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4.0
1238 Reviews (1238)
5 Stars
433
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
47
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
87.4%
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1085 out of 1238 reviews
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4.2
25 Reviews (25)
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8
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.0%
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4.0
39 Reviews (39)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.2%
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34 out of 39 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff at Port Royal Robber's Row consistently earn high praise for their welcoming and attentive service throughout the round. The course layout rewards strategic play with generous fairways that still offer meaningful challenges on every hole.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6657 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.3

A Pete Dye redesign of a George Cobb and Willard Byrd original design helped take the Robber's Row Course at Port Royal Golf Club toward the head of the pack on Hilton Head. Dye added or redesigned 43 bunkers on the front nine, changing par from 35 to 36 and did some shortening on the back nine to change par from 37 to 36.

The golf course plays little more than 6,000 yards, with a somewhat-friendly 124 slope rating from the tips. Players will have to do some work on their approach shots, as the Cobb/Dye design keeps its greens well protected with bunkers.

The golf course is a scenic delight, however, and in a nice move, you get history lessons at the tee boxes to help let you know the past of the area you are playing, which was once an important location in the Civil War.

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Course Details

Year Built 1967
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1967) Pete Dye (1994) Willard Byrd (1967)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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4.0
1238 Reviews (1238)

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Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 6
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Playing Multiple Courses 7
Seniors 6
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At a Resort 6

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Reviews 4
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Conditions Good
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Very slow play no ranger

Horrible afternoon. 5 plus hours of golf. No ranger. Won't cone back. One group held up everything

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/10/2021

u037338691,

Thank you for your feedback. Sorry your experience wasn't positive. 5 hours is a long time and we'll work harder at managing busier days.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect round

Weather could not have been better. Clear blue skies and upper 70s. Conditions excellent. Paired us up with a terrific couple. And pace of play was right on time

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/10/2021

BDFRADKIN,

Thank you for your feedback and rating. We are very happy your experience was positive. The weather and course conditions are great this time of year. Hope to see you again during your next trip to HHI.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Robbers Row Course Review

The course I was in nice condition and is well maintained. Lots of fun to play. They have a very nice clubhouse., pro shop and restaurant. Great place to play golf on HHI

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The slowest round of golf in the history of the world

Hilton Head Island was packed - so I get it, BUT; We had a 2:36 tee time on Oct 15th. The Staff was extremely friendly at check-in and bag drop. Made you feel like they wanted your business. We figured...'good start' - Then we got to the starter and he apologized that we had to wait a few minutes for a cart - he actually said, and I quote: "I'm very sorry we are out of carts, we should have one for you in a few minutes. BUT the good news is -we are waiting for the carts to come in and it is WIDE OPEN in front of you. You shouldn't see ANYONE for a while" We thought "ok, that works' We pulled up to the first tee and there was a twosome on the tee waiting for the fairway foursome, who were then waiting for the other foursome to clear the green. We were already waiting for 3 groups on the FIRST TEE after being told it was 'wide open' The first 6 (six) holes took 2 hours. Let me repeat that...the FIRST SIX HOLES TOOK 2 HOURS. The LAYOUT was great, the course was immaculate. We probably could have inspected every blade of grass if we wanted to. There was a ranger - but it was hopeless. We finally gave up after 10 holes. We rode the rest of the way in along the path and EVERY hole had multiple groups waiting. I've never seen anything like it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/22/2021

wiz1065,

Thank you for your feedback and review. I'm glad your experience with our team was positive and it sounds like you enjoyed the layout and conditions too. In regards to pace, we didn't manage the tee sheet reservations as well as we should have. That is the main reason pace was very slow. We are working on that so we can improve our guest experience. Hope you have an opportunity to return and play the entire course.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very welcoming

My friend and I booked a tee time for the same afternoon that we were flying into town. Turns out the flights were delayed by hours and the airlines lost my clubs. I called to explain my situation and to beg forgiveness for being late for my scheduled time. The people on the phone were so understanding, they held our slot, helped me with clubs, shoes, balls etc. and fit us in when we finally arrived to play. The staff were so friendly. I was completely overwhelmed by the way they took care of us and made a very stressful situation into a very pleasant afternoon. I highly recommend the oyster reef golf course! Great staff! Thank you for a great start to my golf vacation

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awful experience. Awful.

Starter was as rude as I have experienced in 35 years of playing. 5 hour round and they said that I should expect that, yet signage says 4:15. 3 groups in each hole. Ridiculous. Amenities are nice, but the starter and 5 hour round will keep my clan from coming back.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/17/2021

Count your blessings. It actually got WORSE as the week went on . Our first 6 holes took over two hours. We quit after 10 .

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Simply the best golf on the island

Tried to book 156pm on 10-09-21 for $75 through golfnow. Hotel wifi wasn't a secure network so couldn't complete transaction. Called the club and spoke to Lore, pronounced LOR-ee. She was so professional, pleasant, and accommodating. She told me to just come into the pro shop and they would handle it. When I got there, Mr. Mumford in the shop took care of everything. He was terrific. On the outside, Vince and Bryant were super cool and helpful. The people here are simply the best in the business. 5 stars all day, every time.

Robbers Row is in fantastic shape despite 5 inches of rain in the last week. Tees and fairways and greens are what you'd expect at this price point - excellent. Played front 9 of Barony too. It's a little more soggy but still really fun and in excellent shape. I'm a 9 handicap playing 80 rounds a year. This is the best run facility with the best course conditions in Hilton Head. Worth every penny.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course conditions

I don’t usually play at courses that are this finely manicured. It was a treat to play on a course in this great of condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Good course and practice area. Food.in club was good

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful Day

This was our first time play Robbers Tow, but definitely not our last! It was a challenge for me on some of the tee’s, and I left the driver in the bag occasionally! My wife loved the picturesque layout!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens

The greens were difficult to judge due to slow speeds. Breaks weren’t as severe as they appeared and grass direction had more impact than anything else. Just could never get used to the slow speed.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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