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by Jeanette Ledner Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Golf has been part of life on Hilton Head Island since 1962. Today, Hilton Head Island is home to more than 23 championship courses, both public and private, designed by renowned golf architects like Robert Trent Jones Sr., Pete Dye, and Jack Nicklaus.

What are the best golf courses on Hilton Head Island?

Top 10 courses you can play in and around Hilton Head Island

  1. Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort. Video Player is loading. ...
  2. Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III at Sea Pines. The newest course at Sea Pines, Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III, opened two years ago after a complete makover ...
  3. Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort Robert Trent Jones Course. ...
  4. Heron Point by Pete Dye at Sea Pines. ...
  5. Old South Golf Links. ...

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What to do in Hilton Head other than golf?

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Where to golf on Hilton Head Island?

Hilton Head Island Golf Courses

  • Shipyard Golf Club - Galleon/Brigantine. ...
  • Crescent Pointe Golf Club. ...
  • Old South Golf Links. ...
  • The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes. ...
  • Shipyard Golf Club - Clipper/Galleon. ...
  • Eagle's Pointe Golf Club. ...
  • Shipyard Golf Club - Brigantine/Clipper. ...
  • Golden Bear Golf Course at Indigo Run. ...
  • Port Royal Golf Club - Barony Course. ...
  • Olde Beaufort Golf Club. ...

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Can you rent a golf cart in Hilton Head?

Wheelz of Hilton Head, which opened as a bike rental shop at 1 Executive Park Road, off Pope Avenue, in September, now has four-seat and six-seat golf carts available for rent. The bright red Club...

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How much does it cost to play golf at Hilton Head Island?

Featured Courses | All CoursesCourseCityRates fromCourseCityRates fromEagle's Pointe Golf Club Tee TimesOkatie$35Golden Bear Golf Course at Indigo Run Tee TimesHilton Head Island$27Shipyard Golf Club - Clipper/Galleon Tee TimesHilton Head Island$3214 more rows

What course does PGA play in Hilton Head?

Harbour Town Golf Links | Hilton Head Island, SC Golf | PGA Tour Golf Courses.

How many miles long is Hilton Head Island?

approximately 12 milesHilton Head Island, town and island, one of the Sea Islands along the Atlantic coast just south of Port Royal Sound, in Beaufort county, southern South Carolina, U.S. The island, approximately 12 miles (19 km) long and 5 miles (8 km) wide at its widest point, lies on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and is the ...

Can you golf year round in Hilton Head?

No. 9 — Golf on Hilton Head Island is truly a year-round choice for recreation courtesy of the island's invitingly warm climate. Some locals consider the spring and fall to be the most delightful seasons to take to the tees, but value can be found both in the winter and summer months.

Is Hilton Head known for golf?

In addition to being a fantastic place to play, Hilton Head Island also hosts some of the golf world's top events. The Island is a PGA TOUR event destination as well as the host of the annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.

What does it cost to play Pebble Beach?

$575Pebble Beach green fees for a standard round are a whopping $550 per person and will increase to $575 on April 1, 2020. In addition to that initial price, it costs $45 per person to use a cart. If you choose to go the caddie route and walk, which is recommended, the caddie fee will run you another $95 per bag.

Do any celebrities live in Hilton Head?

Famous People Live in Hilton Head Famous people who either currently or at one time resided on Hilton Head Island include Arthur Blank, Patricia Cornwell, Bobby Cremins, John Jakes, Michael Jordan, and John Mellencamp.

Why are there no street lights in Hilton Head?

There is not a single neon sign on Hilton Head. The island was developed to try to remain in harmony with the natural world, so all the signs are in natural, neutral colors, with definitely no blinking neon. 8.

Is Hilton Head boring?

From shopping to eating to outdoor recreation options, a vacation on Hilton Head will be nothing but boring. Embrace everything this South Carolina island has to offer when you experience these top things to do on Hilton Head.

Can you golf in Hilton Head in February?

Play a Round of Golf February in Hilton Head is one of the best times to hit the links. Smaller crowds mean more tee times and fewer golfers crowding the course. Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes, Shipyard Plantation, and Port Royal are home to some of the island's best greens.

Can you golf in Hilton Head in December?

Hilton Head Island is called “The Golf Island” for good reason—with its world-class, public-access golf 12 months a year, you'll be hitting the greens all year long.

