Oyster Reef Golf Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 7018 yards | 74.7 | 137 |
| Blue | 72 | 6440 yards | 72.2 | 124 |
| White | 72 | 6071 yards | 70.5 | 119 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5288 yards | 71.1 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.7/131 | 375 | 518 | 179 | 384 | 453 | 197 | 398 | 425 | 548 | 3477 | 398 | 158 | 521 | 422 | 379 | 536 | 204 | 458 | 453 | 3529 | 7006 |
| Blue I M: 72.4/129 | 350 | 477 | 167 | 372 | 424 | 162 | 362 | 395 | 515 | 3224 | 357 | 135 | 490 | 388 | 349 | 502 | 176 | 428 | 421 | 3246 | 6470 |
| Blue II M: 70.0/126 | 350 | 477 | 167 | 372 | 404 | 162 | 362 | 395 | 515 | 3204 | 357 | 135 | 490 | 388 | 349 | 502 | 164 | 428 | 421 | 3234 | 6438 |
| White I M: 70.6/124 W: 76.1/132 | 330 | 463 | 151 | 350 | 373 | 148 | 347 | 373 | 489 | 3024 | 347 | 127 | 461 | 359 | 328 | 476 | 158 | 392 | 401 | 3049 | 6073 |
| White II M: 69.0/122 W: 72.2/127 | 330 | 463 | 151 | 350 | 373 | 148 | 347 | 373 | 489 | 3024 | 347 | 127 | 461 | 359 | 328 | 476 | 136 | 392 | 401 | 3027 | 6051 |
| Black M: 68.4/112 W: 72.9/126 | 310 | 432 | 138 | 338 | 365 | 129 | 332 | 332 | 466 | 2842 | 326 | 107 | 423 | 335 | 281 | 461 | 112 | 381 | 374 | 2800 | 5642 |
| Green M: 67.3/110 W: 71.6/125 | 270 | 427 | 124 | 317 | 328 | 124 | 291 | 327 | 458 | 2666 | 319 | 96 | 418 | 331 | 276 | 431 | 107 | 346 | 345 | 2669 | 5335 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in South Carolina (2018 #25)
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by ironwood5757 on 02/18/2026
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Photo submitted by ironwood5757 on 02/18/2026
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Photo submitted by ls2golf on 08/25/2025
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Photo submitted by ckillinen on 08/15/2025
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Home 6 the nemesis Photo submitted by u4012666 on 04/03/2025
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 12/04/2024
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Par 3 6th Photo submitted by realasudxgift on 12/30/2023
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Hole 6 Photo submitted by JJReed0710 on 09/13/2023
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Photo submitted by jarone0318 on 07/01/2023
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Photo submitted by u314164059034 on 06/29/2023
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Photo submitted by u314159782662 on 05/11/2023
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Photo submitted by Mbayne76 on 03/06/2023
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Photo submitted by Mbayne76 on 03/06/2023
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Signature par 3 Photo submitted by u314162148736 on 01/10/2023
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Oyster Reef Golf Club, hole 2 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/30/2022
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Oyster Reef Golf Club, hole 6 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/30/2022
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Wildlife on 11 Photo submitted by fasteddie205 on 08/21/2022
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Photo submitted by kneesaa on 06/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u3209053 on 05/13/2022
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Photo submitted by groggy13 on 11/10/2021
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Ocean view Photo submitted by mbitner on 11/09/2021
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Photo submitted by jdelfios on 11/02/2021
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Photo submitted by u397916443 on 10/25/2021
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Photo submitted by u801995906 on 10/25/2021
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Photo submitted by u633845226 on 07/14/2021
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Nice view from a par 3 Photo submitted by u142813946 on 06/30/2021
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Photo submitted by Cardinals1593 on 06/20/2021
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Photo submitted by Cardinals1593 on 06/20/2021
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Photo submitted by Cardinals1593 on 06/20/2021
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Photo submitted by Slugger54 on 03/28/2021
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Photo submitted by Kkotch0610 on 07/31/2020
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Hole 6 signature par 3 Photo submitted by u141758974 on 06/28/2020
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Photo submitted by u000003413171 on 10/14/2019
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Photo submitted by Nanakiki on 10/12/2019
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Photo submitted by etalbot7 on 06/13/2019
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Photo submitted by WilsonStaff on 05/28/2019
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Mashie1490 on 04/12/2017
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.
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.
Not Bad
This course was just fine. Nothing special and in decent shape.
Nice course
Very nice , well kept course. Plenty of ice cold water throughout the course.
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!!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.