Known as the Golf Island, Hilton Head and the surrounding
area have some of the best courses on the eastern seaboard! The top
names in golf course design have definitely made their mark on the Lowcountry
with breathtaking venues framed with moss draped live oaks and sea pines,
some courses even come with oceanfront vistas. With these amazing visuals
expect challenging and superb play. Check out the formidable list of
great places in which to experience the game, on and surrounding Hilton
Head.
16 Golden Bear Golf
Course - Indigo Run / Hilton Head Island SC / 843-689-5666
Designed by Nicklaus Design group, the course is bordered by mature
oaks, cypress and pines with the lagoons and wetlands of Hilton Head
Island framing the fairways and greens. This Golden Bear offers a thoroughly
enjoyable game. / 18 holes - par 72
20 Country Club of Hilton Head
/ Hilton Head Plantation - Hilton Head Island SC / 843-681-4653
Rated 4 Stars by Golf Digest as one of the best places to play, course
was designed by Rees Jones and was host to the U.S. Open Qualifier in
1999. The club also has a Pro Shop and an outstanding practice facility.
/ 18 holes - par 72
Daufuskie Island Club & Resort
- Daufuskie Island SC / 843-842-2000
An exclusive jewel set off the coast of Hilton Head, the ultimate pros
have designed two courses that take advantage of the unique environment
of Daufuskie Island. Access to both courses is by private resort passenger
ferry from Hilton Head Island.
1 Bloody Point / Daufuskie
Island Club & Resort - Daufuskie Island SC / 843-842-2000
A collaboration of Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, the course is every
bit as challenging as it is beautiful. Elevated greens and dramatic
bunkering is offset by breathtaking views of the Atlantic or the majestic
moss laden trees of the coastal marshes. / 18 holes - par 72
2 The Melrose Course / Daufuskie
Island Club & Resort - Daufuskie Island SC / 843-842-2000
This Jack Nicklaus course winds through two completely different Lowcountry
environments. The front nine sweeps through the heart of the island
whereas the back nine hugs the Atlantic coast ending with an 18th that
appears to lunge into the sea. / 18 holes - par 72
19 Oyster Reef Golf Club /
Hilton Head Plantation - Hilton Head Island SC / 843-681-7717
In 1983, Oyster Reef was named in the top 25 best new courses in America.
Designed by Rees Jones, this Hilton Head Plantation course had its greens
converted in 2000 to state-of-the-art Tif eagle Bermuda grass which
significantly improves putting... if one can keep their concentration
while enjoying the amazing views of Port Royal Sound. / 18 holes - par
72
10 Palmetto Dunes Resort / Arthur Hills
Course - Hilton Head Island SC / 843-785-1140
Designer Arthur Hills course takes advantage the natural dunes and is
a rolling seaside course with dramatic elevation changes. The challenge
lies with the interplay of the ocean breezes and the numerous water
hazards. / 18 holes - par 72
11 Palmetto Dunes Resort /
George Fazio Course - Hilton Head Island SC / 843-785-1130
Designed by George Fazio, this course has been recognized as one of
America’s 100 best and is regarded as one of the islands “truest
championship challenges”. / 18 holes - par 70
12 Palmetto Dunes Resort /
R. Trent Jones Course - Hilton Head Island SC / 843-785-1136
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, it remains one of the islands most popular
courses, with a signature par 5, 10th hole that commands an ocean view
and some demanding breezes. / 18 holes - par 72
17 Palmetto Hall Plantation /
Cupp Course - Hilton Head Island SC / 843-689-4100
Designed by Robert Cupp, this course is considered one of the islands
most demanding when played from its championship tees, the game is much
friendlier from the forward tees. / 18 holes - par 72 / Resort Course
/ Private monthly rotations with Hills Course
18 Palmetto Hall Plantation
/ Hills Course - Hilton Head Island SC / 843-689-4100
Arthur Hills has sculpted a beautiful course with subtle contouring
that gently rolls through a landscape of oaks and pines punctuated with
watery lagoons. / 18 holes - par 72 / Resort Course / Private monthly
rotations with Cupp Course
14 Port Royal Resort / Barony Course - Hilton Head
Island SC / 843-689-4653
George Cobb has created a course that demands accuracy, even-though
perception may make the approach to the tee seem open, it takes a delft
touch with medium and short irons to play this one through. Port Royal
Resort has been recognized as a Silver Medal Resort by Golf Magazine.
/ 18 holes - par 72
15 Port Royal Resort / Planter’s
Row - Hilton Head Island / SC / 843-689-4653
The course was the site of the PGA Senior Tour’s Hilton Head Seniors
International in 1985. It has a more park-like setting than the other
two courses in the resort. Port Royal Resort has been recognized as
a Silver Medal Resort by Golf Magazine. / 18 holes - par 72
13 Port Royal Resort / Robber’s
Row - Hilton Head Island / SC / 843-689-4653
Pete Dye has redesigned this scenic George Cobb creation, where well
bunkered greens demand accuracy from the approach. Port Royal Resort
has been recognized as a Silver Medal Resort by Golf Magazine. / 18
holes - par 72
3 Sea Pine Plantation / Harbour
Town Links / Hilton Head Island / SC / 843-363-4485
Noted for one of the most famous closing signature holes on the PGA
Tour, the Harbour Town Links is host to The Heritage of Golf Classic.
Designed by Pete Dye & Jack Nicklaus, the last few holes hug the
Calibogue Sound, the 18th concluding with a striking view of the red
and white Harbour Town lighthouse. / 18 holes - par 71
5 Sea Pine Plantation / Ocean Course / Hilton Head
Island / SC / 843-363-4475
Mark McCumber & Associates reconstructed this course in 1995 creating
a contemporary course that appeals to all. The par-3 15th, one of the
most photographed courses on the eastern seaboard offers a great view
of the ocean. / 18 holes - par 70
4 Sea Pine Plantation / Sea Marsh / Hilton Head Island
/ SC / 843-363-4475
Designed by George Cobb, the Sea Marsh was renovated by award-winning
architect, Clyde Johnston in 1990 and still provides some spectacular
views on this Lowcountry sea island. / 18 holes - par 72
Shipyard Golf Club - Hilton Head Island / SC / 843-689-4653
An island trio of nines by George Cobb and Willard Byrd, the courses
were once rated as one of the finest in the Senior PGA Tour. Character
is the word here, where the course wanders through forests of magnolia,
pine and live oaks with plenty of water to keep things interesting.
Pick your 18!
7 Brigantine Course - Shipyard
Golf Club - Hilton Head Island / SC / 843-689-4653
Designed by George Cobb & Willard Byrd / 9 holes - par 36
8 Clipper Course - Shipyard
Golf Club - Hilton Head Island / SC / 843-689-4653
Designed by George Cobb & Willard Byrd / 9 holes - par 36
9 Galleon Course - Shipyard
Golf Club - Hilton Head Island / SC / 843-689-4653
Designed by George Cobb & Willard Byrd / 9 holes - par 36
6 Spanish Wells - Hilton Head Island / SC / 843-681-2819
Spanish Wells is a private executive course designed by George Cobb.
/ 9 holes - par 36+
