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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
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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

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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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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun in the Sun

Our group of golfers played the Oyster Reef course on Hilton Head Island and the weather was prefect. The course was in transition and some off the course was in ruff conditions. There were some greens that had some bad area but overall they were smooth and true. The Staff was very friendly and helpful. One suggestion for the course is to consider having a forward tee the plays about 4600 to 4800 yards to allow the golfers to play a shorter course. Overall the course was challenging with the sand traps on the fairway and by the greens. For a group of 4 couples we only lost 3 balls.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
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Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice Course

The guy at the bag drop was very nice, friendly, informative. Pro shop was friendly as well. Pace of play was a little slow. The greens were ok. They putted true which is always a good thing. A lot of tee boxes were a bit torn up. Fairways were ok. I hate to rate this course too low because my round was in mid April and I suspect the course has not had time to heal from winter play. I've heard that the courses in this area are getting a tremendous amount of play and they are having a hard time keeping the courses in shape. Overall, the course was challenging enough to play but still fun.. Nice layout. Will play it again in another month to see if.it heals from all the winter play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/21/2023

Thank you for the review.

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Oyster Reef Golf Club

This is by far my favorite golf course in Hilton Head played it twice this.trip and at least 40 times in the last few years. It is always in excellent condition the staff is great. Last trip it was the only course I play bought unlimited membership for the month played it also everyday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/21/2023

Thank you for the review.

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Commented on 04/21/2023

Thank you for taking time to review your day with us and we do hope to see you again.

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Reviews 2
2.0
First Time Playing

Staff was not friendly, slow pace of play with no ranger, felt like a local muni….

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Was so looking forward to playing this course with my group of 8 women...right off the bat the check in man was not very friendly and did not want to except my fees I already paid for the on-line reservation..claimed that had nothing to do with them...then the manager stepped in and said the same thing..claimed it was a fee that Tee-off charges ( which apparently is not the case). The ranger check-in was very rude...assumed 8 women did not know rules and would be slow golfers so felt he had to explain everything and was snippy when I drove away. We felt like we were being constantly watched by rangers and when we got to halfway point we fell a little behind because of a bathroom break. (took a minute due to construction going on in the clubhouse) so ranger didn't hesitate to tell us we were too slow ( by the way we caught up in no time). No one in our group are rookie golfers. I will say the bag people were very friendly and helpful so hats off to them.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Great value for money. Especially if you can snag a hot deal on golf now. Very friendly staff and great range and free range bars which is a nice bonus with the exception of one green. The course was in good condition. A little bit of repetition with some of that Whole designs, but still very playable and enjoyable. Would really recommend this to a friend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice track with some really good holes

enjoyed my round here. very playable course in good condition. 16 was my favorite

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course overall

Overall, it is a nice course and played well. We played this as our second course on our first day. at HHI. Pace of play in the late afternoon was quite slow which made getting into any rhythm a bit more challenging. Course conditions are pretty good. Would play the course again but there are many courses to play and choose from.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Nice track for early season game pace was a little slow otherwise good value golf

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

Nice course, very friendly staff

Haven't been to HHI in years, so wasn't sure what the course's condition would be like in early April. And since at my home there's still snow on the ground, seeing leaves on the trees and green grass is a bonus. Overall the course looked good for this time of year. Some greens under repair, several approaches rock hard, but the sand traps were good and pin placements on the greens took most repairs out of play. And though we waited on almost every tee to hit, we still finished in just over 4 hrs.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/06/2023

Thank you so much for the review and we hope to see you again!

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