Crescent Pointe GC: #8
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3.9
2001 Reviews (2001)
5 Stars
421
4 Stars
843
3 Stars
448
2 Stars
186
1 Stars
103
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
84.1%
Recommend this course
1518 out of 2001 reviews
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3.9
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
86.7%
Recommend this course
72 out of 83 reviews
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3.9
161 Reviews (161)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
70
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.2%
Recommend this course
134 out of 161 reviews
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Course Highlights
Crescent Pointe's staff consistently earns high praise for their warmth and genuine commitment to making every round memorable. The challenging layout featuring marsh hazards and fast, true-rolling greens delivers strong value in the Bluffton area.

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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Reviews

3.9
2001 Reviews (2001)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 43
Brunch 15
Watching the Game 13
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 115
Bunkers 101
Forced Carries 91
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 82
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 67
Locals 66
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 58
Worth the Drive 55
Near Local Attractions 37

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best value in HHI/ Bluffton area

Played CP on January 16. When you consider price, course conditions, location, staff friendliness, and overall experience, Crescent Pointe is the #1 option for me in the Bluffton/HHI area. Zero complaints about course. Highest recommendation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 01/20/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 19
3.0
First Time Playing

Good layout that needs work

Just improve general conditions and you’ll have yourselves a winner here.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice day

Course in good shape. Greens rolled true. Small greens challenging. Friendly staff. Pace good. Enjoyed the game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

great option for downcountry golfing

we enjoyed the challenging course and fast pace of play

to us (vacation golfers) this course required careful positioning to avoid hazards protecting fairways and greens

so since scoring wasn't our primary goal, we enjoyed shot opportunities using most all of the club in our bags to work through the round

appreciated that the greens were nicely maintained and rolled straight

sand traps could use some use (softer conditions) but overall the course was in very good condition

cart paths need some attention but are FAR FAR better than other moderately priced golf courses in the hhi/bluffton area

would DEFINITELY return to play here again - and again...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/26/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

It’s turned the corner

I did a review on Crescent point several years ago and frankly stopped playing it despite it being one of my favorite courses in Hilton Head. But having read the most recent reviews, I decided to give it another try. And it’s exceptionally better! The course is in great shape! The only remaining issue (from my perspective) are the cart paths. But I’ll gladly put up with those for the great conditions of the course! Give it a try! You won’t be disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/22/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Vacation

Course played well. Beautiful. Was warned about water but luckily my ball stayed in play. The only complaint was we had a 4 some in front of us that was 35 minutes behind pace and never offered for us to play ahead.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/15/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Reservation for 2

I reserved this course for 2 players. Golf now gave me 2 reservations for 2 players each so charged me for 4. I cannot find anyone to contact about a refund. The course cancelled the duplicate, but golfnow said it was too late for an automatic refund. Otherwise the golf was wonderful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The King

Fun course with some interesting holes. Good condition

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
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 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

I enjoyed the course and I had a good round. There are some moist areas in the fairways therefore you’re not getting any roll. The greens were ok. I wished the traps were raked instead of hard pack sand. Overall a good course for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Car path only and too high semi rough

The course was really wet. Loosing balls 2 feet from the fairway is not funny.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course Conditions

We played this course as we are on vacation and seen it was an arnold palmer public course. The first couple holes were in great shape and we were excited but then the rest of the course especially the greens was in mediocre shape. We are from new york and have played far cheaper courses without a big name attached and have had better greens. The saving grace was that the gentlemen in the clubhouse were the nicest people ever!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

The course was in pretty good shape, some greens were a bit rough but it was I good value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Teed off early (7:30) just my brother and I. Played 18 holes in 3 hours. Just the way we like it. Nice course. Quite a bit of trouble if you aren't hitting it. Pretty hot while we were there. Still had a good time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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