Elevated tees and lush fairways lined by thick stands of live oak and pine are hallmarks of this beautiful course. Numerous doglegs, accented by strategically located mounds and fairways bunkers, call for well-planned tee shots. Varying sizes of greens with well-defined tiers place a premium on precise approach shots. The par-3 sixth hole, which plays 192 yards from the championship tees to a green set against a backdrop of Port Royal Sound, is one of the most visually spectacular holes on the island, and is most certainly the signature of this fine layout. The course, by architect Rees Jones, continues to be a favorite destination for serious golfers who desire play at an acceptable pace. Oyster Reef most recently was awarded the Lowcountry Golf Course Owners Association "2006 Golf Club of the Year".