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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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by ironwood5757 on 02/18/2026
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Photo submitted by ironwood5757 on 02/18/2026
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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
Greens need work
Staff was perfect. Vibe is casual. Layout is very playable. Greens were slow and uneventful - balls hopped more than a few times!
Thank you for the review and hope to see you soon.
Not great this time
The course was completely booked on a beautiful Saturday following a stormy week. Was told at check-in that tee times were backed up 30 minutes. Lucky we were walking and didn’t have to wait that long because there were no carts so we got to go ahead. No carts? You’ve got to be kidding. Don’t book the rounds if you don’t have the carts! The course was in good condition but the grass on the greens was long and slow. Round took a bit over 4-1/2 hours and that was with playing through 2 groups. Overall I’d say they had poor course management for the amount of players. Maybe it’s better when it’s not so booked?
Great course
Course was a nice layout with a good amount of water and sand traps. Tight in spots to make you think about your shots. Greens were crazy slow, only bad part
Great value for a nice course.
It was a windy November day. Greens were somewhat inconsistent; some slower some faster. Otherwise a fun course with pretty views. Plenty challenging for a hacker like me. Almost no wait time and a really great value.
So happy to hear you had a good day. We do appreciate the review and hope to see you soon.
Beautiful course some of the greens were a little shaggy, but we enjoyed the round!
Thank you for the review.
Greens still slow
I played this course two days in a row. And while the greens had been cut they were still scraggly The layout is so good still worth playing. Just be prepared to be disappointed by the greens
Thank you for the review and hope to see you again.
Extremely good course
Very good course that is challenging but fair. Well maintained and a very helpful snd friendly staff.
Thank's for choosing us and taking the time to review the day we do appreciate the review.
F troop
There were no carts when we got there for a 11:24 tee time.
Several groups milling around waiting for carts. Once that finally got straightened out greens were in terrible shape.
Worst greens I have seen in 10 years. Grass on greens was long, and thick. Like putting on a Berber carpet.
Stay away.
Best views
Aleays fun to play greens need some work but great track
Thank you for the review.
Velcro greens
I have played oyster reef many times. This time the greens were being grown out and maybe we’re running about an 8 on the stimp and that is being generous. The fairways were running faster. Kind of put a damper on the round. Played again the onext day and they had been cut a little but still very very very slow. But such a great layout still worth playing if tyou can get a deal time but only on a deal time
Seasonal?
No carts available for golfers starting at 10:45 or later until early players came off course making it very hard to warm up.
Assigned practice area was entirely down to dirt, although there were other levels with grass that could have been opened up.
No practice putting green due to overseeding. Really?
Course greens were furry and slow. Oh, 18th green was cut as we walked off at 3:35. Come on!!!
Thank you for the review.
Still a good lsyout
Still a fun cpurse gto play. Challemge fron bue tees. Ive seen greens in better shape
Thank's for playing and taking the time to review your day, we do hope to see you soon.
Bad Greens
All greens not in good condition, sod not even with green surface. Too expensive for all the greens under repair.
Greens almost unputtable
Took 3 guests from out of town. Called and asked if the greens were aerated or any other problems. They said everything was in good shape. The putting green is closed. All the greens on the front 9 look like a quilt with a multishaped large patchwork and probably a negative number on the stimp meter. Not a windy day and garbage all over the greens. Would not recommend this place to anyone.
Nice Layout
Very playable for seniors with a nice mix of water and other hazards. Greens were a little slow and one must play the course a couple of more times to learn them. Overall though a fun experience with a very welcoming staff.
Thank you for choosing us and thank you for the review. We hope to see you again.
Thank you for playing Oyster Reef and we hope to see you again.
Thank you for the review.