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4.0
2097 Reviews (2097)
5 Stars
872
4 Stars
873
3 Stars
242
2 Stars
75
1 Stars
35
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
81.8%
Recommend this course
1819 out of 2097 reviews
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4.1
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 24 reviews
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4.1
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
84.0%
Recommend this course
63 out of 75 reviews
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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.

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
2097 Reviews (2097)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Heritage best

Always enjoyable and challenging great shape just plain fun to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/29/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us we do appreciate it. Hope to see you again.

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5.0
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Cold weather
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Oyster Reef Fans

Oyster Reef is our first choice for Golf when we come to the island every December. As with years in the past, we found the staff friendly, the conditions above average, and. the pace of play wonderful! We highly recommend this golf destination!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/29/2022

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

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Nice Conditions

The course is in good shape. It has two very interesting par threes. Many doglegs make it challenging, but it is fair. Greens are good, not great, but they roll well. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/29/2022

So good to hear you had a great day with us. Thank you for the review and we do hope to see you again.

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Skill Beginner
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Fun day out

The course was very enjoyable. The greens were in great shape, and the fairways were still green as well. I would definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/29/2022

Thank you so much for the review. We do hope to see you again!

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Oyster Reef 1st Time

Played 3 other courses on HH earlier in the week, and all 4 players agreed that Oyster Reef was the best course for the money out of the 4 we played. Not too hard, not too easy, but good for 65+ golfers. Would definitely recommend and will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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 444
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pleasant tree-lined resort golf with a glimpse of the water

Oyster Reef sits nicely in the middle tier of publicly accessible golf courses in the Hilton Head area. It meanders nicely through the island's forested, older northern quadrant, supplying a highlight on the par-3 6th, which glimpses the Port Royal Sound. The rest of the way, it is standard, solid resort golf, with elevated, well-protected greens providing much of the challenge, as well as some (but not too much) water. Some of the more aggressive fairway bunkering has been toned down in recent years to enhance playability and lighten the maintenance pressure somewhat; a good change. The LagerHead Tavern restaurant in the clubhouse is a nice spot for lunch.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Surprisingly better then expected

Very nice course. The only negative was the greens where a little fuzzy.

Played several other courses in the area and these were by far the slowest.

Still a terrific track and will play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/03/2022

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

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Enjoyable round

I enjoyed this course. A few greens jave issues with fungis I think. Freindly staff, free range balls. I didnt test the traps. More pines on this course than others I played here. The par three at the bay was amazing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/29/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review of your day with us and we do hope to see you soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Decent course pace of play and member favoritism obvious

Nice course played as a single. Went early that there was a twosome at the tee box. I advised starter it was up to the twosome if I played with them as I was scheduled later with another group. Was told that it’s his decision and they don’t allow twosomes out. Weird since they had a tee time as a twosome and if I wasn’t there would they have to wait for another golfer? Anyways, there was a member (single) whose other 2 were running late and was allowed to tee off. Course was decent but one staff member was coming towards us on cart path as I was trying to tee off. Doubtful I would return

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/29/2022

Thank's for choosing us and we do appreciate the review and hope to see you soon.

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