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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
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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
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Reviews 4
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Previously Played

Average at best

Compared to other available courses on Hilton Head Island it was a very average golf course in average condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Disappointed

Course conditions were ok and greens rolled well. We couldn’t enjoy ourselves because pace of play was so slow. No rangers were monitoring play. After playing only 14 holes in 4 hours we drove off. We found gaps between two groups, probably not enough to warrant such conditions, however this situation did not concern staff.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
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Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 13
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Will play again

One of our go to courses @ Hilton Head. Good layout of holes. Always in decent condition.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/27/2022

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Cart path only

The day we played it was cart path only, but most of the water was on the cart path. Greens had drained extremely well and we're very good. Pace of play was slow due to course conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

the course has a beautiful layout and is very well maintained. It played very log due to extremely humid conditions anda lot of recent rain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved the course. Had a give some playing in front of us. Need a ranger!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Wet

We played two days after a pretty big rain storm so take my review with a grain of salt. Driving range was closed and it was cart path only so not off to a hot start.

The course does not drain well. We played a course the day before and there was a significant difference in drainage. I lost two balls to giant puddles. The greens were very slow but they looked great. The layout is fair and challenging. I play a draw so many holes I couldn’t use driver due to over hanging trees at the dogleg. Made for a more adventurous course management strategy.

Overall, I would play it again on a dry day and hope for faster greens. The staff was excellent! Best in class service.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/27/2022

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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing any courses in Hilton Head. Course was well taken care of and in good shape dispute heavy down pours of rain the days before we played. Course is tough but fair.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Check it out

The course was in great shape, despite all ofthe recent rain. The greens were very nice. The back nine is beautiful. The course is great for any handicap. I would recommend this one to every golfer visiting the island.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course ..had a great day...view on hole number six of the sound is amazing...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Round at sunrise

Was one of the first groups out with a 7:08 tee-time, paired up with a dad and his two teenage boys. All playing the course for the first time. We felt like we had the course to ourselves, played ready golf for the entire round. Greens felt like they were rolling slow that day, might have been early morning and dew causing that though, left a lot of putts short. Overall very nice course, would recommend it and look forward to playing it again my next time down

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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