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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
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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
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.1%
Recommend this course
63 out of 74 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 4
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Plays A few times a week
2.0
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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
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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.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Oyster Reef

Great layout and nice course.

Greens were extremely fast and several had issues with fungus so were kind of rough.

Excellent staff and great Tavern.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 131
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Not worth the price

The greens on the front nine were sanded, had patches and were not up to par. Should not have been charged full price to play.

Also, employees behind us (A foursome of guests and we played in 3:50. Were constantly pushing and hit into us once without apologizing.

Very disappointed

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Fun course with just enough challenges to keep you on your toes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/31/2022

We do appreciate you taking time to review your experience and hope to see you soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course and layout.

Great course. Friendly staff. Awesome clubhouse and Tavern.

When we played the greens were in rough shape and extremely fast

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/31/2022

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

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Cart Attendant Cindy

We were out for a walk around the plantation, stopped in to get a drink. The bar wasn’t open yet so we stopped the cart lady to grab a couple. Cindy is the best. She was getting ready to head out, but stopped to give us what we needed. She also stopped back 15 minutes later to see if we needed another round - which we did. She’s awesome!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Speed golf

Course was great but we were sold a tee time which was too late to comfortably finish course.. we were sold a 2:52 teetime and sundown was 6:48. At the turn we were offered a 9 hole certificate to use another time, but we had no other time as we were from out of town. We had 1 hour and 30 minutes. We did finish but it was not a comfortable pace round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No carts available!

We had to wait about 45 minutes for a carts to free up for our 12:25 round which put us starting

at least 30 minutes after our tee time! Then the ranger scolded us about halfway through our first

nine that we were playing 8 minutes off pace!

The course was beautiful but after waiting so long for carts, learning

cart availablity is a chronic issue from a member, I would not recommend this course.

We also were told the course overbooked by 30 people that day.

I had booked our tee time several weeks in advance because I wanted our visitors to play it.

It was a disappointing experience.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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