Why you should experience Old South Golf Links in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Old South Golf Links, Bluffton is a marsh-wrapped Lowcountry course where open sightlines, tidal wetlands, and strategic angles define one of the most scenic public rounds in the Hilton Head area.
Situated just before the bridge onto Hilton Head, the course unfolds across expansive marshland bordering the Intracoastal Waterway, offering panoramic views that stretch well beyond typical tree-lined corridors. This isn't a tight, forested routing that constricts your swing. It's an exposed, wind-influenced layout that embraces space and visual drama. Fairways are generous but thoughtfully shaped, encouraging aggressive tee shots while still rewarding intelligent positioning. The atmosphere feels relaxed yet intentional, a course built for both visitors and repeat regional players who appreciate scenery paired with substance.
What you didn't know about Old South Golf Links.
Old South Golf Links, Bluffton was designed by Clyde Johnston with a clear focus on playability balanced against marshland aesthetics.
Water and wetlands frame numerous holes, but they are integrated strategically. The routing allows for bold lines off the tee, particularly on risk-reward par fives where marsh carries tempt longer hitters. Wind becomes a meaningful design element here; the open exposure near the Intracoastal shifts club selection and demands trajectory control, especially on approach shots into subtly contoured greens. Bunkering is positioned to shape angles rather than overwhelm landing zones, and the greens reward confident reads without excessive movement. What many players underestimate is how different the course can feel depending on tide, wind, and light. Morning rounds often play calmer and softer, while afternoon conditions introduce crosswinds that reshape strategy hole by hole.
How to fold Old South Golf Links into your trip.
To fold Old South Golf Links into your Hilton Head itinerary is to position it as a scenic, wind-tested contrast to more tree-lined island courses.
It works especially well at the start or end of a trip, convenient to access, visually striking, and welcoming to a wide range of handicaps. Approach the round with flexibility, adjusting to wind direction and trusting conservative targets when marshland edges tighten sightlines. Old South doesn't rely on exclusivity or resort prestige. It delivers wide-open Lowcountry views, strategic freedom, and a rhythm shaped by tide and breeze, a round that feels both expansive and distinctly coastal.
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