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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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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
2075 Reviews (2075)

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 11/29/2022

Thank you for the review.

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

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!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/17/2022

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

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

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?

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/17/2022

So happy to hear you had a good day. We do appreciate the review and hope to see you soon.

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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful course some of the greens were a little shaggy, but we enjoyed the round!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/17/2022

Thank you for the review.

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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

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

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/17/2022

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

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Extremely good course

Very good course that is challenging but fair. Well maintained and a very helpful snd friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/17/2022

Thank's for choosing us and taking the time to review the day we do appreciate the review.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best views

Aleays fun to play greens need some work but great track

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/17/2022

Thank you for the review.

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/17/2022

Thank you for the review.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/17/2022

Thank you for the review.

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still a good lsyout

Still a fun cpurse gto play. Challemge fron bue tees. Ive seen greens in better shape

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 11/17/2022

Thank's for playing and taking the time to review your day, we do hope to see you soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad Greens

All greens not in good condition, sod not even with green surface. Too expensive for all the greens under repair.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/17/2022

Thank you for choosing us and thank you for the review. We hope to see you again.

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Commented on 11/17/2022

Thank you for playing Oyster Reef and we hope to see you again.

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