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4.0
2070 Reviews (2070)
5 Stars
861
4 Stars
862
3 Stars
239
2 Stars
74
1 Stars
34
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
79.3%
Recommend this course
1795 out of 2070 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.8
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
76.7%
Recommend this course
46 out of 60 reviews
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3.8
148 Reviews (148)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.6%
Recommend this course
109 out of 148 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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4.0
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4.0
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Conditions Average
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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3.0
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Aeration

Be sure to check course conditions before playing or calling course about their aeration schedule before booking.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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3.0
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Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fairways and greens unfortunately in bad conditions. The course layout and staff are outstanding.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun track.

Course was enjoyable to play. Fairways were spotty. Greens were inconsistent. Cart lady needed to smile and say hello 😁.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Disappointing

Conditions not as good as in past. lot's of bare spots in Fairways. Greens were a bit inconsistent wrt speed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/14/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee boxes and fairways needs some grass grown but greens are perfect

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

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

Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/16/2025

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.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Remove this course

Remove this course from golf now. It was like playing on dirt.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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