Oyster Reef Golf Course in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA

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4.1

1776 Reviews (1776)

5 Stars

746

4 Stars

755

3 Stars

188

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.9

Value

3.8

Layout

4.3

Friendliness

4.5

Pace

4.0

Amenities

4.1

81.6%

Recommend this course

1556 out of 1776 reviews

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4.2

112 Reviews (112)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

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1 Stars

Conditions

4.0

Value

3.8

Layout

4.3

Pace

4.0

Amenities

4.1

StaffFriendliness

4.6

83.0%

Recommend this course

93 out of 112 reviews

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Avg Rating

4.0

236 Reviews (236)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.8

Value

3.7

Layout

4.3

Pace

4.0

Amenities

4.1

StaffFriendliness

4.5

75.8%

Recommend this course

179 out of 236 reviews

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About

Holes 18

Type Semi-Private

Par 72

Length 7018 yards

Slope 137

Rating 74.7

Oyster Reef features elevated tees and lush fairways lined by thick stands of live oak and pine. Numerous doglegs accented by strategically located mounds and fairway bunkers, call for well-planned tee shots. Varying sizes of greens with well-defined tiers place a premium on precise approach shots.

The par-3 sixth hole, which plays 192 yards from the back tees to a green set against a backdrop of Port Royal Sound, is one of the most visually spectacular holes on Hilton Head. Oyster Reef is now a semi-private member-owned club with a limited number of tee times for guest play,

The carefully-maintained facility, designed by noted course architect Rees Jones, continues to be a favorite destination for serious golfers as well as a favorite with locals.

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Gold	72	7018 yards	74.7	137
Blue	72	6440 yards	72.2	124
White	72	6071 yards	70.5	119
Green (W)	72	5288 yards	71.1	120

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Oyster Reef

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Gold M: 74.1/133	375	518	179	384	453	197	398	425	548	3477	398	158	521	422	379	536	204	458	453	3529	7006
Blue M: 71.7/128	350	477	167	372	424	162	362	395	515	3224	357	135	490	388	349	502	176	428	421	3246	6470
White M: 69.8/125 W: 75.4/132	330	463	151	350	373	148	347	373	489	3024	347	127	461	359	328	476	158	392	401	3049	6073
Black M: 68.2/116	310	432	138	338	365	129	332	332	466	2842	326	107	423	335	281	461	112	381	374	2800	5642
Green M: 66.9/113 W: 71.1/124	270	427	124	317	328	124	291	327	458	2666	319	96	418	331	276	431	107	346	345	2669	5335
Handicap	13	5	17	11	7	15	9	1	3		14	18	10	8	12	2	16	4	6
Par	4	5	3	4	4	3	4	4	5	36	4	3	5	4	4	5	3	4	4	36	72
Handicap (W)	13	1	17	11	9	15	7	5	3		12	18	6	4	10	2	16	8	14

Course Details

Year Built 1982

Golf Season Year round

Architect Rees Jones (1982) Keith Evans (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Top Courses in South Carolina (2018 #25)

Reviews

4.1

1776 Reviews (1776)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:

Drinks 9

Patio Dining 6

Course Challenges Include:

Bunkers 23

Water Hazards 16

Narrow Fairways 13

This course/club is great for:

Advanced Golfers 16

Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14

Playing Multiple Courses 13

This Course's Location is:

Convenient to the City 14

At a Resort 8

Near the Airport 7

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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u549135223

Played On 06/02/2017

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Oyster Reef

Course in excellent condition. Good layout with many doglegs and small greens. A challenge for any skill level. Par 3s were not remarkable.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

millerd66

Commented on 06/22/2017

par3 are fun, The historic one is great and then the last one is awesome where it is all carry, you cannot be short or you will be in "jail" I loved the par 3s

OysterReefProShop

Commented on 06/22/2017

I am sorry that our par 3's were less than great. If you wouldn't mind contacting me at some point to discuss what the issue was I would be more than happy to talk with you.
Brian Tabb
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843.681.1764
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u837957508

Played On 04/22/2024

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Good course

Disappointing in that no GPS or scorecard with the layout. Certainly they out of town first time guests? Good course, a few greens a bit rough.

Conditions Average

Value Fair

Layout Average

Friendliness Fair

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

dsmettling

Played On 04/20/2024

Reviews 4

Skill Beginner

Plays Once every three months

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Average

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

u000001603943

Played On 04/20/2024

Reviews 12

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Oyster Reef

Great course. The bunkers were strategically placed to make this course challenging. Pace was good for weekend play.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

u314163209750

Played On 04/19/2024

Reviews 1

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

u1330657163

Played On 04/18/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u000003344707

Played On 04/18/2024

Reviews 7

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Hot weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

u314161393135

Played On 04/18/2024

Reviews 4

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

MaryDoug

Played On 04/17/2024

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Very pleasant staff

Everyone was very nice . Good pace of play . Cart person Cyn makes a good .
Bloody Mary.

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u6759779

Played On 04/17/2024

Reviews 1

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

Chowem

Played On 04/15/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

Gordon9781238

Played On 04/15/2024

Reviews 28

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Texvestor1

Played On 04/13/2024

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

Texvestor1

Played On 04/13/2024

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Texvestor1

Played On 04/13/2024

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Enjoyable

Played with my 2 sons. Course was in good condition and very playable ,but challenging for a super senior (from the green tees).

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u457648079

Played On 04/12/2024

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Slow slow slow

Over 5 hours to play. Fairway grass was thin. Green good. Sand good

Conditions Fair

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Poor

Amenities Poor

Comment

u000002905195

Played On 04/09/2024

Reviews 1

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Fun Day

Myself, wife and I enjoyed the course. Fairways were a bit thin but very playable. Bunkers were really nice. Lots of them...

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

u314163519908

Played On 04/08/2024

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

PBALAW

Played On 04/07/2024

Reviews 29

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Windy weather

Used cart

a decent course - but pace of play was bad until a ranger got a slow foursome moving

nothing special - but better than most of the area courses

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Poor

Difficulty Fairly Easy

Comment

u314162526590

Played On 04/06/2024

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Friendly staff

Everyone from where you drop your bags off to the starter were great. Disappointed that the beverage cart never showed up.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Comment

RG05E8D2BF7258E3F14

Played On 04/02/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

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FAQ

What is the address of Oyster Reef Golf Course?

Oyster Reef Golf Course is located at 155 High Bluff Rd, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926, Beaufort County.

Is Oyster Reef Golf Course open to the public?

Yes, Oyster Reef Golf Course is open to the public.

What year did Oyster Reef Golf Course open?

Oyster Reef Golf Course was built in 1982.

Who designed Oyster Reef Golf Course?

Rees Jones (1982) and Keith Evans (1982) are the architects of Oyster Reef Golf Course.

What is the par of Oyster Reef Golf Course

The par of Oyster Reef Golf Course is 72.

What is the length of Oyster Reef Golf Course

The length of Oyster Reef Golf Course is 7018 yards.

What is the rating of Oyster Reef Golf Course

The rating of Oyster Reef Golf Course is 74.7.

What is the slope of Oyster Reef Golf Course

The slope of Oyster Reef Golf Course is 137.

What are the course conditions at Oyster Reef Golf Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Oyster Reef Golf Course are good.

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