May River Golf Course Bluffton, South Carolina
May River Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Bluffton, South Carolina, playing 7,171 yards from the Oak tees with a rating of 74.8 and slope of 141.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,171 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.8 / 141 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Bluffton, South Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 32.2162, -80.8893 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak | 7,171 | 72 | 74.8 | 141 |
| Cedar | 6,513 | 72 | 71.8 | 134 |
| Cedar / Hickory | 6,278 | 72 | 70.6 | 133 |
| Hickory | 6,103 | 72 | 75.3 | 135 |
| Hickory / Magnolia | 5,587 | 72 | 72.4 | 129 |
| Magnolia | 5,169 | 72 | 70.2 | 123 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak 74.8/141 | 429 | 206 | 428 | 565 | 442 | 175 | 336 | 555 | 471 | 3607 | 556 | 169 | 402 | 472 | 190 | 535 | 436 | 234 | 570 | 3564 | 7171 |
| Cedar 71.8/134 | 404 | 185 | 381 | 535 | 421 | 154 | 309 | 509 | 447 | 3345 | 503 | 146 | 362 | 412 | 167 | 462 | 399 | 190 | 527 | 3168 | 6513 |
| Cedar / Hickory 70.6/133 | 375 | 159 | 381 | 535 | 401 | 154 | 309 | 509 | 411 | 3234 | 485 | 128 | 362 | 380 | 167 | 462 | 368 | 190 | 502 | 3044 | 6278 |
| Hickory 75.3/135 | 375 | 159 | 362 | 511 | 401 | 139 | 277 | 489 | 411 | 3124 | 485 | 128 | 340 | 380 | 143 | 462 | 368 | 171 | 502 | 2979 | 6103 |
| Hickory / Magnolia 72.4/129 | 375 | 159 | 307 | 511 | 325 | 139 | 277 | 463 | 336 | 2892 | 426 | 128 | 340 | 297 | 143 | 462 | 288 | 135 | 476 | 2695 | 5587 |
| Magnolia 70.2/123 | 350 | 127 | 307 | 402 | 325 | 117 | 225 | 463 | 336 | 2652 | 426 | 103 | 282 | 297 | 110 | 400 | 288 | 135 | 476 | 2517 | 5169 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Oak (7,171 yards, 74.8/141)
Course rating 2.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Hickory (6,103 yards, 75.3/135)
1,068 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 above par.
Handicap 20+: Magnolia (5,169 yards, 70.2/123)
2,002 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.8 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 570 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 8 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of May River Golf Course?
May River Golf Course has a course rating of 74.8 and slope of 141 from the back tees. From the Magnolia tees, the rating is 70.2 with a slope of 123.
How long is May River Golf Course?
From the back tees, May River Golf Course plays 7,171 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at May River Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 442-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at May River Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Oak tees (7,171 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Magnolia tees (5,169 yards).
Is May River Golf Course public or private?
May River Golf Course is a public golf course in Bluffton, South Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near May River Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Pinecrest Golf Club (Bluffton), Hampton Hall Golf Club, Hilton Head National Golf Club (Bluffton), Rose Hill Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for May River Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for May River Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play May River Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at May River Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does May River Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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