Oyster Reef Golf Club
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina | 18 holes | Par: 72 | 7018 yards
When Oyster Reef Golf Club on Hilton Head Island opened in 1982, it was recognized by many golf experts as one of the best new courses in the U.S., because of its fortunate location, a well-known designer in Rees Jones and a clever layout.
When Oyster Reef Golf Club on Hilton Head Island opened in 1982, it was recognized by many golf experts as one of the best new courses in the U.S., because of its fortunate location, a well-known designer in Rees Jones and a clever layout.
After a failed attempt at changing the golf course from Bermuda to bent grass, Oyster Reef has rebounded, and more than 20 years after its opening, it is beginning to get the same acclaim it once garnered.
"The layout, on the other hand, always has been and will continue to be top notch," said former TravelGolf.com writer Shane Sharp.
"True, the course winds its way through a number of houses that sit right off the fairways and greens, but Jones' clever use of dogleg holes, elevated greens and oyster shell-shaped bunkers makes the course one of the most fun on the island."
Playing to more than 7,000 yards with a 139-slope rating from the tips, Oyster Reef continues to be a place where golfers go to look for a challenge, as well as one of the most visually appealing courses in the entire Hilton Head region.
Par, yardages and course ratings
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 6071 | 70.5 | 119 |
| Blue | 72 | 6440 | 72.2 | 124 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5288 | 71.1 | 120 |
| Gold | 72 | 7018 | 74.7 | 137 |
Articles:
At a glance
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Keith Evans, Rees Jones
- Type: Semi-Private
- Built in: 1982
- Golf Season: Year round
- Visitor Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Search tee times
Practice facilities
- Driving range: Yes
- Putting green: Yes
Tuition
- Teaching pro:
- Golf school / golf academy:
Services
- Pro: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes - included in green fees
- Pull carts:
Prices
- Week days: $39 - $135
- Weekends: $39 - $135 Tee times from $52 - Check prices / availability
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- Been playing weekly all summer. It is in FANTASTIC shape and very challenging. Would highly recommend locals and visitors include this course in their rounds.We played oyster reef on Tuesday, March 15 as two threesomes, we all enjoyed the course very much. In fact we like it so much we came back on the 17th and played it again. The course rewards accurate shotmaking Particularly approach shots to the green. Layout is quite interesting and the course was in the best shape of all the courses we played that week. All staff was very friendly and accommodating. We found Richard the course concierge to be extremely friendly and helpful in finding places for dinner! We stayed one of the days for lunch, the food and service was excellent. We will not hesitate to play this course on our next trip back to Hilton head.for 75$ it wasn't worth it. Fairways were spotty at best and the greens didn't compare at all to Hilton head national or golden bear for a lot less money.
$45 to $55 would have been a lot. you can't rest on what condition it normal is..I bring 24 golfer down in Feb won't bring my group to your course.
