Whether you have played a course 20+ times a year or looking to play the course for the first time, insights from an insider can help enhance your golf experience. Below is an interview with Tom Kern who shares some valuable tidbits about the course, memorable holes and must eats and treats at the 19th.
Give Our Readers An Overview of the Golf Course/Property This is a Rees Jones designed course that has been voted one of the top 20 courses in the Carolinas and enjoys a reputation as a favorite among Hilton head Island golfers. This championship course offers 66 bunkers which are well placed off the elevated tees and guard undulating 2 and 3 tiered greens. Numerous dogleg fairways, accented by strategically-located mounds and fairway bunkers call for well-planned tee shots.
What Tips or Local Knowledge Would You Provide To Help Them Score Better At Your Course? Choosing from the 4 sets of tees makes this a ideal course for about any type of golfer. It can be a challenging as you want or can play very player friendly.
Recent Awards or What You Are Most Proud About The Course? 2008 Lowcountry Golf Course of the Year
What Is The Signature, Most Talked About, or Most Photographed Hole? The signature hole is our Par 3 6th hole. This Par 3 looks out over the Port Royal Sound and Paris Island. Their is a deep bunker facing the green, so selecting enough club is a must to hit the shallow and sloping green.
What Is Your Favorite Hole? Any Tips to Play It? My favorite hole is the Par 3 16th hole. It is a long par 3 that has a large pond the extends from the tee box to the green. Baling out on this hole is not a option.
Must Have Dish or Drink after the round at the 19th Hole? The Oyster Reef Grill room is a ideal place to discuss your round of golf over drink after playing this Rees Jones design.
Back Tee Stats Par: 72 Yardage: 7018 Slope: 134 Rating: 74.5
More Information Oyster Reef Golf Club 155 High Bluff Road Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928 843-681-1764 www.oysterreefgolfclub.com/
