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4.3
3460 Reviews (3460)
5 Stars
1660
4 Stars
1422
3 Stars
279
2 Stars
66
1 Stars
33
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
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91.1%
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3238 out of 3460 reviews
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4.4
193 Reviews (193)
5 Stars
97
4 Stars
79
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.2%
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178 out of 193 reviews
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4.3
465 Reviews (465)
5 Stars
212
4 Stars
184
3 Stars
55
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.1%
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 72 6772 yards 72.7 138
Blue 72 6354 yards 70.4 132
White 72 5779 yards 68.6 116
Red (W) 71 4776 yards 68.2 117
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Old South Golf Links
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: 72.7/141 383 415 530 167 533 397 370 160 400 3355 403 185 390 353 555 384 417 180 550 3417 6772
Blue M: 70.7/134 365 390 502 155 513 370 353 140 368 3156 381 170 370 335 535 354 383 165 505 3198 6354
White M: 68.9/123 W: 73.9/140 330 355 455 140 450 340 315 112 308 2805 343 158 332 320 515 330 355 153 468 2974 5779
Combo M: 66.2/116 280 355 455 140 450 295 315 112 278 2680 300 158 286 320 515 283 275 153 468 2758 5438
Green M: 64.9/112 W: 69.7/122 280 355 415 125 450 295 315 112 278 2625 300 136 286 320 407 283 275 132 371 2510 5135
Red M: 63.6/105 W: 67.8/115 277 307 402 125 417 287 218 72 288 2393 300 132 270 272 400 274 137 127 345 2257 4650
Handicap 11 13 9 17 7 1 3 15 5 12 18 10 8 2 14 4 16 6
Par 4 4 5 3 5 4 4 3 4 36 4 3 4 4 5 4 4 3 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 11 5 3 15 1 7 13 17 9 4 18 10 2 6 8 14 16 12

Course Details

Year Built 1991
Golf Season Year round
Architect Clyde Johnston (1991) Brad Bartell MacCurrach Golf

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
3460 Reviews (3460)

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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denman1002
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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peter2014
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u314164831309
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Mairi
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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u942485859
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great place to golf!

Very nice course! Interesting hole layouts, some of them require strategy instead of taking out the driver on all Par 4’s. Having the GPS on the cart was very helpful especially if it’s your first time playing it. The greens were in great shape, they were pretty slow when we played. A few locals recommended this course. It was well worth the price! Would play it again! They’re some awesome views of the marshlands and the bridge going to Hilton Head.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 02/28/2024

Thanks for the enthusiastic 5 star review. Greens will speed up as the weather warms so we hope you can play another round.

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u314163686661
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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ron90a
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Reviews 58
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Used cart

flip a coin

Like my tires, my age (78) is less important than the wear and tear. As such, I have moved up. The result was 4 pars and 14 bogies. Handicap for such a round would be 21+, but who cares, I had fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/28/2024

We are glad you had fun and appreciate your 5 star review.

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Jim2175897
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful Low Country Course

Pristine natural property. Outstanding layout and open feel, almost like a park. Greens were over seeded and not in great shape. Great, helpful staff, really helped me when I missed my tee time. Most reasonable priced food at the restaurant. Two memorable target holes. Greens are just a tad too small. I loved this course and would come back again and again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/28/2024

Thanks for your 5 star review. We appreciate the mention of our great staff and hope you have another opportunity to play Old South Golf Links.

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u314164707195
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Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314162475095
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Cart paths need some work

We always enjoy this course

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/28/2024

Thanks for your 4 star review! We are glad you enjoy Old South!

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u314164820931
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000005374376
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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uTAWW7458TA
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u9913044
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Old South

I played a super nice course on the island that was only $10 more per person for 18, so I was expecting something similar for the money. I was a little disappointed, don’t get me wrong it was decent, I was just expecting something more! Basically the range was average, course conditions were average, and the amenities were just average.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 01/30/2024

We regret you were disappointed and rarely hear that from our guests.

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u257719793
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Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u199959894
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Old South

I really like the layout and challenge of Old South. The course Fairways and even greens were soft. The day we played was cart paths only. The Greens look like they were recently over seeded with rye and were really slow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/30/2024

Overseeding was done in October but the greens are slower than normal due to our wet, cold weather this winter. Sunshine and 60s will make a huge difference.

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u257719793
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Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314164764708
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
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice course, some interesting holes!

Old South in mid-January was in very nice shape. Greens were beautiful green color, and tee boxes also. Course was in very good overall condition, including well maintained bunkers and sand traps. I shot a bit over my average, but that was mostly due to lack of familiarity with the course.
Very good value for the greens fee, which includes a cart $50-60.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314160512180
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly staff

First time in HH and had a preconceived notion that everyone would look down on visitors. But, the opposite was true. Everyone we came in contact with was pleasant and friendly! Claire

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 01/30/2024

Our staff is super friendly to everyone and we are glad you noticed. Thanks for the 5 star review!

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u314162298198
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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