Is Hilton Head Fun in March?

Over 11 hours of daylight and overcast to clear skies welcome outdoor explorations. Horseback riding, sea kayaking, and bird watching are all great activities for March's mild to warm temperatures. The sun is shining, the weather is warm, and South Carolina's characteristic humidity takes a bit of a break during March.

What is the oldest golf course in Hilton Head?

The oldest course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort (1970), the Robert Trent Jones Course at Palmetto Dunes is still one of Hilton Head's best. It's also the other course on the island where golfers can see the Atlantic Ocean, which comes into view on the par-5 10 th.

Where is the 4th hole in Harbour Town Golf Links?

The fourth hole is the first of four excellent par 3s at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor. Hilton Head Island is one of the best golf destinations in South Caro lina and southeastern United States. It's home to Habour Town Golf Links and the Heritage Classic on the PGA Tour as well as several ...

What hole is the 11th hole on the George Fazio Course?

The 11th on the George Fazio Course at Palmetto Dunes actually shares a green with the 16th hole. Courtesy of Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. A favorite course among locals is the 1974 George Fazio Course at Palmetto Dunes.

What is the new clubhouse at Sea Pines?

The new clubhouse at Sea Pines' Heron Point is one of many recent enhancements to the Hilton Head Island resort. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor. If money is no object, you'll want to play all three courses at Sea Pines, including Heron Point by Pete Dye. It has all the elements you might expect in a Lowcountry Dye design – water, bulkheads, ...

What is the signature hole at Oyster Reef Golf Club?

Oyster Reef Golf Club. The signature hole at the Rees Jones-designed Oyster Reef Golf Club is the par-3 sixth hole, which backs up to Port Royal Sound. Mike Bailey/Golf Advisor. Recently renovated by original architect Rees Jones, Oyster Reef is the flagship course of the Heritage Golf Group courses on the island.

Where is the first hole on the Player Nine?

Hilton Head National. The first hole on the Player Nine at Hilton Head National in Bluffton, S.C. Jason Scott Deegan/GolfAdvisor. A standard in the Bluffton area since 1989, Hilton Head National features two nines (it used to be 27 holes before growth in the area claimed nine holes for development).

Is Hilton Head Island open to the public?

With more than 15 courses open to the public, Hilton Head Island an ideal spot for a golf vacation or retirement. And when you throw nearby Bluffton, S.C., in the mix, the opportunities for great public golf expand even more to include well over 20 public access courses in the area.

How many golf courses are there in Hilton Head?

With more than 50 combined public and private golf courses in the immediate area, it’s no wonder that Hilton Head has earned the moniker “The Golf Island.”.

What is the green at the 10th hole of the golf course?

The green at the par-five 10th hole is as close as you can get to the Atlantic Ocean on any golf course on the island— and that proximity tends to bring challenging winds into play once you reach the final 10 holes.

What is the 7th hole in Palmetto Dunes?

Heron Point, 7th hole (photo by L.C. Lambrecht) Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. If you’re not ready to shell out top dollar, but still want the authentic, top-of-the-line Hilton Head Island golf experience, Palmetto Dunes is for you, starting foremost with the oceanfront Robert Trent Jones course.

Where is the lighthouse at Hilton Head?

The Sea Pines Resort. When you think about golf on Hilton Head, the first image that pops into your head is most certainly the red-and-white-striped lighthouse behind the 18th green at Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus’s Harbour Town Golf Links, host of one of the PGA Tour’s longest-tenured events, the RBC Heritage.

How many nines does Shipyard Golf Club have?

Shipyard Golf Club offers three nines; the original Clipper and Galleon courses were designed by Cobb in 1970, and the Brigantine course was added by William C. Byrd in 1982. A former Champions Tour host, Shipyard has kept itself in tip-top shape and feels more like a private club than 27 holes of resort golf.

Where is the first lighthouse on Hilton Head Island?

Hilton Head Island’s first lighthouse behind the 5th green at Palmetto Dunes’s Arthur Hills course (photo by Al Lunsford) Heritage Golf Collection. The 81 holes that make up this collection of golf courses are island golf personified.

What was the first golf course in the Atlantic Dunes?

Lambrecht) The first course built on the island was George Cobb’s Ocean Course at Sea Pines in 1962, which underwent a modern transformation at the hands of Davis Love III in 2016 and reemerged as Atlantic Dunes.

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