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4.3
3468 Reviews (3468)
5 Stars
1664
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1424
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
91.0%
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4.4
197 Reviews (197)
5 Stars
97
4 Stars
81
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.9%
Recommend this course
181 out of 197 reviews
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4.3
462 Reviews (462)
5 Stars
214
4 Stars
181
3 Stars
53
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
416 out of 462 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
3468 Reviews (3468)

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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Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great golf along the bay

I always play Old South when in HHI/Bluffton. This visit was a late afternoon 9, but whether 9 or 18 this is a fun and varied golf course with a mix of open, wooded, and challenging bayside holes (on either 9). Built for golf and not through a development, it has the best bay views of the courses I've played here. The staff is friendly and helpful and the course is set up to be fun for all levels of player.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/11/2017

Thanks for the great review and letting others know what a fun course Old South is to play. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the layout

4 1/2 hour round greens were great except for a few spots that had some disease overall a great course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Greens were very slow. Fairways were full of spots of funky growth.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Always a interesting course

Everything about this course is positive, greens,fairways and traps always well maintained. layout is challenging and interesting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful march views and pace of play was excellent.

Played on a gorgeous morning on this beautiful course. Play was on pace and course was interesting. A few greens had some damaged areas and all were running slow.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging & Fun To Play

OSL is sneaky challenging. There’s a lot of fairway undulations, varied green sizes, elevated greens & carries over hazards & water. The course & greens are in good shape for this time of year. Very friendly & accommodating staff all around.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course was below expectations

The pace of play was very slow - almost 5 hours and some of dog leg holes were hokey - over extended penalty areas with limited landing opportunities. The staff was great but we will not return.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/15/2024

We regret to hear you were not pleased with your round at Old South. Most enjoy the variety and challenge of our layout and the spectacular scenery.

Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Early round

Got off as a single before my tee time. Two players joined up with me and we had a great time. Two or three funky holes on the back nine but otherwise a very nice layout. The greens are not heavily bunkered. Nice driving range and putting green. I play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/15/2024

It's great to hear you enjoyed your day of golf at Old South and we are glad to hear you will be back!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old South

Only problem
S were very slow greens and the course design has some areas that slow the pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/15/2024

We appreciate the 4 star review.

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