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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%
Recommend this course
178 out of 193 reviews
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4.3
463 Reviews (463)
5 Stars
212
4 Stars
182
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%
Recommend this course
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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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u314164692941
Played On
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
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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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
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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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34mike34
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Reviews 61
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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golfera2
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Natures Choice

Beautiful course with an abundance of wildlife and great scenery.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/11/2023

Thanks for the 4 star review and hope you get to enjoy another round at Old South soon.

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u314164740242
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Cindy1913718
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Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Love it!

First time playing, we loved the course! Beautiful, challenging (for us) holes along the marsh. Excellent course conditions, very friendly staff. We’ll be back!

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

We are glad you found Old South Golf Links and that you will be back. We look forward to seeing you again!

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u314162676240
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314159873192
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Oakreags1962
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Value on HHI

Do not miss playing Old South
From the excellent staff to the course layout to the conditions you will not be disappointed
Everyone I bring to OS walk away saying it’s their favourite

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/20/2023

We are pleased to receive your 5 star review and your positive comments about Old South.

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u314159773679
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old South

Excellent day of golf, course in good shape considering the amount of rain day before.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/20/2023

Old South is fortunate to drain and recover quickly from excessive rain. Thanks for the 4 star review.

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Digsy2
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Wet conditions … but still good shape

First time playing … quite wet due to a lot rain … Reasonable pace of play considering Cart Path only. Greens were pretty slow but rolled well considering wet conditions. Several holes would be played differently the second time around … a bit tricky to figure out best shot off tee. All in all, an enjoyable day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/20/2023

We are glad to hear you enjoyed your day at Old South in spite of less than optimal conditions. We appreciate the 4 star rating.

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U000004314015
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Long Time favorite

It's been a long time since I'd played Old South but it was a worthwhile wait. I remembered every hole and enjoyed sharing the course with a very long time friend....
The course was in great shape, we were first out (love that) and the outside and inside course representatives were engaging and very friendly.
I'll definitely be back in a much shorter time than this lapse....thanks Old South...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/20/2023

We are glad to remain on your "must play" list and will look forward to seeing you back at Old South sooner than later.

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u314163751091
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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9jt2zQlgvpDrDy05DRmA
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Good conditions, but didn't like the layout

This was a very nice course condition-wise, but I didn't care for the design at all. There were 4 times I was in the fairway and couldn't hit the called-for shot to the green because of trees, some in the fairway VERY close to the green, and others with overhang. That, plus a par 5 that you had to hit 7 iron off the tee??!?...just doesn't make sense.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/20/2023

Your comments are unusual as we can't understand which Par 5 you think requires a 7 iron off the tee. We regret you didn't enjoy the course as much as most of our customers do.

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u526159322
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable round

Course was in excellent condition. Got to play it twice and both times pace pf play was under 4 hours. Good value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/20/2023

Thanks for the 5 star review and we are pleased to hear you got in several rounds at Old South.

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u314161804393
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Reviews 2
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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