Oyster Reef Golf Course in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA | GolfPass
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4.1
2009 Reviews 2009 Reviews
5 Stars
836
4 Stars
847
3 Stars
227
2 Stars
73
1 Stars
26
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
82.2%
Recommend this course
1749 out of 2009 reviews
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3.8
87 Reviews 87 Reviews
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.4%
Recommend this course
63 out of 87 reviews
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4.1
216 Reviews 216 Reviews
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
87
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.3%
Recommend this course
180 out of 216 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7018 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.7

Oyster Reef features elevated tees and lush fairways lined by thick stands of live oak and pine. Numerous doglegs accented by strategically located mounds and fairway bunkers, call for well-planned tee shots. Varying sizes of greens with well-defined tiers place a premium on precise approach shots.

The par-3 sixth hole, which plays 192 yards from the back tees to a green set against a backdrop of Port Royal Sound, is one of the most visually spectacular holes on Hilton Head. Oyster Reef is now a semi-private member-owned club with a limited number of tee times for guest play,

The carefully-maintained facility, designed by noted course architect Rees Jones, continues to be a favorite destination for serious golfers as well as a favorite with locals.

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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (1982) Keith Evans (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

4.1
2009 Reviews (2009)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 23
Water Hazards 16
Narrow Fairways 13
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 16
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
Playing Multiple Courses 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 14
At a Resort 8
Near the Airport 7

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Unable To Finish 18 Holes

We had a 436 T-Time. My husband and I can easily play in 4 hours. We made the turn at 630. Waited every hole on the front 9. After 9 holes the Ranger told us we wouldn't be able to finish the round and to have the carts back to the clubhouse by 8 pm. There were 5 groups ahead of us, each having 6 players. We passed them all as we headed back to the club house. They were all still playing. We were able to get 4 holes in when we hit the other groups. It's a nice course with a great restaurant. We visit Hilton Head at least twice a year. Not sure if we will go back.

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Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Worth A Try

Oyster is one of my favorite courses to play. I come here in late April and it's not really summer conditions just yet. All of the island is begging for rain. The course was dry and hard in the fairway, but the greens were in great condition. If you haven't played down here before, you have to remember that you're at sea level and the club you're used to using at 150 yards won't be enough. It pays to be smart out here. A bogey score on some holes is not necessarily a negative. Trying to be a hero will cost you strokes. Sand traps are plentiful and hitting out of them is like trying to hit your ball out of a bowl of sugar. If you can keep your ball in play off the tee and can make 10 foot putts, you will be happy with your score at the end of the day. A good short game pays big dividends out here.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

I was very excited to play this course with many positive comments from friends. For the amount charged, I was very disappointed in the fairways, and their lack of grass .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout, staff friendly

Played late afternoon , staff was friendly, enjoyed the layout. Greens were in good condition, but honestly the fairways were in very poor condition with very little grass on most of the fairways. If I had paid the prime time rate, I would have been quite disappointed due to the fairways.

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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic layout

Very enjoyable day !
Layout is fantastic bunker placements were good locations .

The only down side was the grass in the fairways was very sparse .
The greens were in great shape but the speed was slower than I would like but rolled true !

I will be back to play it again .

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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course Layout but….

Absolutely loved the layout of this course. Every hole was interesting. Signature hole was fun. I would make this my go to course for Hilton Head. The tee boxes and the greens were great. But the fairways really needed some work. Very thin. Maybe it was just a little early for growth. And the driving range was not good. Very torn up. But really I will play this course again.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gr8 greens

Need to pay better attention to pace of play. 5 hour round. Greens were gr8….. most fairways need to be more green, no totally bare spots. Enjoyed and had fun and will go back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Condition

I played on an almost perfect day, so my perception is a little skewed. The course was in good condition and the greens were in even better shape. The layout is enjoyable and only the greens really require some precision. I will definitely return.

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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Timer

The layout is very enjoyable and course conditions were very good. Everyone on staff was friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The grass needs to grow

The greens were nice but the fairways had insufficient grass. Good course to play later in the season.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Cart Girl on HHI

Love Cindy she makes the best Bloody MRy’s . We now call it “the Cindy”! Greens are kept up nicely and the staff are extremely helpful and friendly

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