50 Buckingham Plntn Drive,
Bluffton, South Carolina SC 29910
Office
+1 (800) 257 8997Pro shop
+1 (843) 785 5353Fax
+1 (843) 837 7375Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Jim Uremovich (PGA, Head Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Woodland, riverside and residential.
Designer:
Clyde Johnston
32.233386
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3 miles W of Hilton Head Island off Highway 278
Approx 20 miles north of Savannah, leave I-95 at exit 8 and follow Hwy 278 East direction Hilton Head Island. After approx 16 miles turn right into Buckingham Plantation Drive and follow road to golf clubhouse.
Old South
Old South Golf Links commands a solid reputation with both local and visiting golfers alike. Located on the last bit of mainland before crossing two bridges onto Hilton Head Island, the course is laid out on what was once part of the Buckingham Plantation.
This Clyde Johnston design straddles Buckingham Plantation Drive, with live oak forests, small lakes and marshlands frequently lining the not overly wide fairways. The gently rolling terrain combines with several marshside holes, where island greens offer wonderful views out onto the expansive wetlands beyond.
Not only did Johnston preserve the natural beauty of the land, his design allows golfers to experience a classic and natural Carolina landscape. As Johnston himself apparently said: "the variety of the setting from oak forest to open pasture to tidal salt marsh provided an opportunity to vary the design elements and strategy of play.” And not forgetting the abundant natural and scenic views.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Walking permitted.
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The nearby town of Bluffton, which was originally part of a royal parcel of land awarded to Lord Colleton, has a rich and fascinating history. Located on a high bluff overlooking the May River, Bluffton was a pastoral country retreat for wealthy plantation owners in Savannah and Beaufort in the 19th century.
Over the years, the area became popular with hunters, who enjoyed the rustic splendour of the Lowcountry woods. Today, Bluffton has become an increasingly popular area to call home, extending the appeal of Hilton Head Island to the mainland, and extending the range of golf courses on offer.
1575 Fording Island Road, Hilton Head, SC 29926
+1 (843) 837 8111
Visit websiteThe Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head is located on the beautiful inter-coastal waterway just across the bridge onto Hilton Head Island. DIRECTIONS : From I-95 take exit 8 and head east on Hwy 278, direction Hilton Head Island. After approx 15 miles the hotel is on the left.
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Old South; Hilton Head National; Crescent Pointe; Country Club of Hilton Head; Oyster Reef; Palmetto Hall (2 courses); Golden Bear at Indigo Run.
Eagle's Point; Old Carolina; May River at Palmetto Bluff; Shipyard; Palmetto Dunes (3 courses); Port Royal (3 courses); Sea Pines (2 courses); Harbour Town.
35 Bluffton Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
+1 (843) 757 2002
Visit websiteDIRECTIONS : From I-95 take exit 8 and head east on Hwy 278, direction Hilton Head Island. After approx 10 miles turn right into Kitties Crossing Plaza. Hotel is behind the Food Lion store.
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Eagle's Point; Old Carolina; Crescent Pointe; Hilton Head National; Old South.
May River at Palmetto Bluff; Country Club of Hilton Head; Oyster Reef; Palmetto Hall (2 courses); Golden Bear at Indigo Run; Palmetto Dunes (3 courses); Shipyard; Port Royal (3 courses); Sea Pines (2 courses); Harbour Town.
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