Shipyard Golf Club Hilton Head Island
Shipyard Hilton Head Golf Club Tee Times and Course Details
View Score CardThree nines combine into an 18-hole round in any of three pairings — book by which pairing is playing that day, not a single fixed course.
- Designer:
- George Cobb / Willard Byrd
- Holes:
- 27 (3 nine-hole courses: Clipper, Galleon, Brigantine)
- Phone:
- (843) 681-1750
Shipyard Golf Hilton Head Island SC Overview
Shipyard Golf Club is one of the island’s oldest courses — 27 holes across three distinct nines, Clipper, Galleon, and Brigantine, combined in pairs for an 18-hole round. Two of the three, Clipper and Galleon, opened in 1970 as George Cobb designs; Willard C. Byrd’s Brigantine followed in 1982. From 1982 to 1984, Shipyard hosted the Hilton Head Senior International, an early PGA Tour Champions event. For the island’s other courses, see the full Hilton Head golf courses directory.
The Three Nines
One of Shipyard’s most demanding nines — long-game pressure, well-placed hazards, and large, well-bunkered greens.
One of Shipyard’s two original nines, moving through large oaks and tall pines for a classic Hilton Head test.
The shortest of the three nines, with lagoons, slight doglegs, and a premium on accuracy over length.
| 18-Hole Pairing | Gold (Rating/Slope) | Blue (Rating/Slope) | White (Rating/Slope) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galleon / Clipper | 73.3 / 140 | 71.4 / 132 | 69.4 / 124 |
| Clipper / Brigantine | 73.2 / 137 | 70.9 / 131 | 68.9 / 123 |
| Brigantine / Galleon | 72.5 / 133 | 70.5 / 124 | 68.7 / 120 |
Shipyard Golf Course HHI Yardages — Galleon + Clipper
Hole 1
Par 4
Shipyard Golf Club Reviews
Shipyard's reviews split along a clear line, and it is not really about the golf. The course itself is well liked: the greens and fairways draw steady praise, the zoysia surfaces get singled out for running smooth and fast, and the layout is repeatedly called fun and playable for mixed-ability groups. Three nines on one property for a single green fee is widely rated as some of the best value on the island. What varies is the hospitality. Plenty of reviewers describe the staff as friendly and accommodating; a comparable share report the opposite, citing unprofessional service and inconsistent answers on things like walking policy, and some find conditioning uneven from one nine to the next. The 3.8 average reads less like a mediocre course than like a good-value course whose service you cannot quite predict — so if a specific detail matters to your round, confirm it when you book.
Praised
- Greens and fairways — smooth, fast zoysia surfaces
- Value — 27 holes on one property for one green fee
- A fun layout that suits mixed abilities
- Friendly, accommodating staff (when it goes well)
Common complaints
- Service that can turn unprofessional
- Inconsistent answers on policies like walking
- Conditioning occasionally uneven across the three nines
Our summary of 350 reviews.
Shipyard Golf Club, Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island SC
Shipyard Golf Club is on Shipyard Drive inside Shipyard Plantation, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, next to the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, on the central Atlantic side of the island. The clubhouse bar and grill, Brickyard Pub, is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and has a covered patio over the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Updated
Is Shipyard Golf Club one course or three?
Shipyard is 27 holes across three separate nine-hole courses — Clipper, Galleon, and Brigantine — combined in pairs for an 18-hole round. Which two nines you play can vary by tee time, so ask when booking if you have a preference.
How long is Shipyard Golf Club?
The default Galleon + Clipper 18-hole pairing plays 6,878 yards from the Gold tees at a par of 72 — see the full tee-by-tee breakdown above. Each of the three nines is itself a par-36, roughly 3,350-3,500-yard test from the Gold tees.
Shipyard Golf Club reviews
Shipyard holds a 3.8-star average across roughly 350 reviews. The course draws consistent praise for its zoysia greens, its fairways and a layout that suits mixed abilities, and 27 holes on one property rates as strong value. Service is the split: many reviewers call the staff friendly and accommodating while others report the opposite, so the fair read is that hospitality is inconsistent rather than poor.
Has Shipyard Golf Club hosted any professional tournaments?
Yes — it was the home of the Hilton Head Senior International, an early PGA Tour Champions event, from 1982 to 1984.
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