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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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Disappointing conditions

We had some really good oysters in Hilton Head…..Oyster Reef not one of them! Greens and fairways in poor shape. Course was not terrible, just not as good as expected for the money. Probably better value on other courses on the island!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
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Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Course condition

For what you are charging the condition of the greens and around the greens not well maintained. Fairways are ok.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Don’t expect too much

Have played here several times in the past when visiting the area. It’s a nice course and challenging layout. This past week in an act of ultimate customer disservice, someone thought it would be a good idea to charge a $45 fee in order for boy with obvious mental and physical disabilities to ride along with his Dad who was playing the course. The boy is crippled, losing his eyesight and has real difficulty even speaking or communicating!

I guess in todays era of greed for the almighty dollar there’s just no room for compassion, kindness, or understanding of any kind. One of our group stepped in and paid your stupid fee so the boy could be with his Dad. You ought to be ashamed!

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Reviews 17
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3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Round at Oyster Reef was OK

Very efficient pro shop, very nice how they take you straight to the range for a free bucket and putting green, starter keeps things right on schedule, the course is good length for various levels from tips to red tees, but the course conditions were very average, with a few greens needing repair, and lots of gators. Average value for money.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
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3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good layout. Good pace of play. Excellent service. Course conditions we a little poor. Greens had major areas that needed work.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Too beat up

Tee boxes were bare no grass. Driving range grass was sub par to say the least. Grass around greens were bare not much grass pretty much sand. Not worth the price. Good club house.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Oyster Reef is a fair course that requires you to use your whole bag of clubs. Loved, loved Cyn, the cart lady too. She was so kind to our group and even drove back to the clubhouse to pick up some food for us that she didn’t carry on her cart. First class and just added to our experience.

Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

2 groups in front of us were very slow. No marshall in site to get them to move the pace.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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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