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4.0
2066 Reviews (2066)
5 Stars
860
4 Stars
860
3 Stars
238
2 Stars
74
1 Stars
34
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
1792 out of 2066 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.8
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.7%
Recommend this course
56 out of 74 reviews
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3.8
160 Reviews (160)
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.0%
Recommend this course
120 out of 160 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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4.0
2066 Reviews (2066)

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4.0
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Cold weather
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Conditions Good
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3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens were the nicest feature of the course.

Fairways were void of grass and covered in sand. Might be a maintenance thing in South Carolina. Not sure. Hard to hit off of sand all day.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 181
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
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3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
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Plays Once a week
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Better conditions

Fairways were over seeded and you played on green grass from tee to green. I will play there again next time on the island

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 181
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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Fairways

If you spent a little money on overseeding the fairways it would be at least playable. Hitting off of bare dirt and dead dormant grass was not what I was expecting of a course of such stature.

Almost impossible to play those fairway conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
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Conditions Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 181
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice place

Nice course …..in very good shape…..greens nice for this time of year…….lots of bunkers…..bring your sand wedge!……Sand was very nice

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

All good

Of course fairways a bit thin this type of year, but traps and greens very nice. Layout as challenging as challenging as you choose from well positioned tee choices.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Fairways a little thin, but greens and bunkers very nice.

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

First time in Hilton Head

My first time in Hilton Head, quick stopover on way to Florida. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful with course instructions. They also paired me up with another single (who knew the course) which was very thoughtful and made for a great round.

All the courses on the island looked great, but definitely can’t go wrong at Oyster Reef.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best blood Mary’s

Cindy was working the beverage cart when we played there. She made the best blood Mary I’ve ever had, let alone on a golf course. Make sure to get one if you play here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable day at Oyster Reef HHI

One of my favorites at Hilton Head Island. The pace of play was good and the weather perfect even as we were there end of December. The tavern at the end of the game was very nice, sunny and with an happy hour selection worth staying.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

This is a nice course. Greens were in great shape. The fairways were 6-10. Very sparse and sandy. Bunker sand was a bit inconsistent as well.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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