Among America's Greatest Golf Courses
For many golfers the iconic candy-striped lighthouse behind the 18th green of the Harbour Town Golf Links is something close to nirvana. But, with over 400 golf holes available on the island, that Sea Pines sight is truly just one of many.
Our observations on golf-by-the-season
Spring months of March through May are ideal, but The Heritage Classic in early- to mid-April creates expensive and crowded conditions, especially at the Sea Pines Resort
Summer is Hilton Head’s high season for tourism – and it is hot. Golf Magazine says of “summer [that] golf is doable, but high heat and humidity, late afternoon thunderstorms and a plethora of bugs can be problematic.”
Autumn is one of the best times of the year to play golf and other outdoor sports on Hilton Head Island. Summer’s heat has faded, crowds are largely gone, the snowbirds haven’t arrived yet and the greens fees are headed south.
Winter is a pleasant extension of autumn, but a bit cooler. Southerners call it “cold” and Northerners call it “wonderful.”-Fairways are open since the vacationers have gone home, the courses are not crowded and greens fees are a good bit lower, and don’t forget a sweater or two.
Golf Magazine consider several of Hilton Head Island’s offering as “must-play courses,” and here’s the publications list, with ranges of greens fees.
About the must-play courses...
Harbour Town Golf Links
Ranked 12 among Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play”
The Site of The RBC Heritage Classic
SeaPines.com
800-732-7463
May River at Palmetto Bluff
PalmettoBluff.com
Ranked No. 51 in Golf Magazine's Top 100 Courses You Can Play
866-706-6565
Heron Point
SeaPines.com
800-732-7463
Robert Trent Jones Course
Palmetto Dunes Resort
PalmettoDunesGolf.com
843-785-1136
Hilton Head National
1 of 2: A Golf Magazine “Best Bargain” on HHI
GolfHiltonHeadNational.com
843-842-5900,
Old South Golf Links
2 of 2: A Golf Magazine “Best Bargain” on HHI
OldSouthGolf.com
843-785-5353
Eagle's Pointe Golf Club
EaglesPointeGolf.com
843-757-5900
Palmetto Hall Plantation Club
PalmettoHallGolf.com
843-342-2582
The Country Club of Hilton Head
clubcorp.com/Clubs/Country-Club-of-Hilton-Head
843-681-4653
Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run
clubcorp.com/Clubs/Golden-Bear-Golf-Club-at-Indigo-Run
843-689-2200
Oyster Reef
OysterReefGolfClub.com
843-681-7717
18ith fairway on the Harbour Town Golf Links, looking north from the tee
Linked listings are alphabetical by club name with "name courses" in bold.
Bear Creek Golf Club Club, closed visitor policy, designed by Rees Jones
Club course, par 72 at 6,804 yards
237 Whooping Crane Way, Hilton Head Island
843-681-9510
Country Club of Hilton Head, reciprocal visitor policy, designed by Rees Jones
Club course, par 72 at 6,919 yards
70 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island
866-835-0093
Crescent Pointe Golf Club, Brown Golf reciprocal, designed by Arnold Palmer
Club course, par 73 at 6,773 yards
1 Crescent Point, Hilton Head Island
843-706-2600
Country Club of Hilton Head, reciprocal visitor policy, designed by Rees Jones
Club course, par 72 at 6,919 yards
70 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island
866-835-0093
Dolphin Head Golf Club, Brown Golf reciprocal designed by Gary Player
Club course par 72 at 6,606 yards
56 High Bluff, Hilton Head Island
843-681-5550
Eagle’s Pointe Golf Club, Brown Golf reciprocal
Club course, par 73 at 6,780 yards
1 Eagle’s Point, Okatie
843-757-5900
Golden Bear Club, open visitor policy, designed by Jack Nicklaus
Club course par 72 at 7,014 yards
72 Golden Bear Way, Hilton Head Island
843-689-2200
Hampton Hall Club, reciprocal visitor policy, designed by Pete Dye
