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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
3 Stars
2
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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
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
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4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.3%
Recommend this course
63 out of 73 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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Reviews

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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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
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Reviews 1
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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Reviews 1
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Enjoyable round

Played Friday morning 6/17. 1st time off at 6:36am

Greens had been punched on 6/4 and were still pretty sandy.

I think the layout is pretty straight forward with reasonably tight fairways. Some interesting par threes over water.

Fairways and tee boxes in good condition and I think I paid a fair rate for the round

Staff was great and I would recommend for the average vacation golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great Layout

Course had a great layout, little tough to Jussie greens as they had been aerated a little over a week ago. Staff was very nice and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course but no no water stations

Played in 93 degree heat and no water on the course. Beautiful course and will probably be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

the course was just punched but playable,

pace of play very slow

very hot day and no beverage cart

not good experience

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Very Average

Best thing one can say about this course is the friendliness of the staff. Overall the course is not in very good shape. The greens are full of sand, the tee boxes are spotty at best. The fairways and bunkers are in decent shape.

It took me 5 hours to play and I played mid week and mid day. There were no rangers out.

There are better options for my golf dollar in Hilton Head. I would not recommend this course at this time.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good day

Greens were aerated last week but most were back to normal. Lots of dog legs. Use every club in your bag. Son and I will be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Oyster Reef an excellent choice!

Fairways and greens were in very good shape. Scenic views were a plus. Enjoyable round for us average golfers.

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

Check for aeration before you commit

Aerated tees and greens took away from an otherwise pleasant experience. Water and fescue made for a good challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Could had been better

Weather could had been better as there was a heavy rain for 45 minutes. The course was aerated the morning of and they closed the range. Very unfortunate as it impacted our enjoyment of the round. Cindy complaining to the starter about pace of play for 5-10 minutes before we went to the first tee was puzzling and then we never saw her or another beer cart employee the entire time. To top it off, our cart died in the fairway of the 8th hole. In approximately 25 years of playing golf, I have never had a golf cart die on me at 330PM. When we called to get a replacement we got put on hold. Then the employee who provided us the new cart said these things happen. Never offered any sort of recourse for the round. Very disappointing and honestly, with all of the other courses in the area, makes me question if I will return. My parents live in Hilton Head and are disappointed in how we were treated indifferently. .

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout, friendly staff

Played two days in a row, first day we got rained out by a violent thunder storm, we were given a rain check the staff was very friendly, the manager Dennis was extremely helpful, the course had been aerated we got a reduced rate but the course was still in decent shape, my wife enjoyed it as well, it was challenging, but higher handicappers can still enjoy it because all the greens have openings to bounce it up, finishing holes 16, 17, and 18 very challenging, all in all very fun course with enough challenge to keep better players interested.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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

Great course

Great challenge for my friend who is just starting golf and I who is getting back into golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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