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4.0
1053 Reviews (1053)
5 Stars
358
4 Stars
487
3 Stars
152
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
83.4%
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4.1
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
86.3%
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44 out of 51 reviews
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4.0
161 Reviews (161)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
71
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
82.6%
Recommend this course
133 out of 161 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6543 yards
Slope 137
Rating 71.9

The Barony Course at Port Royal Golf Club constitutes 18 of this well-known island facility's 54 holes.

Playing to just 6,543 yards from the gold tees, Barony is a very enjoyable course for all skill levels. The back nine in particular is a fine mix of long and short holes. Like its sister courses at Port Royal, Barony begins and ends at the club's beautiful Antebellum-style clubhouse.

From the tee, many of the holes on Barony appear to be relatively open. But as you approach the green the real challenge of the course becomes clear. The greens are small and protected by deep bunkers and Bermuda rough, demanding an excellent touch with the medium and short irons. This is a course where accuracy, not length is the key factor.

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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1963)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in South Carolina (2017 #24)

Reviews

4.0
1053 Reviews (1053)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 9
Bunkers 6
Narrow Fairways 6
This course/club is great for:
Playing Multiple Courses 7
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 6

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Underwhelming greens.

The course is still nice.

Just felt that the greens lacked character and could’ve been in better shape. Of the courses we played, the least favorite.

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5.0
First Time Playing

Very nice experience!

Teed off 0700 Sunday a.m. so no one ahead of us and played in 3 1/2 hours. Nice track with several smaller greens and good mix of trouble (sand and water) and openness. Course in very good shape. Saw previous comment about poor condition of greens due to recent aeration but I disagree- you could barely see where they had been punched and they rolled fast and true and were fun and had some challenge. No GPS on carts so bring your range finder or fire up your distance app. All in all a very nice experience!

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Pace Excellent
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3.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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3.0
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Wet weather
Used cart

Barony

Biggest issue - A course of this caliber should certainly have GPS on cart. The standard is the standard and this is below the standard.

Greens were recently aerated but this was not a huge issue.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Aireated, not a pleasant experience.

there was no mention till after we paid, course was just aireated. We'd love to play under normal conditions.
Gary

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Greens were dry and rough fairways better condition then the greens,

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Challenging Layout

I do not drive the ball long so I played the Black/Green tees Still had 11 holes where I hit fairway/hybrids into the greens. Shot 77 with 31 putts with 12 FIRs and 11 GIRs, so it was a pretty good day. Plenty of doglegs to negotiate. If you do not hit a long ball, put aside your ego and have a better chance of scoring from the forward tees. You'll enjoy it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable! 😉

First time playing Port Royal. Staff was friendly. Course was in great shape. Beverage carts on course. Layout allowed for various shots and used almost all the clubs in my bag. Few areas being repaired but nothing that couldn't be moved just a bit to allow repairs to grow in for future. A few sand traps didn't have much sand and were under repair. Just don't go in the sand and you're fine! 😃 I wasn't that lucky! LOL! Will definitely be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Disappointed

I had played this course several years ago.
The course was not the better of the existing courses back then and I believe the conditions have gone down hill.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

Great course, in great condition. Was first one out for the day, played 18 in 2 hours 10 minutes. Was fantastic. Will definitely return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Greens are back!

I've played this course several times, but hands down this course is in the best condition I have ever seen. (June 2023) Greens, which had damage earlier in the spring, have completely recovered and the fairways are lush. First ones out on a Sunday morning at 7AM, capped off by a tasty lunch at the Robber's Row Grill.

Additionally, you may not find a better practice area on the island. There is a large area for short game work, practice sand, putting, large driving range - and best of all they have a 3-hole "practice loop" that you can play 3 times for $25. (a full par-4, par-3 and a par-5) A great idea if you don't have time for a full 18. GREAT FOR KIDS.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Spectacular course!

Nice course was just going to practice but decided to play! Glad I did! Shot my personal best score! Challenging course but fair! Had ample birdie opportunities but couldn’t convert. If your down here give it a try.

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