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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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4.4
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.7%
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11 out of 12 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
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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3.9
2075 Reviews (2075)

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james275
Played On
Reviews 94
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Very fun and fair course

Very well run course, nice layout in good condition, free range. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u201755727
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u537918725
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Oyster Reef review

Lovely and enjoyable course with

Beautiful natural surroundings. Also moderately challening…greens are slow. Great day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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rlgrubius
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout with some challenging holes

We played this course for the first time and enjoyed this course very much. We would certainly play this course again. Now that I have played this course once, I would play a few of the holes differently to stay out of some of the challenges.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Dklove1210
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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RG4982A2B60964AEBA4
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the price

Green fees were $165, way over priced for the condition the course was in. The fairways were not in good shape, tee boxes were all beat up, greens were running very slow and not maintained well, on one green there were mushrooms growing on it.

I presented a 10% discount card I received from my hotel and they wouldn’t honor it because I booked my reservation on line. Overall it was a bad experience and way over priced. I wouldn’t recommend Oyster Reef to anyone.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314162562527
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A 3-HR 9 Holes

Played here with my son this week. No course advocate to help with speed of play, backup at each hold exceeded 20 minutes, often with 3 groups waiting. Course was very shaggy. After a long 2Hr, 47Min to play the front 9, we had to leave. This was the longest 1/2 round of golf I've played in my 53 years.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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RG916BF8DBD9F7D93D36
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course, overpriced

Good shape tee to green. Definitely worth playing but, like most courses on the island, overpriced.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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bobgargano
Played On
Reviews 11
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 Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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gohawks81
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and layout!

Oyster Reef was a joy to play. The staff was very friendly and the course was in excellent condition and the layout was fantastic! Any skill level would enjoy the experience. I look forward to playing Oyster Reef again on my next visit to Hilton Head!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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o0OTYet1sTo7yMIMLgl7
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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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u314162752442
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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dcubed11
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314160885649
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

For the amount paid course should be in better condition

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

Good Value

Great course. Lots of doglegs. Greens a little slow. Price much more reasonable compared to Palmetto Dunes courses . Had fun!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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u000007139445
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

LOTS OF DOGLEGS WHICH WE LIKE.

COURSE WAS IN GOOD SHAPE AND GOT IN 16 HOLES BEFORE TORRENTIAL RAIN.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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jgaul
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course, great people but should not be charging a premium amount with the condition of many green.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u8639202
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Lynn2697140
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Love the signature hole!

Beautiful course! Nice layout! Great pace of play. Friendly staff. Gift shop adjacent to club restaurant was a bonus!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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FROM $207 (USD)
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