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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
78.4%
Recommend this course
1800 out of 2075 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.7%
Recommend this course
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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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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4.0
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Oyster Reef in May

Loved the layout and the pace of play was very good. The fairways were in excellent condition, some of the greens were thin and several had large patches of new turf. The course was very good, but not worth the price being charged, especially for a hot deal.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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4.0
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Solid Round

Was a bit slow on the back because of a bachelor party and some greens were under repair but the fairways were in great shape and the course layout was pretty tough but scoreable if you keep in straight.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/24/2023

Thank you for the review.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 128
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
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Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course but too expensive

It is a beautiful course, not in fantastic shape, not difficult, extremely friendly and helpful people working there… But, way too expensive for what you get.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Customer Service

Tee time booked a week in advance with no notice a tournament preceded our tee time. Forced to quit after 12 holes due to unacceptable slow play. No cart attendants before or after play Course condition average at best, with a number of greens in poor condition. Hot dog and home made potato chips were the high point of this golf experience.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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Previously Played
Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Had fun

Greens were not in great shape. A lot of them had extensive areas under repair.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/24/2023

Thanks for the review.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointed

I had been told that Oyster Reef was in good condition but I was very disappointed with the condition. There was many spots that were GUR and many more that should have been. Definitely not worth the money.

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

Great golf and friendly staff!

Only complaint was not being able to figure yardages on dog leg holes. Several times I drove through the dog leg and into trouble.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/24/2023

Thank you for the review and sharing your experience with us, hope to see you soon.

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Oyster Reef golf

This course is very playable, but it does have a lot of bunkers. Some of those bunkers were too hard packed for a good sand shot. The fairways were pretty good, but at some points a little too tight. I also thought the greens did not hold well, even when I was hitting a 7 iron into the green it rolled through. The greens putted fairly well, but we’re not fast at all. There are several doglegs, so positioning is important off the tee.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/24/2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us and hope to see you again.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

8 guys golfing

Bag drop staff very attentive and fun.

Pro Shop staff - just ok - they are all about processing people thru.

Starters - frankly need to need to work on personality skills. We played Dolphin Head, Shipyard, Palmentto Hall, and Wexford and all the starters made us feel welcome. Probably he / they were having a bad day.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/24/2023

Thanks for choosing Oyster Reef and we do appreciate the review and hope to see you soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Great layout

Great layout, rarely used driver off the tee which was a good change of pace. Course conditions were not up to the price to play. Expected better for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions not good

Can’t give any more than one star solely because the conditions were so bad. Combined with the high price, value is super low. Good shots rewarded with bad lies and lack of grass almost everywhere, especially near the greens. Greens were like a sheet of ice. What is going on with course maintenance there?

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Bewate

Not worth the money. Day started with them telling us the range was closed. Fine I can deal with that. Course is need of some serious TLC! Much better courses to play in the area.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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