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Oyster Reef Golf Course

155 High Bluff Rd, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926, Beaufort County
(843) 681-1703, (843) 681-1706
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A view of tee #10 sign and a bird visitor at Oyster Reef Golf Course Hilton Head Golf

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7018 yds
Rating 74.7
Slope 137
Type Semi-Private
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs

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Putting Green

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Year Built 1982
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Rees Jones (1982) Keith Evans (1982)

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    (2018 #25)
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3.9
3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2123 reviews
75.3%
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2123
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  • Conditions
    3.6
  • Value
    3.6
  • Layout
    4.2
  • Friendliness
    4.3
  • Pace
    4.0
  • Amenities
    4.0
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally welcoming staff greet golfers from bag drop to the starter, making every visitor feel like a valued guest. The course layout rewards iron play and fairway woods with well-protected greens and a memorable ocean-view par 3.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 23
Water Hazards 16
Narrow Fairways 13
Best For:
Advanced Golfers 16
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
Playing Multiple Courses 13
Location is:
Convenient to the City 14
At a Resort 8
Near the Airport 7

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Jasonhandal
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u379941726
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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yRXHPUayjGYT03wo9ZHE
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course!

Excellent and fair layout! Beautiful hole with view of Port Royal Sound.

The clubhouse had an excellent selection of beers on tap!

We played golf three days last week and this was our Favorite course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000007389505
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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u665901400
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Enjoyable

Layout works well for beginner to medium skilled players. A few very scenic holes. A great place to enjoy a round of golf. Greens in good condition. Staff friendly and helpful. Solid value fior the money.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 03/01/2023

Thank you for the review and we do hope to see you again soon.

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jslupo
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course. Well maintained. Good value. Driving range was pretty beat up. Might want to consider mats or move the tees around more.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 03/01/2023

Thank you for the review.

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u314163690509
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very good condition for a Public course

We have no complaints. Course design is good and is in very good condition. Will definitely play on next visit.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 03/01/2023

Thank you for the review.

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u619767153
Reviews 8
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Noel8884877
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Oyster Reef Has Gone Aground

This was one of my favorite courses but it is now quite run down. The greens are excellent but the course is overrated and over priced. The cart paths are in much need of repair and the bunkers should be freshened up.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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stefalex
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u391388825
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Grrat Layout

Great Layout , super friendly staff, 18 holes @ 4 hours. Green fairways!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 03/01/2023

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

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u314163690509
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Enjoyable

Course design is vert good with a lot of challenging holes. Fairways needed more grass. Many bare lies. Greens slow.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 03/01/2023

Thank you for the review.

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u381588369
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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uOtW0OG9GQhXsP9FGuKF
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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yRXHPUayjGYT03wo9ZHE
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course with a fair layout.

Greens and fairways are great. Very scenic Pat 3 hole.

A great clubhouse with a great beers available on tap!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 03/01/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Hope to see you again.

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u314163712648
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Really good course.

The course is very playable, even for a high handicapper. It was only my third round of the year so I’m still a little rusty but the course didn’t punish for that.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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Commented on 03/01/2023

Thank's for the review.

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Commented on 03/01/2023

Thank you for the review.

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Gene9528565
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course, very friendly and helpful staff, wish they had GPS carts to help with yardages given the number of doglegs on many holes.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 03/01/2023

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

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u314160756129
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000005419250
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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uOUXP6001OU
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Golfer from CT

Course was ok. Some of the greens could use a bit of TLC. Stayed for lunch but food was at best average. Suggest playing the course but going elsewhere for a bite to eat.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 03/01/2023

Thank you for the review.

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Commented on 03/01/2023

Thank you for the review.

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