Club course, par 72 at 7,489 yards
170 Hampton Hall Boulevard, Bluffton
843-815-8720
Hilton Head National Golf Club, open visitor policy, designed by Bobby Weed & Gary Player
Club course, Par 72; 6,730 yards
60 Hilton Head National Dr., Bluffton
843-842-5900
Island West Golf Club, Brown Golf reciprocal, designed by Fuzzy Zoeller
Club course, par 72 at 6,800 yards
40 Island West Drive, Bluffton
843-815-6660
Melrose Resort, closed visitor policy, designed by Jack Nicklaus
Club course, par 72 at 7,081 yards
53 Avenue of the Oaks, Daufuskie Island
843-422-6963
Old South Golf Links, open visitor policy, designed by Clyde Johnston
Club course par 72 at 6,772 yards
50 Buckingham Plantation, Hilton Head Island
800-257-8997
Oyster Reef Golf Club, open visitor policy, designed by Rees Jones
Club course, par 72 at 7,018 yards
155 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Island
843-681-7717
Pinecrest Golf Club, Brown Golf reciprocal, designed by Rocky Roquemore
Club course, par 74 at 7,089 yards
1 Pinecrest Way, Bluffton
843-757-8960
Rose Hill Golf Club, call about play, Brown Golf reciprocal
Club course, par 72 at 6,961 yards
Rose Hill Plantation, Bluffton
843-757-9030
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, open visitor policy, designed by Arthur Hills
Arthur Hills Course, par 72 at 6,651 yards
7 Trent Jones Lane, Hilton Head Island
844-207-9301
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, open visitor policy, George Fazio design
George Fazio Course, par 70 at 6,873 yards
2 Carnoustie Lane, Hilton Head Island
844-207-9301
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, open visitor policy, designed by Robert Trent Jones
Robert Trent Jones Course, par 72 at 7,005
7 Trent Jones Lane, Hilton Head Island
844-207-9301
Palmetto Hall, open visitor policy, designed by Arthurs Hills
Arthur Hills Course, par 72 at 6,918 yards
108 Fort Howell Drive, Hilton Head Island
843-342-2582
Palmetto Hall, open visitor policy, designed by Robert Cupp
Robert Cupp Course, par 72 at 7,079 yards
108 Fort Howell Drive, Hilton Head Island
843-342-2582
Port Royal Golf Club, open visitor policy, designed by Pete Dye
Robber’s Row Course, par 72 at 6,657 yards
10 Clubhouse Drive, Hilton Head Island
843-681-1760
Port Royal Golf Club, open visitor policy, designed by William C. Byrd
Planters Row Course, par 72 at 6,625 yards
10 Clubhouse Drive, Hilton Head Island
843-681-1760
Port Royal Golf Club, open visitor policy, designed by George W. Cobb
Barony Course, par 72 at 6,543
10 Clubhouse Drive, Hilton Head Island
843-681-1760
Sea Pines Resort, open visitor policy, designed by Davis Love III
Atlantic Dunes Course, par 00 at 0,000 yards (Opens 10-/3/16)
100 N Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island
843-842-8484
Sea Pines Resort, open visitor policy, designed by Pete Dye
Heron Point Course, par 72 at 7,058
100 N Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island
843-842-8484
Sea Pines Resort, open visitor policy, designed by Pete Dye
Harbour Town Golf Links, par 71 at 7,101 yards
11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island
843-363-8385
Shipyard Golf Club, open visitor policy
Brigantine & Clipper Courses, par 72 at 3,356 and 3,499 yards
45 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island
843-686-8802
Shipyard Golf Club, open visitor policy
Clipper & Galleon Courses, par 72 at 3,499 and 3,379 yards
45 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island
843-686-8802
Shipyard Golf Club, open visitor policy
Galleon & Brigantine Courses, par 72 at 3,356/3,379
45 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island
843-686-8802
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