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Oyster Reef Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
863
4 Stars
862
3 Stars
240
2 Stars
74
1 Stars
34
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
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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Oyster Reef Golf Club
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| 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 |
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
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
Accolades
-
Golf Advisor: Top Courses in South Carolina (2018 #25)
Reviews
3.9
Reviewer Photos
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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
I Recommend This Course
Fairways were in rough shape
I understand that golf courses require maintenance, but was disappointed and surprised by the amount of sand on the fairways. Compared to the other courses within their network, this course was is in the roughest shape.
Conditions
Poor
Value
Poor
Layout
Average
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Average
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Average
Value
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Excellent
Just ok
The course was definitely showing a winter struggle. Pace of play was fine but it was not mentioned before we headed out that they were painting the fairways. That led to a slightly less enjoyable day and messy. For the cost of play - you should be informed of this or at least play at a discounted rate.
Conditions
Average
Value
Fair
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Needs overseeding
Really enjoyed the course. Greens were true and receptive. Sand traps smoothly raked. Fairways were not overseeded. Consequently, fairway shots were far more challenging than necessary.
Conditions
Average
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
Conditions
Average
Value
Fair
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Average
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Layout
Average
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Fair
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
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
Conditions
Fair
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
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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