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3.9
2073 Reviews (2073)
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
78.2%
Recommend this course
1798 out of 2073 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.9%
Recommend this course
34 out of 37 reviews
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3.7
124 Reviews (124)
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
71.8%
Recommend this course
89 out of 124 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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3.9
2073 Reviews (2073)

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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course but…

Great course with a layout that was fun and challenging to play. Staff was great as we were greeted in the parking lot for bag drop. Starter was informative and told us about the course since it was our first time playing there. Only complaint would be the cart girl that was never seen. We had gotten great service in the club house before heading out and again at the turn but it would have been nice for the cart girl to have been by atleast once during our 18 holes. We mentioned it as we came off the course and was told that it was a known problem. Told the pro shop also as we were buying some items and again told it’s a known problem but she works for the restaurant not the course. Sad that they aren’t doing something to correct a known issue that the entire staff seemed to be aware of. But it’s a nice course just make sure you buy a water or beer before you heard out to play especially in the warm weather.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Challenging course, but bring a range finder.

Played for the first time in October, 2024. Beautiful course with lots of trees and ponds surrounded by nice homes in a quiet neighborhood. Course layout is very good, challenging, yet fair. Overall conditions were so-so. Tee blocks were raggedy and fairways needed mowing. We played in the morning, so maybe they mowed them later. Bunkers were well maintained with consistent sand. Best part of the course are the greens. They are smooth, undulating and challenging.

POP was so-so, 4:45. Like us, the group in front of us was there for the first time. The carts don’t have GPS and the score card doesn’t have a map of the course or diagram of each hole. It’s time consuming and confusing figuring out hazards and distances on each hole. A range finder is almost a must. After our round, a member of the group in front or us mentioned the issue to the Pro. He pretty much ignored them. Was border line rude.

Enjoy the course, but bring a range finder to speed up your round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Used cart

Island Favorite

Always in nice shape, fun and in our rotation on these golf trips to HHI.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
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Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Oyster Reef - review

Nice course - a bit expensive but greens were great.

Beverage cart lady was Bar Far the best I have encountered in my decades of playing.

Drinks were great but she has a fantastic process (greets you takes your order and then preps drink for your purchase and enjoyment either at the next tee or will meet your group after you putt out.

She gets it and keeps the pace of play fantastic. Not 1 minute of delay for any group on the entire course today.

She was great and a fantastic asset for the course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
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 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The staff was awesome! The course was in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Oyster Reef Golf

Great golf course. We have played there many times and will continue. One of the best courses on the island.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 90
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course extremely friendly staff only thing that would of been nice was beverage cart only saw her once. And she never stopped by

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good condition

Course was in fine shape, especially greens, bunkers, and fairways. Very enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Friendly Staff

Everyone we had interactions with from the proshop to the grill were super friendly! The pace of play was good and the course overall was in good condition. Greens were slightly slower than I remember, but they had a hot summer so it was fine. I would definitely play here when visiting again.

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