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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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Average Rating
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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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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Not given notice of aeration

Made my tee time 5 days in advance and was NOT told they were aerating the course. A very disappointing experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Better options for the money

We played about a week after the course was aerated. The greens still had lots of sand and were very bumpy. We paid a reduced rate because the course was still recovering. The course was a good value for the rate we payed but if paying the normal rate, I would look to other courses in the area. The layout was nice with many doglegs. To go low, one needs to be able to work the ball both ways. The course is cut through a forest which creates a beautiful cart path that winds amongst the pines with a wonderful scent of pine. A cart was brought to us as we were unloading our clubs and we were able to drive the cart to our car at the end of the round. This was nice and much better than the fuss of having to give your clubs to an attendant to clean them and bring them to the bag drop. I prefer to handle my own clubs. Likes: Pine forest, scent of pine, layout, able to drive cart to car and handle own clubs. Dislikes: no beverage cart, no GPS units in carts, Price if paying rack rate no a good value.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No notice of aeration

Made a reservation about 5 days prior to the tee time and course provided no notice of aeration.

The course is interesting enough but very poor firm on the part of management.

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

Interesting layout

Played it just after serration so putting was awful. Bumpy and inconsistent. Bunker sand was heavy. I’ll try again when it’s in better condition. Tough to judge now.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Layout

Really like the course layout. Very fair. Disappointed in the course conditions due to aeration of the greens and fairways. Hope to play it again under better conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It was a challenging but friendly

It was a challenging, but friendly course from the white tees. It’s just a shame I didn’t catch it before the aeration. I was offered my money back, but I chose to play the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A great day

My husband and I very much enjoyed our time at Oyster Reef. From the cart person to the starter could not have been more friendly and making sure we had all the course information and needs met. We are not accustom to humidity which was a little challenging but our waters and ice chest on the cart were full. That helped. The south has beautiful landscape and the course was really pretty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, well run

I messed up and arrived at the wrong tee time. The pro shop instantly found me a great time. Everyone was friendly, and the course was in great shape. The pro shop advised me that the greens had been sanded and aerated.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect 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 A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well conditioned course

Well conditioned course. Pace of play was decent considering Holiday traffic . Friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice and almost great

Great layout. Greens were a little tough looking and a couple tee boxes were torn up but staff was great. Pace of play was average to a little slow. Course layout, fairways, rough and bunkers were outstanding.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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