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4.0
2095 Reviews (2095)
5 Stars
871
4 Stars
873
3 Stars
241
2 Stars
75
1 Stars
35
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
81.5%
Recommend this course
1817 out of 2095 reviews
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4.1
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.4%
Recommend this course
19 out of 22 reviews
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4.1
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.3%
Recommend this course
65 out of 78 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
2095 Reviews (2095)

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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Played On
Reviews 181
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Played On
Reviews 29
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
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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 Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of doglegs

This course has postage stamp size greens and many doglegs. It’s a strange layout, I didn’t care for all the layout. Hitting 5 iron on a par 5 makes no sense. Many par 4s where you must hit 190 to dog leg. Overall good condition greens are fast. But they do not overseed the fairways for winter. Expect tight lies and dormant grass.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Dormant fairways no overseeding

I was surprised that they do not winter overseed the fairways. For the price they defiantly should. Or better yet let us know that you don’t. I play AZ and FL in the winter and the higher end courses always overseed. If you don’t mind tight lies and dormant grass it’s all good. Sand traps are great and the greens are good. 9th green is not usable and they have a flag pole in the fairway. Probable a good course in the summer or spring.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Ocean View!

Absolutely beautiful course! It had a hole that had a view of the ocean! Super cool! Lots of sand traps! I had a great time! Staff was great!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
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

Very nice course

Good day, good weather, good course. No complaints.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

November Play

Awesome staff, friendly and knowledgeable! Nice course layout and in good condition for November time frame. Reasonable green fees. Great experience!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Little Grass in Fairways

I appears that they did not water the fairways during the growing season. They had recently top dressed most fairways and there was very little grass. The greens were not in great shape with a lot of areas not cut. One par five had a temporary green with no notification at all.

I was disappointed, especially after paying the rate I did.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice course in good setting. The design has an overabundance of log leg features which got a little old after a few.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course in great condition.

Beautiful course. Great condition. Nice patio and restaurant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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