Island West Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Bluffton, SC with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: blue (6,803 yards, slope 147, rating 73.9), white (6,208 yards, slope 132, rating 70.7), silver (5,454 yards, slope 120, rating 67.6), red (4,856 yards, slope 107, rating 65.5). The hardest hole is #4, a par 5 playing 442 yards from the first tee.
Island West Golf Club
Bluffton, SC
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A reachable par 5 that invites aggressive play for longer hitters. The fairway is relatively open, allowing players to set up for a potential eagle opportunity on this accessible opening hole.
A short par 3 with a straightforward approach to a modest green. Despite its brevity, precision is required to avoid missing the small target and finding trouble around the green.
Island West's signature test, this demanding par 4 features significant length and is ranked as the course's hardest hole. Accuracy off the tee and into a well-bunkered green are essential to scoring well here.
The course's number-one handicap hole, this lengthy par 5 demands distance and accuracy over its full length. The extended yardage and likely hazards make this a serious three-shot challenge for most players.
A mid-length par 4 that offers reasonable birdie potential for solid ball strikers. The relatively compact yardage rewards good execution without excessive hazard exposure.
A stern par 4 with substantial length that ranks among the course's most difficult holes. The green is well-protected, making this a hole that demands both power and precision in execution.
A mid-range par 4 with moderate difficulty that presents a fair test for most golfers. Strategic placement off the tee is important to set up an approachable second shot into the green.
A short par 3 that plays straightforward but requires accuracy to a moderate-sized green. The compact nature makes it one of the course's more forgiving three-shot holes.
A well-balanced par 4 of moderate length that sits near the middle of the difficulty rankings. The hole presents a fair challenge with a good blend of length and green-side hazards.
A mid-length par 4 that offers reasonable scoring opportunities for consistent golfers. The hole's positioning in the difficulty rankings suggests a fair balance between length and hazard placement.
A par 4 of moderate length that presents fewer obstacles than many holes on the course. This relatively forgiving hole can offer a welcome respite and scoring opportunity during the round.
Island West's easiest hole, this brief par 3 is the most accessible scoring opportunity on the course. Despite its short distance, proper execution is still required to avoid mistakes on this confident-building hole.
One of the course's most formidable par 4s, this hole ranks fourth in difficulty with substantial challenge. The combination of length and well-positioned hazards makes this a defining test of ball-striking ability.
A challenging par 5 in the middle tier of difficulty that requires solid execution over three shots. The hole's moderate handicap suggests a balanced risk-reward proposition for advancing the ball.
A mid-range par 4 that offers reasonable birdie chances with disciplined play. The hole's position in the difficulty rankings indicates it provides a fair test without being overly punitive.
Island West's most feared hole, this lengthy par 5 ranks second overall in difficulty and demands excellence from tee to green. The extended yardage and likely hazards combine to create a severe test of skill and course management.
A short par 3 that offers straightforward play on this penultimate hole. While brief, it still requires solid accuracy to avoid mistakes and build momentum heading into the finishing hole.
A strong closing par 4 ranked sixth in difficulty that provides a fitting test to conclude the round. The combination of length and green-side challenge creates a memorable finale to the Island West experience.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 13 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | |||
| blue | 491 | 156 | 402 | 527 | 371 | 404 | 392 | 187 | 423 | 3353 | 378 | 354 | 174 | 400 | 527 | 395 | 613 | 193 | 416 | 3450 | 6803 |
| white | 477 | 132 | 372 | 498 | 329 | 348 | 368 | 158 | 372 | 3054 | 341 | 334 | 155 | 380 | 506 | 374 | 518 | 166 | 380 | 3154 | 6208 |
| silver | 455 | 102 | 288 | 442 | 323 | 330 | 279 | 140 | 356 | 2715 | 326 | 302 | 130 | 315 | 496 | 275 | 460 | 119 | 316 | 2739 | 5454 |
| red | 410 | 96 | 288 | 442 | 259 | 253 | 242 | 128 | 268 | 2386 | 258 | 266 | 125 | 304 | 421 | 244 | 432 | 114 | 306 | 2470 | 4856 |