 plus for a winter morning tee time. But I still enjoyed the course. It’s in good shape. Greens smooth and a nice pace. Fairways are semi dormant this time of year. And tee boxes were ok. There is a lot of sand. And it was very inconsistent. It’s a fun layout with a good mix of holes. A lot of doglegs. They are usually lined by bunkers. And the greens are well bunkered. So a lot of holes that make you think. I would play it again for sure.

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