GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.3
3416 Reviews (3416)
5 Stars
1638
4 Stars
1404
3 Stars
277
2 Stars
64
1 Stars
33
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
91.4%
Recommend this course
3198 out of 3416 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
170 Reviews (170)
5 Stars
92
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.9%
Recommend this course
158 out of 170 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
474 Reviews (474)
5 Stars
213
4 Stars
194
3 Stars
55
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.7%
Recommend this course
430 out of 474 reviews
Read Reviews

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.

Book a Tee Time at
Old South Golf Links
Powered by GolfNow.com

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
3416 Reviews (3416)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Reviewer Photos

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of my favorite courses around the area. Traveling for work here and would definitely play again. Greens in good shape, course looks fantastic. Little slow but I played on a Saturday so it’s as expected

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/07/2023

Thanks for the 5 star rating and your positive comments. We hope you get to play Old South again when you are in the area.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always love this place

Been playing here few times a year for last 13 years. Has gotten better and better each time.
Well worth playing this course for any level golfer.
Advise taking a cart, walking can be a little much unless you walk all the time.
Try to find various deals to save a few bucks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/07/2023

We are pleased to hear you have enjoyed playing Old South over the years. Thanks for the 5 star rating.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Scenic and challenging

Very nice course with some great views. Staff was very responsive. Our cart died on the 11th tee and the pro shop had us a new cart within a couple of minutes.I really enjoyed playing Old South.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/07/2023

We apologize for the Inconvenience but our staff would always be quick to respond. We hope you get another opportunity to play in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Excellent condition. Friendly staff. Very fairly priced food and drinks. Played two years ago and came back this week. Will come again when in HH.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 10/31/2023

We are pleased to hear Old South earned a return visit. Thanks for the 5 stars.

Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course. Great value.

Four of us played the Fasio course the day before. Not impressed on any level. Old South was new to us but we took a chance. We all loved it. Great layout and conditions.
Staff was super friendly. This course is definitely worth playing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good golf course…. But hate #7 and #16

Old South is a very good golf course (except for two stupidly laid-out holes—7 and 16!) Good conditions. Fair tee locations.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 10/31/2023

We are pleased to earn 4 stars. #7 & #16 can be challenging but the EPA wouldn't let us fill in the tidal marsh.

Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 10/30/2023

We appreciate your 5 star rating.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old South

Old South was a good layout. There are a couple of quirky holes that are too target to target, but overall a good layout. The greens had been aerated a couple of weeks before, but they were coming into shape and putted well. Enjoyed the round and would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 10/30/2023

Thanks for your positive comments and the 4 stars. Greens were over-seeded with winter grass. Aerification occurs in June and August.

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bad course layout

This course has a bad course layout and is very confusing on where to hit your tee shots. Not a good course for average golfers.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Playing confitions

Beautiful track but areas around and in front of greens somewhat wet and spongy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 10/30/2023

We appreciate the 5 star review. Greens were over-seeded recently and are being irrigated more often until the seed has grown in. We hope you can try another round in the future when it is not as wet.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 10/30/2023

Thanks for your 4 star review.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So disappointed, Atrocious greens

I always look forward to playing this course when visiting HH. What a disappointment this time. The greens were bare, simply horrible. Payed full price, and no mention of greens maintenance or aeration at check in. I love the course layout, but could not stomach the condition of the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 10/25/2023

We regret you were disappointed but over-seeding is necessary in October. The winter grass may not be fully grown in but there is no rushing Mother Nature. If you were unhappy with conditions you could have returned to the golf shop after a few holes and a refund would be offered.

Nearby Courses
Bluffton, South Carolina
Public
4.2588529412
1151
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Private
0.0
0
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Private
0.0
0
Bluffton, South Carolina
Public
3.1243705882
1581
Bluffton, South Carolina
Private
4.8571428571
3
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Private
5.0
1
Bluffton, South Carolina
Private
5.0
1
Bluffton, South Carolina
Private
4.0
1
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Public
0.0
0
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Semi-Private
4.4
245
Bluffton, South Carolina
Private
5.0
4
Bluffton, South Carolina
Private/Resort
3.30555
7
Golf Packages

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

FROM $207 (USD)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Oyster Reef Golf Course, Robber’s Row Course, Barony Course, and The Shipyard Golf Course.

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $137 (USD)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of Palmetto Dunes – Robert Trent Jones Course, Palmetto Dunes – Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Dunes – George Fazio Course, and Hilton Head National Golf Club.

Sea Pines Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $217 (USD)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at the Sea Pines Resort and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of Harbour Town Golf Links, Atlantic Dunes Golf Course, and Heron Point Course.

The Villas at Kiawah Island Stay & Play Package

FROM $177 (USD)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations in a 1 to 4-bedroom unit at The Villas of Kiawah Island and up to 5 rounds of golf on your choice of Kiawah Island - Cougar Point, Kiawah Island - Osprey Point, Kiawah Island - Oak Point, Kiawah Island - Turtle Point, and Kiawah Island - The Ocean Course.

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Stay & Play Package

FROM $337 (USD)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Sanctuary Hotel and up to 4 rounds of golf on your choice of Kiawah Island - Cougar Point, Kiawah Island - Osprey Point, Kiawah Island - Oak Point, Kiawah Island - Turtle Point, and Kiawah Island - The Ocean Course.
Now Reading