Oyster Reef Golf Course
About
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.
| 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 |
| 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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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in South Carolina (2018 #25)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by ls2golf on 08/25/2025
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Photo submitted by ckillinen on 08/15/2025
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Home 6 the nemesis Photo submitted by u4012666 on 04/03/2025
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Par 3 6th Photo submitted by realasudxgift on 12/30/2023
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Hole 6 Photo submitted by JJReed0710 on 09/13/2023
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Photo submitted by jarone0318 on 07/01/2023
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Photo submitted by u314164059034 on 06/29/2023
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Photo submitted by u314159782662 on 05/11/2023
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Photo submitted by Mbayne76 on 03/06/2023
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Photo submitted by Mbayne76 on 03/06/2023
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Signature par 3 Photo submitted by u314162148736 on 01/10/2023
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Oyster Reef Golf Club, hole 2 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/30/2022
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Oyster Reef Golf Club, hole 6 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/30/2022
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Wildlife on 11 Photo submitted by fasteddie205 on 08/21/2022
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Photo submitted by kneesaa on 06/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u3209053 on 05/13/2022
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Photo submitted by groggy13 on 11/10/2021
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Ocean view Photo submitted by mbitner on 11/09/2021
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Photo submitted by jdelfios on 11/02/2021
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Photo submitted by u397916443 on 10/25/2021
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Photo submitted by u801995906 on 10/25/2021
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Photo submitted by u633845226 on 07/14/2021
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Nice view from a par 3 Photo submitted by u142813946 on 06/30/2021
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Photo submitted by Cardinals1593 on 06/20/2021
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Photo submitted by Cardinals1593 on 06/20/2021
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Photo submitted by Cardinals1593 on 06/20/2021
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Photo submitted by Slugger54 on 03/28/2021
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Photo submitted by Kkotch0610 on 07/31/2020
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Hole 6 signature par 3 Photo submitted by u141758974 on 06/28/2020
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Photo submitted by u000003413171 on 10/14/2019
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Photo submitted by Nanakiki on 10/12/2019
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Photo submitted by etalbot7 on 06/13/2019
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Photo submitted by WilsonStaff on 05/28/2019
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
Aeration
Be sure to check course conditions before playing or calling course about their aeration schedule before booking.
Course conditions
This is a beautiful course and a great layout but unfortunately they aerated the greens and fairways. The price was way to high for the condition the course was in.
Good choice
Find a good deal online to make it worthwhile, Only 1 hole with bay view, Cart path really bumpy, Drive slow, Some Greens not well kept
Disappointed
Play prior to aerification of the greens and fairways. Front nine the fairway were thin and greens were thin with areas that looked like they were losing the greens. Back nine greens were healthy. Ranger claimed the winter grass was dying out. Pace of play was SLOW due to a ladies group socializing more than playing golf. No golf etiquette. Walk off the green and get in the cart- drive off and write your score down at the next tee. Stop talking in the green after every has finished. Drop you partner off instrad of letting them walk up tp the ball 25 yards ahead and then walking back to the cart. No thought of pace pf play. Course needs to improve nfor the cost. Dolphin head had excellent greens in same location for $30 less. Would not pay over a $100 until course improves.
Worst Course for the Money Laughable Rates
Terrible course nowhere near worth the $170 round dead greens slow play horrible value go anywhere else.
Waste of money, $165 for 18. Rot on green of signature hole and half cut out. 9 was under repair and the clubshop boy didn’t say a word before paying.
This is the most I have ever paid for a round of golf in my life and the course was destroyed. Half of the greens were dead and or under repair. For $170 this should have been the most pristine course instead we got dead fairways and a fake green they put in the fairway. Save your money and play dolphin head.
The goofy pro shop guy tried to not give us our money back for 9 at the turn and said the course was in good shape.
Fairways and greens unfortunately in bad conditions. The course layout and staff are outstanding.
Fun track.
Course was enjoyable to play. Fairways were spotty. Greens were inconsistent. Cart lady needed to smile and say hello 😁.
Disappointing
Conditions not as good as in past. lot's of bare spots in Fairways. Greens were a bit inconsistent wrt speed.
Horrible course condition
This course once was a well.kept course but was horrible. I was embarrassed to.take my friends visiting us from California and Pennsylvania. We all wrote.to the pro and heritage golf collection but no response .
Do.not play this course and pay 150.00
Tee boxes and fairways needs some grass grown but greens are perfect
To say I was disappointed is an understatement when I golfed the Oyster Reef Course with friends yesterday. The condition of the front nine is horrendous. We golfed several other courses while in Hilton Head and while I’m aware of the challenges created by the winter, no other course was in the condition as yours. You should at least let golfers know when they check in at the pro shop of the course conditions so a reasonable decision can be made as to whether or not to pay the greens fee rate you are charging for the quality of the golfing experience. It was a total waste of my money to play your course and I will be sure to pass my disappointing experience along to others who may wish to play your course.
Course in horrible condition
I played this course many times but I was so embarrassed when I took friends from California and pa to play. The front 9 was almost dirt and they charged 150.00 per person to play. I would take this golf course off your booking list
May 8th round
The course layout is great for a public facility
Greens were pretty good, two were rough but being worked on which is great. Practice range is a disgrace, thank god the balls were included. No grass in the hitting area?? Tees were ok, sand traps great and fairways a little thin but very playable
5 hour round behind a bachelor party, no ranger to play assist. Cart person said these type groups mess us the timing but the rangers are never there to monitor
Play early and I’m sure you will find a better pace of play
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate your insights and are glad to hear you enjoyed the course layout.
Regarding the practice range, we understand your concerns and apologize for the current condition of the hitting area. We’re actively working on improvements to enhance the experience for all players. Your comments about pace of play are also valuable, and we will be reviewing our ranger coverage to ensure smoother rounds, especially during busy times.
Remove this course
Remove this course from golf now. It was like playing on dirt.
Horrible condition
I was embarrassed to take friends to this course. There was no grass and we paid 150 to play in a cow pasture. There was no mention when we booked about poor course condition. I have golfed here many time before and we should have our money refunded. We have a local home and this was the worst golf experience ever on Hilton Head. Drop them from your program.
They will tell you about a harsh winter and lack.of rain but my grass is fine at my home
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize that the condition of the course did not meet your expectations, especially when hosting friends from out of town. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we regret that your concerns were not addressed promptly.
We are committed to providing an excellent golfing experience and will be looking into the matters you’ve raised. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
Sincerely,
Oyster Reef Golf Club