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Oyster Reef Golf Course

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Oyster Reef Golf Course

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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
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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
2 Stars
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
1 Stars
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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Tees
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
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Scorecard for Oyster Reef Golf Course
Metrics:
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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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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maryjou
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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u000002333184
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u314162754597
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Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

First time to play Oyster Reef and it what a pleasure it was, super course layout and enjoyed by all of us. Will certainly visit again when back in Hilton Head next year and well worth the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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gary1636
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u234372729
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Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course is great for lady golfers. The staff - starters, pro shop, course marshals & restaurant servers were very friendly and answered all our questions.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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slpisto
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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susan6445683
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice course.for ladies and seniors.

Pretty course….good for ladies …

Call the course for tee times….I booked 1 tee time on the internet and the course had me down for 2 tee times at different times! Yikes!

Pro shop was very understanding and kind.

No GPS on carts…

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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u6116058
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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u000004781128
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u1535978
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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
Amenities Excellent
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bdimitroff
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u9615579
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u60500495
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Not well maintained

I couldn’t wait to come back this year to play this course. I played it a year ago, almost to the day. This year however it wasn’t well maintained. I think it either gets a lot of play or there were several outings in the days ahead of our time. It is an expensive course and I just wanted to get the course and service that I paid for.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u314162694121
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Time

I took my son and his buddies and had a great time. The staff was great at every point. I was taken back at how nice and welcoming they ALL were. Food was great, definitely coming back.

Mike

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314162519156
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314162477429
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Friendly Staff

The staff were very friendly and helpful getting us started and at the end of our round. Willing to chat and share tips on playing the course.

We all agreed the course was in very good condition and fun to play (even at our skill levels). Would definitely recommend to others.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u236782765
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Reviews 1
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u3209053
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and value

Only second round of season so not a great start but came around for second nine. Course was in good condition. Greens a touch slower but mostly in good shape. Some bunkers a little tough to get out of (no fault of their own….). Definitely a return visit in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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u8107636
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout. Course was in good shape. good pace of play. A good test

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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