Crescent Pointe GC: #8
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3.9
1918 Reviews (1918)
5 Stars
403
4 Stars
800
3 Stars
429
2 Stars
183
1 Stars
103
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
82.8%
Recommend this course
1446 out of 1918 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.8
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.0%
Recommend this course
64 out of 82 reviews
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4.1
214 Reviews (214)
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
86
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.4%
Recommend this course
187 out of 214 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6773 yards
Slope 142
Rating 73.6

Crescent Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton is Arnold Palmer's only public course in the area. It is conveniently located just a few minutes west of the bridge leaving Hilton Head Island. Opened in 2000, the course has quickly gained a reputation as being one of the Lowcountry's best. Sprawling across a lush landscape blanketed with century-old oaks and towering pines, the layout is as scenic as it is challenging. While the generous fairways may be player friendly, the difficult approaches to the elevated, well bunkered greens are anything but. The large, pristine white sand bunkers were designed in true Palmer-style, closely following the natural undulations of the land. The gently rolling terrain is unique for the area. Crescent Pointe Golf Club's elevation changes aren't dramatic but they do provide some subtle, but tricky undulations in the greens that make it hard to find a flat lie.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Jensen Dwarf Bermuda Grass
Architect Ed Seay (2000) Arnold Palmer (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Brown Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts and Bermuda-length shorts are allowed for play at Eagle's Pointe. Denim, T-shirts and running shorts are not allowed.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

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3.9
1918 Reviews (1918)

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Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great layout

The course has a beautiful layout with challenging doglegs and a lot of water. The course is a bit rough around the edges compared to the other course on the island. The greens were fair to good. Fairways were good. Bunkers good. Excellent value for the money compared to the prices on the island now.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Run down “old gray mare”

Save your money play golf from Maine to Florida top10 worst course greens are missing grass bunkers lack sand not raked or cleaned cart paths ouch my back Stay away better courses in the area

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Response from on 05/05/2025:
Thank you for the honest feedback. It’s disappointing to hear things went poorly, and we’re committed to resolving the problems you encountered. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try.
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Commented on 05/13/2025

Betting you don't play a lot of golf then champ!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Arnold Palmer must be very disappointed

The staff readily informs you that this is 1 of 7 Arnold Palmer designed course in the country. For such a prestigious origin, this course is in poor condition. The t-boxes have dirt and several types of grass. The fairways are similar, you may want to improve your lie. The bunkers are rock hard, with a very thin film of sand.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Arnie Palmer Course

This is a great value for the money and worth driving to Bluffton considering how expensive it is to play most courses in season on Hilton Head. Plenty of dog legs and narrow fairways that make you play smart and the greens are fast and most are unforgiving. The scenery is beautiful (including the gators). I would highly recommend playing here but don’t think too highly of your game and play from the longer tees because it will humble you…unless you want to pad your handicap for the summer😂

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/05/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Challenging course, the conditions are not perfect, but very playable

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value!

Good place to play golf but not resort quality. It’s a value

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

Will be back again next year. Good value. Good challenge. Good course condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course

Highly recommend this course if you are in the area. Some greens are growing back right now but overall, for this time of the year the whole course looks great. Always a fun time and pretty challenging depending on your shot shape. If you hit everything straight you will be just fine. Always enjoy myself here and will continue to go back no matter the time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

RUSHED - NOT WORTH THE PRICE

I've played many golf courses on and off Hilton Head Island over the past 20 years, but this was the first time playing Crescent Pointe and definitely the LAST. From Hole 2-9, we were harassed by the ranger, who kept insisting that we needed to pick up the pace. This was despite us letting a twosome play through our foursome and not once holding anyone up. We finished in 4:10, with the group behind us being two holes behind. When we got to the clubhouse at the end of the round, we were rushed out of our carts, presumably because they didn't have enough for the people waiting to play. The greens were burned out on multiple holes. DEFINITELY not worth the price. There are so many other courses in the area I would recommend if you want a stress-free round of golf without being harassed.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great value for price

Never played before. I was down last fall and played Eagle point. It was a great layout, but the agronomy was terrible. I talked to pro there and he said that a group was taking over maintenance for both courses. At that time they had just taken over. I have degree in horticulture and could see what problems they were addressing on crescent pointe. I think in three months it will really make it a great course to play. I come down from MN twice a year, spring & fall. I'm going to play Eagle pointe before l leave and will probably see a different course from last fall. Apart from the course the staff treats customers like my private course in MN.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/18/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens are in rough shape very burned out in many spots.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent price/value

Similar value proposition vs Eagles Pointe, but better layoit to start with. Low price point as reflected by the grounds keeping which could use some investment, namely teh bunkers and some of the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout with lots of water

Enjoyed the layout, it had lots of water on almost every hole. The staff were very friendly and helpful information for playing it the first time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 04/15/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A course with potential

Crescent is a pretty course that weaves through a residential development. Good variety of holes but the fairways are very thin and greens are already showing some rough patches. With a little bit of money this course could be special. The cart paths are horrible and when we arrived they informed us the GPS “may or may not work” yet we were still charged the full amount. If I found a discount rate I’d play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course with plenty of Water

Course is in good shape, friendly staff to greet you, GPS on the carts weren’t working that day.

Nice course, water on almost all holes. Bunkers need to be topped up with sand.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/09/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
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