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Old South Golf Links, Bluffton, SC

Old South Golf, South Carolina, Tee Times and Course Details

Public

Panoramic marsh views along the Intracoastal Waterway, generally regarded as one of the area’s best-value rounds.

6,772
Yards
72.7
Rating
141
Slope
72
Par
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50 Buckingham Plantation Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910Get directions →
Designer:
Clyde B. Johnston, ASGCA
Opened:
1991
Phone:
(843) 785-5353
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Old South Course Handicap Calculator

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How this is calculated

Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope ÷ 113) + (Course Rating − Par), rounded to a whole number. For example, a 14.2 index on the Gold tees (72.7 / 141, par 72) is 14.2 × 141 ÷ 113 + (72.7 − 72) = 18.4, which rounds to 18. Some formats and events apply a percentage allowance on top of this number, so check your event’s rules.

The Old South Golf Links Scorecard: Par, Yardage & Course Ratings

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Old South Golf Links hole-by-hole yards by tee, men's view
Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Handicap111391771315512181082144166
Par445354434364344544353672
Gold3834155301675333973701604003,3554031853903535553844171805503,4176,772
Blue3653905021555133703531403683,1563811703703355353543831655053,1986,354
White3303554551404503403151123082,8053431583323205153303551534682,9745,779
Green2803554151254502953151122782,6253001362863204072832751323712,5105,135
Red280305415125411295270752782,4543001362862724072831351323712,3224,776
Old South Golf Links men's tees: par, length, course rating and slope
TeeParYardsRatingSlope
Gold726,77272.7141
Blue726,35470.7134
White725,77968.9123
Green725,13564.9112
Red724,77663.6105

Yardage, par, handicap, course rating and slope by tee. Tees and yardages can change, so confirm with the club before you play.

Old South Golf Links scorecard: par, handicap and yardage for every hole by tee
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Hole-by-Hole Yardages

Hole 1

Par 4
Gold
383
Blue
365
White
330
Green
280
Red
280

Old South Golf Course Hilton Head Flyover

For Old South golf, South Carolina’s Lowcountry doesn’t get much better than this Bluffton course, which opened in 1991 just over the bridge from Hilton Head Island and was named a Golf Digest “Top Ten New Public Course” that year. Clyde Johnston’s design runs through towering live oaks and rolling terrain, with island greens overlooking the marshes of McKay’s Creek — the course has been named Hilton Head Monthly’s “Favorite Public Course” more than a dozen times. For the island’s other courses, see the full Hilton Head golf courses directory.

Old South Golf Links Photos and McKay’s Creek Island Greens

Clyde Johnston’s design makes the most of its Lowcountry setting — towering live oaks and rolling terrain lead to island greens set right against the marshes of McKay’s Creek, with real wildlife (wood storks, hawks, deer, and alligators) visible throughout the round. The course is both GEO Certified and an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, and has been named “Lowcountry Golf Course of the Year” twice, in 2011 and 2021.

Old South Golf Links, Buckingham Plantation Drive, Bluffton SC

Old South Golf Links is on Buckingham Plantation Drive in Bluffton, SC, just over the bridge from Hilton Head Island — a short drive for anyone staying on the island who wants a change of scenery.

Old South Golf Links Reviews

Scenery is what reviewers of Old South lead with: marsh views and a genuinely notable amount of wildlife. Fairways and bunkers are described as well kept, staff as friendly and accommodating, and the round as good value. The one thing that splits opinion is the greens, which a recurring minority report finding in poor condition — worth asking about if putting surfaces matter to your round.

Praised

  • Stunning marsh views
  • Abundant wildlife on the course
  • Well-maintained fairways and bunkers
  • Friendly, welcoming staff
  • Good value

Common complaints

  • Greens are sometimes reported in poor condition

Our summary of 547 reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated

Who designed Old South Golf Links?

Clyde B. Johnston, ASGCA, designed the course, which opened in 1991 and was named a Golf Digest “Top Ten New Public Course” that year.

How long is Old South Golf Links?

It plays 6,772 yards from the Gold tees at a par of 72, down to 4,776 yards from the Red tees — see the full tee-by-tee breakdown above.

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