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4.3
3497 Reviews (3497)
5 Stars
1682
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
66
1 Stars
33
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
90.8%
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4.4
205 Reviews (205)
5 Stars
104
4 Stars
80
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.7%
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4.3
452 Reviews (452)
5 Stars
214
4 Stars
174
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.0%
Recommend this course
407 out of 452 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6772 yards
Slope 138
Rating 72.7

The 18-hole Old South Golf Links in Bluffton, S.C. is a public course that opened in 1991. Designed by Clyde Johnston, Old South Golf Links measures 6,772 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 129 and a 72.4 USGA rating. The course features four sets of tees for different skill levels.

Johnston designed Old South Golf Links in keeping with the beautiful Lowcountry's natural landscape. "Old South Golf Links was designed not only to provide an enjoyable yet challenging golf game, but also to preserve the natural beauty of the land," he said. "I felt that this was an opportunity to allow the golfer to experience up close the uniqueness of the site, its natural amenities and spectacular views."

The variety of the setting from oak forest to open pasture to tidal salt marsh, provided an opportunity to vary the design elements and strategy of play.

Old South Golf Links is open to the public seven days a week. There is a clubhouse, restaurant and full-line pro shop on site.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire. No cutoffs, gym or jogging shorts, bathing suits, tank tops, halter or tube tops, tee shirts and blue jeans or any other denim.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
3497 Reviews (3497)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 42
Brunch 20
19th Hole Scenic Views 16
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 105
Forced Carries 97
Bunkers 73
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 95
Advanced Golfers 76
Locals 51
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 64
Near Local Attractions 57
Worth the Drive 50

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Beautiful golf course

Starter pair us with two old ladies who were latte for their tee time they didn’t care when we said something to them . The course was busy they didn’t play ready golf they put us almost 45 minutes behind.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Previously Played

Great Course Layout, But..

We had an excellent time at Old South. The he course was in good shape, and the layout is top notch.

However, one thing that was slightly frustrating was that the starter instructed the ranger on 3 separate occasions to remind us of the place of play.

When we started the round, the starter explained to us how the golf cart / gps system will notify us if we’re behind pace.

We finished the round 22 minutes “ahead of schedule”. Not sure why we were constantly being reminded to keep up the pace of place.

Otherwise, I highly recommend playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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3.0
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Old South

Greens were not in good condition. Friendly staff, good pace of play

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
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Old South

Course conditions were somewhat disappointing. White tee boxes were in some cases in need of work.
Fairways were average. Rough was filled with grass sprouts , not very good. Greens and aprons were good, but there were a couple greens that had dead spots. Seemed like a local muni course to me. Sorry course is overpriced for these conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Plays Once a week
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Enjoyed course

It was a beautiful to start off with. Nice layout of course. Challenging and fun. Probably going to play it again next. Vacationing on HHI for two weeks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice course with some wonderful views

Got a Hot Deal for $80. Much better value than the prices being asked at courses on HHI. Teed off at 7:40 on a Sunday - we were done in 3 1/2 hrs. Some beautiful marsh views. Greens rolled very nicely; fairways and tee boxes were satisfactory. Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of Play was Abysmal

We teed off right on time, and immediately started waiting. There was backups on every hole, and the par 3’s were worse: one group putting, another on the tee box, a third group waiting, then us. Not a Ranger or course manager in sight. The course itself is very enjoyable. Wide fairways, but with lots of mounds and water hazards on the edges. The greens were well kept. I play this course every year on my trip to Hilton head; sometimes the pace of play is quick, sometimes not. You take your chances.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old South, fun track

Lots of fun. Real target golf on some holes, You're not always banging a driver off the tee

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

We love Old South!!

We have been coming to Hilton Head every April for 20 years - we always play Old South multiple times. The course if great, the people are friendly, and the Pro Shop has great clothing & gear.
Today was an anomaly - it was a 5 hour & 15 round:-( There was a large group playing ahead of us - about 5 foursomes who were on a bachelor party outing. We were disappointed that the Marshall wouldn't move them along or let groups play through. If this was my first time at Old South I would not be coming back. But I know this was a one-off thing and we will be back next year:-)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
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