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4.3
3473 Reviews (3473)
5 Stars
1666
4 Stars
1427
3 Stars
281
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%
Recommend this course
3250 out of 3473 reviews
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4.4
200 Reviews (200)
5 Stars
99
4 Stars
82
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
92.0%
Recommend this course
184 out of 200 reviews
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4.3
462 Reviews (462)
5 Stars
214
4 Stars
182
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.3%
Recommend this course
417 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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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
3473 Reviews (3473)

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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Betsy07
Played On
Reviews 26
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
Amenities Excellent
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u772054545
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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gwarnicki12
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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MaryDoug
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Kz66k9b8XCzPqwuiuTQ7
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Golf Course

Loved the course. It’s a standout in the area and I highly recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Rod9959247
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Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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hondobob
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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hondobob
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Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Just a beautiful golf course, with fantastic views, difficult greens & good times!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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kellum491
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0

I Got Screwed

I thought (and did) click on tee times for the next day. However within a half hour of making this tee time, I noticed it was listed for the current day and immediately tried to navigate your contact system. I was able to do so and was informed the tee time would be canceled. Today I was charged $114.00. Why?

Your reservation system has done this to me in the past. You enter a date in advance and it automatically kicks back to the current day when you change researching availability at another venue.

Peter Mohn

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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kaympt
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Don8414585
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Favorite Hilton Head area course

This course continues to prove to be my favorite in the area.
Great layout, can play very different depending on the tees you choose and always fun to visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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020850
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A little wet

Love the course. Nice folks. Had first tee time so pace of play was no problem. Just the course holds water, cart path only.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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scott7540688
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Really good wxperience

The course is a very interesting course with a mix of “bomber holes” and “target holes”. The greens were good, but a touch slow. It had rained a TON the night before, so the course was very wet, but it played fair, but challenging. I was first off the tee to start the day and got around in just over 2 hours. The starter and clubhouse staff were very friendly. I totally enjoyed my round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/15/2024

We appreciate your thoughtful comments and the 5 star review. We hope to see you back at Old South soon and bring your friends!

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u314160949803
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314164692941
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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sylvainlabre
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u8198119
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sweet course

Just beautiful. Soaked from the rain but that’s not on them.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/29/2023

We appreciate the 5 star review and hope you get to play under more favorable conditions.

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u336108773
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging in a relaxing way.

The par 3s have very reasonable distances about 125 yds for female tee. A couple of the par 4s are target golf. Tricky but not impossible, and the gorgeous view brings joy so it doesn't matter how many balls you lose. Immaculate course, lots of wildlife, thoroughly enjoyable.
Got the round done in 3 hours .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/18/2023

Thanks for the 5 star review and your thoughtful comments. We hope to see you at Old South again.

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u314159402736
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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34mike34
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dec 2023

Great facility and layout. Staff over the top friendly and helpful. Only played 27 this time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/11/2023

Thanks for the 5 star review and for mentioning our great staff. We hope you keep Old South on your "must play" list.

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