Old South Golf Links

Old South Golf Links May River and salt marsh views Bluffton South Carolina

Public Golf · Bluffton, SC

Old South Golf Links

One of the most scenic public courses in South Carolina — Clyde Johnston routed this par 72 along the May River and through pristine salt marsh for views that rival any resort course in the Lowcountry.

Public
Clyde Johnston
Par 72 · 6,772 yards
Bluffton, SC
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Old South Golf Links is widely regarded as the most scenic public golf course in the Bluffton area — and one of the most beautiful in all of South Carolina. Clyde Johnston routed the layout along the May River and through pristine salt marsh, creating a course where the scenery is as memorable as the golf. Multiple holes play directly alongside the river or through marsh grass, offering views that rival those at courses costing three times as much to play.

May River Views

Scenic

Several holes at Old South play directly along the May River, offering panoramic views of the tidal marsh and waterway that are among the most dramatic in Lowcountry golf.

Clyde Johnston Design

Course Design

Clyde Johnston is one of the Southeast's most respected course designers, with a portfolio that includes some of the region's finest layouts. His work at Old South is considered among his best.

Salt Marsh Routing

Challenge

The course winds through pristine salt marsh on multiple holes, creating both visual drama and genuine strategic challenges. Accuracy is rewarded; wayward shots find trouble quickly.

Best Public Value

Value

Old South consistently ranks among the top public-access values in South Carolina. The combination of course quality, scenery, and green fee pricing is hard to beat anywhere in the state.

Book Early

Pro Tip

Old South fills up fast, especially on weekends and during spring and fall peak season. Booking two to three weeks in advance is recommended for preferred tee times.

Wildlife Encounters

Wildlife

The May River and marsh setting means wildlife is abundant — dolphins are sometimes visible from riverside holes, and herons, egrets, and osprey are constant companions throughout the round.

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