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3.9
2076 Reviews (2076)
5 Stars
864
4 Stars
864
3 Stars
240
2 Stars
74
1 Stars
34
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
77.3%
Recommend this course
1801 out of 2076 reviews
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4.4
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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3.6
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
29
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
70.5%
Recommend this course
74 out of 105 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
2076 Reviews (2076)

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Dad vrs son

We played Oyster Reef Golf last year will on vacation. So when choosing a course to play this year we both said we wanted to play Oyster Reef again. We were not disappointed very changing but playable. All good and my 40 year old son beat me by one stroke on there 18 hole.

Try it I'm sure you will like the course and price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

First Off The Tee

I joined a member and a 2 some. We were the first off. We finished in 3.5 hours. Majority of the staff was very friendly. Beverages and snacks are limited. $2 cracker is funny and no bar was interesting… Course was in good shape but not great. 6 greens were in below average shape but others were good. The putting green was twice as fast as the greens on the course and the course greens were fairly inconsistent.

All that said, I had a great time and and I’m considering playing again while in town.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Not Bad

This course was just fine. Nothing special and in decent shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Very nice , well kept course. Plenty of ice cold water throughout the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
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Hot weather
Used cart

NEVER PLAY THIS COURSE!!

VERY HOT, NO CART GIRL DURING PLAY; REFUSAL BY STARTER TO ENTER THE CLUB HOUSE RETAURANT AFTER 9 HOLES, SAID WE HAD TO KEEP UP PLAY, NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF US OR BEHIND!!

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Oyster Reef

I really like the layout. Disappointed they had aerified but that’s just the way it was—has to be done. Friendly staff, good range.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Not worth the rate

Course was decent but not worth the rack rate of $140…. Lots of dead spots on the greens, course lay out was nice. More of a $75-$80 course for the rate they are charging you can play a much nicer course in HH

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hilton Head Plantation golf

So far we have only played Bear Creek and oyster reef If you had to pick one I would definitely recommend oyster reef

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

More pluses than minuses

Fun course to play, great layout. Pace of play extremely slow. Too many slow players on the course. Lacking on course beverage cart. Golf staff great…ba/tavern staff need to clean house. Terribly rude and zero customer service.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

High price for recovering greens

Nice layout the course bag guy was rude rest of the staff was very pleasant green still healing from aeration and rates were very expensive still I guess that’s what you get in the summertime in Hilton Head. I’ve played the course before and I will probably play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

Played in Father’s Day and was last day of aeration recovery. Our 8:20 tee time did not start until 8:35… sad so backed up so early. Most greens were not even close to recovery and were very slow. We paid $75 and were glad that we did not pay $135 normal fee. The course layout was tight with many trees lining course which made it an additional challenge. The staff was friendly and the practice area was very good (unlimited practice balls and good chipping and putting). Really kinda non-descript course and not really pleasing to the eye. Unfortunately would not play again. Had higher hopes with previous reviews.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

My wife, son, and I had a fantastic time. Staff was friendly and Bob the starter was fantastic. We will definitely play this course again on our next trip to Hilton Head.

Conditions Good
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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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