Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort in South Carolina announced this week the completion of a renovation to one of its two courses, Ocean Point Golf Links, which has reopened for play.
The layout – built on a barrier island near Beaufort – originally was designed by George Cobb and opened in 1964 with five holes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
The mother-son architect team of Cynthia Dye McGarey and Matt McGarey of Dye Designs Group completed the renovation that touched every hole. More than 50 bunkers were reshaped, and 11 greenside bunkers were added in addition to multiple new fairway traps and 5.5 acres of sandy waste area. Extensive work on the tees also was included, and more than 13,000 native plants will be planted. Golf Course Services Inc. was the construction partner.
“Ocean Point epitomizes the best of the Lowcountry golf, something my family knows well,” Matt McGarey said in a media release announcing completion of the project. “We enjoyed partnering with the Fripp Island Resort to bring about a more modern playing experience that capitalizes on the unique Lowcountry elements – all with an eye toward the intent of Mr. Cobb’s original design.”
The resort is also home to the Davis Love III-designed Ocean Creek course. The resort was named by USA TODAY in 2023 as one of the top island vacation destinations in the U.S.
