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4.1
2435 Reviews (2435)
5 Stars
771
4 Stars
1052
3 Stars
411
2 Stars
150
1 Stars
51
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
85.2%
Recommend this course
2013 out of 2435 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
157 Reviews (157)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
79.0%
Recommend this course
124 out of 157 reviews
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4.1
307 Reviews (307)
5 Stars
114
4 Stars
129
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.0%
Recommend this course
261 out of 307 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6735 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.4
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Shipyard Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Greens Diamond Zoysia Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1970) Willard Byrd (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs 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, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Reviews

4.1
2435 Reviews (2435)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Brunch 7
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 23
Bunkers 22
Narrow Fairways 12
This course/club is great for:
Playing Multiple Courses 16
Advanced Golfers 15
Seniors 13
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 13
Convenient to the City 11
Near Local Attractions 8

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Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Fall Outing

Travel to Hilton Head repeatedly to enjoy playing multiple courses. Shipyard has a unique layout that allows you to play three different nine holes. While almost every hole has water, most players have a chance at par. But that doesn’t mean that birdies are easy to come by. My partner makes sure they have extra water balls too… Because there’s No Way they’re going near to the water because of the silent but deadly Gators that lurk around.

The greens are in incredible shape. You definitely have to have a delicate touch as your ball will roll a long way. Green side bunkers are soft and are challenging with a variety of depths that ensure that part of your game better be ready. They are also positioned in ways to make the openings to the greens narrow .

While we enjoy playing as many courses possible, this is one that I’m ready to squeeze in again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and very helpful staff.

Excellent hospitality at the Pro shop desk and the bag drop. The course was in great condition and very playable from the tees.
Also, I accidentally left my bag at the course and when I returned the next morning the staff had stored my clubs for me for pickup.
I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great experience

Staff was excellent. Course in great shape. Again, no drinking water on the course. Older/senior guests need water.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I rated this course good but it was at the top of the good rating. Staff were very friendly. It was a great golfing day for our group. Pace was about 4 1/2 hours but that has become the norm at resort golf.

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

Great course for any level of golfer.

Shipyard was a wonderful course to play. It was in beautiful condition and well maintained. Our foursome was a senior foursome and from the up tees we could have a great experience with an opportunity for some success if we hit quality shots. More accomplished golfers will find a better challenge playing from the back tees. We completely enjoyed our trip around Shipyard and highly recommend it for any level of golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly staff

I’m new to golf so I was a bit intimidated to play here but the friendly staff put me to ease immediately. The course was beautiful and well maintained. Can’t wait to go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rental clubs

Sent my clubs thru ShipSticks. Clubs never showed up untill 3 days into vacation. Had to rent clubs, buy balls, glove. All equipment was excellent Callaway Rogue woods and irons. Great pro shop.

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

Love this course

I don't have a single complaint about the course. The only flaw was the refreshment cart person totally ignored us twice and we only saw her twice during 18 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable Round!

The Shipyard experience has really improved over the past year. It seems like the management has really made a concerted effort to improve the course and overall experience. Kudos to Shipyard on the tine and effort they've put into improving their product. Will play again in June!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pace of play

Our Group let two players play through.
Instead of hurrying them along we were the ones that got in trouble. It was uncomfortable enough for my wife and I to quit after 9. The staff was courteous and refunded the remaining 9 wholes.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Best Greens

Best Greens I've played since I've been here. Beautiful course great Layout lots of extras cart girl,bucket of balls and a good starter and Marshall. Had new Golfers in front of us but he managed to keep them going. Said 2hours and 15 for 9 and that s what it was. Highly recommend this especially with the fall price. Thumbs up

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Solid HHI Course

Great weather, great course conditions. Lots of dog legs. Fun course. The price I paid ( under $100) is actually good for the area. Booked on GolfNow the day before. In season can be $40 - $50 more to play mornings. Cheaper after noon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Surprised

Was warned the pace might be slow, but the pace was 4:20. I'm a very fast player so the pace always challenges me patience wise. But here the pace was fine. The conditions, considering the overseeding season were very good. Staff friendly. I would have like to see a beverage cart more often, but every course is having the same issue finding help. Value for the money is great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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FROM $137 (USD)
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