Crescent Pointe GC: #8
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3.9
2011 Reviews (2011)
5 Stars
423
4 Stars
847
3 Stars
450
2 Stars
188
1 Stars
103
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
1524 out of 2011 reviews
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3.9
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.9%
Recommend this course
78 out of 93 reviews
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3.9
167 Reviews (167)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
74
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.0%
Recommend this course
137 out of 167 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
2011 Reviews (2011)

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 64
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 5
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 64
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 64
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 6
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 9
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 9
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.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 64
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
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Arnold Palmer design

There are some great holes on the course. The greens were in good condition, although the fairways and rough were scrappy. The staff was very friendly. If the new management spends some money on the course, it will be a terrific deal.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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