Oyster Reef Golf Course

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.

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.

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.

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

I really enjoy this course. It's layout is challenging, but it does not beat you up. It has always been in great shape. The staff are very friendly and helpful. A really nice place to play.

Staff was perfect. Vibe is casual. Layout is very playable. Greens were slow and uneventful - balls hopped more than a few times!

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?

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Aleays fun to play greens need some work but great track

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

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!!!