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4.8
250 Reviews (250)
5 Stars
80
4 Stars
128
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.8
98.9%
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233 out of 250 reviews
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5.0
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
5.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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5.0
2 Reviews (2)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
5.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
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5.0
100.0%
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6894 yards
Slope 144
Rating 72.8

Oak Hills Golf Club sits near the state capital but it doesn't feel like it's located in a city. It has a peaceful and picturesque setting. The golf course rolls across gentle hills studded with oaks, pines, and beautiful dogwoods. Some of the greens are rather undulating and a few are elevated as well. Most holes are framed by trees or water. There are some challenging holes but the layout doesn't present anything too intimidating for beginners. The golf course finishes with one of its most memorable holes. From the elevated tee on this par 5, golfers will get a panoramic view of nine different holes.

Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens TifDwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Steve Melnyk Davis Love III (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No, not on weekends before 1:00
Dress code Proper golf attire required. No jeans, t-shirts, tank tops, or cut off shorts allowed.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in South Carolina (2016 #22)

Reviews

4.8
250 Reviews (250)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 20
Undulating Greens 18
Water Hazards 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Advanced Golfers 13
Entertaining Clients 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 17
Worth the Drive 11
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Best ever shape

Was a one time member and have played this course many times. It is in the best shape It has ever been in. Good layout with holes ranging from easy to hard. Making it to the top of conditions for courses in Columbia. Strongly suggest playing there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Awesome Course!

Great course, great condition, great day! This is an excellent course, fairways, greens and layout are top notch. Not the most challenging course, but not easy either. Enjoyable!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Layout - Wide Fairways but it can be tough

Most fairways were very generous off the tee and you could usually keep your ball in play. Big Bombers will have an easy trip around but the approach shots and the greens were a little tricky especially on the back nine.
Greens were good and overall condition of the golf course was very playable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor match-up

This has never happened to me before: I got matched up with probably the worst two golfers in the world. Not only were they hacks, but they were totally ignorant of their poor and slow play. We finished the first nine holes just under 3 hours. I was ready to rent and pay for my own cart for the back nine, but fortunately, the twosome I got matched up with decided to go in for a beer (or two); so my riding companion (another GolfNow customer) and I could finally enjoy our game. What a waste! Oak Hills is a challenging layout and demands attention and smart play. I will return.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather

Great Shape

The layout is pretty wide on most of the holes with wide landing areas. The course was in really good shape and the staff was friendly. We both enjoyed playing this course and look forward to returning for our next play! If you have not played them then you need to call and make a tee time. Play golf America!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Definitely Play Again

Course is in great condition, fast greens and great layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoayable Round

Six of us played the course. Nice pace, great condition, challenging. The par 3s were tough, but playable. The par 5s were tough - you need to be able to hit the ball a reasonable distance with accuracy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Very Disappointed

I played this course for the third time on a weekend getaway with my wife. I did pay a cart fee so she could ride along with me. The prior two times the course was in great shape and the greens fee reasonable.
I booked an 11:27 tee time and upon arrival was moved up to 11:18 to play with a threesome which was fine. On the first green the threesome (three younger guys, I'm 57) made it perfectly clear they didn't want me playing with them. No problem I moved on . Then on the 11th tee I was approached by two cart barn attendants that accused me of driving my cart on or near the 17th green which I was nowhere near nor had I been. This went on for three or so minutes. I teed off on 11 but was so upset at that encounter I quit, voiced my concerns with the Pro Shop and left with a promise never to return. Very sad day.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Course was in really good condition. My playing partner and I were paired up with another twosome but that went well. Really enjoyed the layout and beauty of the course. Would come back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course at a good price

I have played this course many times and it is always fun. Will play anytime my home course is full

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great venue, value

Hadn't played the course in 10 years but have now rediscovered this special gem and will surely play there as often as possible. Challenging but certainly fair and fun layout, superb staff and crew, and exceptional course conditions for this time of year. Wish I lived closer to the course...I would make Oak Hills my golf home.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rugged terrain

Before I give you the positives, must say that these fairways and tee boxes are nearly as bad as it can be in Florida. They must water the fairways as little as possible. Sandy spotches and some weeds. Winter rules must be played.

The greens were in decent shape and the bunkers were in fair condition. The course layout is actually very interesting if you can look past the conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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