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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
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Poor condition

The course was in poor condition. The fairways were dried out brown grass. The greens were bumpy as if they had just been punched. The course layout is not good. Many of the dog legs were replicated with sand traps on each of the turns in the exact same position. I will not return here to play

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Liars and lazy

Played here yesterday. We live in the community this course is in. We’ve played it several times and every time have had an issue with the marshal or starter. Yesterdays experience was beyond terrible.

It was a rainy day with the rain looking like it would stop around 330. Called the pro shop at 2pm to make sure they were open. Was informed they were open $50 for nine holes $65 for 18 on the phone. I had checked golf now and you could see that you could select a tee time for 18 holes until 3:54 for 65 dollars. You still can select this time today (this becomes important later.

When we arrive to the course at 2:20 I park next to the bag drop. The older gentleman that handles the carts comes over and asks “what are you guys doing” we informed him m we were playing golf as we were at a golf course and it was 220 in the afternoon he did not appreciate this and said he was about to go home (the weather report showed that rain would stop around 330 so I knew we’d have a nice round - this is why I called the pro shop ahead of time as the course we normally played had closed for the day earlier.

In the pro shop I pay and the gentleman at the counter asks me if I had received instruction from the cart guy. I said I had not. He informs me that there will be no refunds for weather but the course is cart path only - not surprised it’s raining.

We play 9 holes and at the turn I go in to get a drink for dad and I. It’s 4pm remember I can make an 18 hole tee time at 344 on the golf now app. We are told at the turn we only payed for nine and they are removing us from the course by the cart guy. I go to speak to the man at the pro shop as I remember the bull coming out to around 130 (golf now had the prices listed at 65 for 18 holes- and on the phone I was informed 50for 9 and 65 for 18). Obviously I had thought I’d paid for 18. With fresh drinks in hand and it no longer raining with 2 hours of sunlight remaining they kick us off the course because they wanted to go home. They said we had only paid for nine (local rate is 40 for nine holes in the evening) so when I paid 130 bucks I had just assumed it was the 18 rate as I had also seen in golf now I could book times up to 4pm for 18 holes in the app.

They did credit us a nine hole rate but did not allow us to continue. Had they not wanted golfers they should have not let us out on the course. It was obvious that the cart guy was pushing around the shop guy. I appreciate the credit but with several hours of light out and no rain with an open course we would have been done well before sunset. We also made the turn 10 minutes after the last 18 hole tee time the sell on golf now.

TLDR cart guy is an lazy and the lied to go home early. Just own it say you want to go home and are closing the course- I called ahead of time you said you were open and I paid full price- let me play. Signed a new dad playing his first round since having his baby

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Friendly helpful staff. Some greens suffering, otherwise course in good shape. Nice signature par 3 overlooking water

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Thank you and hope to see you again.

Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course and fair for all levels

Really a great track to play. Highly recommend but bring some extra golf balls.....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/14/2023

We do appreciate you taking some time to share you're experience, we do hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Overrated Course

The staff was friendly & range balls were included in the price which is great, but we would not pay the regular rate to play this course. Most tee boxes, fairways & greens were in poor shape. The fairways are not overseeded. I would compare this course equal to a typical muni course. Although they let us drive to our ball, there were several holes on the back 9 that were very wet. There are better courses on HHI that are available to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
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

A very nice course

The greens were good speed and condition. I was very happy with all aspects of the course and staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review you're day with us and we do hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terrible condition

Course was in really bad shape. Greens were overgrown and bumpy. Definitely wasn't worth $110 in late January.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

course was good tee now not so much

had tee time setup with tee now arrived at the course and they didn't show our tee time but the staff was able to get our threesome out to play witch worked out ok . suggest to check with proshop to make sure your tee time was reserved

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Thank you for the review and hope to see you again.

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Plays Once a week
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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