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4.4
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4.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6606 yards
Slope 140
Rating 72.7

Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Celebration Bermuda Grass
Greens Mini-Verde Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Player (1974) Ron Kirby (1974) Clyde Johnston (2010) Brad Bartell

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

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Reviews

4.3
384 Reviews (384)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 32
Bunkers 31
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Seniors 22
Advanced Golfers 20
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 15
At a Resort 13
Near Local Attractions 12

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4.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Fun course but Management doesn't get it

A fun golf course, the greens were in great shape, fast and true. Management doesn't understand you can't have 5 minute tee times and expect people to enjoy their round. Got to a par three and there were 4 groups backed up to play. It took over 5 hours to play a round of golf! Ridiculous. I only recommend this course because it is in good condition and a nice layout. The cart staff and starter were friendly and apologetic, but Brown Golf Management needs to get its act together.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Plays Once a week
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3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
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Pace Good
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Reviews 1
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

a challenging course with beautiful scenery.Friendlt staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice course. Friendly staff. Plan to return tomorrow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout, excellent condition

Course was in great condition, excellent layout . Pace of play was reasonable and not slow enough to bother our group. Greens slower than I remember them but that was good in a way as they were lightening quick last time.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Just ok

Older course, very slow play, waited every shot. Ranger did nothing. Staff was great...golf experience not so much

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Gator Golf

Loved the course. On the first tee the personable starter introduced us to three of the “toothy” locals! Plenty of room in the fairways for the not so perfect drive. The greens rolled really nicely. A great day on first trip to Dolphin Head! Helpful staff and just a plain fun day of golf!!

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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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First Time Playing

Excellent!

Played on a chilly day so course wide open. Very nice course, plenty of challenges but not too hard. Attractive layout. Nice staff. I will go back sometime.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Very enjoyable day

Temperature was max 50 degrees, welcome was much warmer and the course was in great winter shape. Not too many people playing on a cold day so we get round in good time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great shape

Acturacy is required to score blue tees good test leaving long irons to green s great shape and good layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First time, great time

We were really impressed with this course and we are glad it's now open to the public .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great course. Great deal.

Generally wide fairways and challenging but fair approach opportunities. Greens are in beautiful shape and fast, fast, fast -- nothing like what's back home -- so practice your putting if playing here. Weather was overcast but the course was in great condition. Played here last year and had plans to come back so was also happy to receive e-mail on special rates which made playing this fun and enjoyable course a great deal!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terrific Greens

I booked as a single and was paired with another single who had never played there and couple from Canada who have probably played every course in the HH area over the last few years.

The starter was friendly and gave us our instructions, there was a ranger who circled the course numerous times, and until we reached the final 5 holes I don't think we waited much at all.

My group was a pleasure to play with, as we all played ready golf. and the course was in good shape considering the time of year, with the greens being the outstanding feature of this course.

I will play this course again when in the area, as being familiar with the course will be an advantage as there are numerous blind shots and some knowledge of the greens can help save a few shots.

I did score 84 which is about average for me , but I did hit a few bad shots and felt I could have been better. EX: the last par 3, I think # 17 needs to be played to the left side of the green as the front right is narrow and with the pin front right if you carry a little to long you are in trouble.

SO if you are playing for the first time just play to the middle of the green. That same day I think #16 was back left on a top shelf and a few yards from three sides of the green.

I had played Shipyard a few days earlier, and the tee boxes, and fairways were not as good as Dolphin Head and the greens were no where near the speed and condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Layout & Facilities

Enjoyed our round at Dolphin Head. Course was in good shape and the greens rolled very true. Fair test of golf with a number of challenging holes. Staff was helpful all around. Always a nice game at Dolphin Head.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

jfill48

The best course we played in Hilton Head. Greens were very fast. Fairways and tee boxes were great. Will play it again when we return. Great value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Quick greens - but fair

Our foursome had some difficulty with gauging the speed of the greens. Hard to read putts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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