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4.0
1053 Reviews (1053)
5 Stars
358
4 Stars
487
3 Stars
152
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
83.4%
Recommend this course
916 out of 1053 reviews
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4.1
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
86.3%
Recommend this course
44 out of 51 reviews
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4.0
162 Reviews (162)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
71
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
82.7%
Recommend this course
134 out of 162 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6543 yards
Slope 137
Rating 71.9

The Barony Course at Port Royal Golf Club constitutes 18 of this well-known island facility's 54 holes.

Playing to just 6,543 yards from the gold tees, Barony is a very enjoyable course for all skill levels. The back nine in particular is a fine mix of long and short holes. Like its sister courses at Port Royal, Barony begins and ends at the club's beautiful Antebellum-style clubhouse.

From the tee, many of the holes on Barony appear to be relatively open. But as you approach the green the real challenge of the course becomes clear. The greens are small and protected by deep bunkers and Bermuda rough, demanding an excellent touch with the medium and short irons. This is a course where accuracy, not length is the key factor.

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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1963)

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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in South Carolina (2017 #24)

Reviews

4.0
1053 Reviews (1053)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 9
Bunkers 6
Narrow Fairways 6
This course/club is great for:
Playing Multiple Courses 7
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 6

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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course on the island

Had a wonderful time playing The Barony. Many of the holes are similar, short to medium drive to a dogleg then a short to medium iron left. Tees and fairways were great then greens rolled well but were slightly hard and didn't hold anything more than 7-6 iron. Pace was acceptable and the marshal did his job to keep the group in front of us moving. I will be back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course offers challenges

There are quite a few doglegs, offering some challenges working around or over trees. The course is also in good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth playing

Course in very good condition for the time of year.
I’m a17 handicap. The course is fair and challenging from the white tees. Water comes into play often. Greens were fast and sand traps well kept. No see um bugs might give you some trouble so bring bug spray in case. I will definitely play this course again. Only giving a 4 rating because of time of the year. Course will improve as season progresses. Hope this helps your decision to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
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 Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasant challenge

The late winter/early spring course conditions were very playable. In particular, the greens were smooth and receptive. While the fairways were still dormant they offered good lies and responded well to crisp iron shots.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

beautiful

absolutely beautiful. Great course, friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

VERY DISAPPOINTED

My husband and I teed off about 2:30 and knew we might not finish before sunset. We were done with the front nine in less than 2 hours (we played scramble style to speed up our play). After the 11th hole there were at least 2 groups backed up on every hole. One group told us to play through but came up on the same issue at every single hole. There was no sign of a ranger anywhere. We complained to the golf shop and his response was we monitor a 4 hour 15 min round from the clubhouse. Really, how die you do that with no GPS on the carts nor no ranger. It wasn’t even worth the discount rate we used to book it since we basically only played 9 holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course in Hilton Head

Nice layout, some holes tight. February conditions ok.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Port Royal-Barony

Mid February conditions are always different. With that said, the course is still in good condition and greens are very good. Staff was great as always. Love the the place and highly recommend playing there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

AlicePort

Challenging course. Enjoyed our round. Weather could be better - windy and cold - in the 40s!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

AlicePort

Great course! Conditions not the best - windy and cold!! Definitely will play again in better conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In all fairness

The course was in fair condition considering it is the winter season in Hilton Head. The course will improve and become everything you could expected this spring.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The best set of Greens on the island for under a hundred bucks around

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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