HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC GOLF
Golf is a favorite sport on Hilton Head Island, which offers 15 public access courses on the island and nine more nearby. This is an overview of the courses which includes some specifications and price ranges. Prices for golf are seasonal, and change at different times for the various courses. Prices are also subject to "specials" offered by the courses, often reflecting discounts for afternoon play or to play multiple courses. The rules for making tee times vary among the courses as well.
Golf lessons are available at most golf courses. Whether you are just beginning to play the game or have been playing for years, PGA Professionals can help you in every aspect of your game.
Public Courses on Hilton head island
| Course | Location | Length (Yds.) | Par | Rating | Slope | 2012 Price Range | Phone |
| Country Club of Hilton Head | Hilton Head Plantation | 6162 | 72 | 70.6 | 129 | $60 to $80 | 843-681-4653 |
| Oyster Reef | Hilton Head Plantation | 6071 | 72 | 70.5 | 119 | $75 to $145 | 843-681-1750 |
| Golden Bear | Indigo Run Plantation | 6184 (5 tees) | 72 | 69.4 | 119 | $58 to $80 | 843-689-2200 |
| Robert Trent Jones² | Palmetto Dunes | 6122 | 72 | 69.1 | 122 |
$64 to $116 |
843-785-1138 |
| George Fazio Course | Palmetto Dunes | 6239 | 70 | 70.2 | 126 | $59 to $102 | 843-785-1138 |
| Arthur Hills Course | Palmetto Dunes | 6122 | 72 | 69.9 | 119 | $59 to $102 | 843-785-1138 |
| Arthur Hills Course | Palmetto Hall Plantation | 6122 | 72 | 70.6 | 122 | $61 to $108 | 843-689-4100 |
| Robert Cupp Course | Palmetto Hall Plantation | 6042 | 72 | 69.2 | 125 | $61 to $108 | 843-689-4100 |
| Planter's Row | Port Royal Plantation | 5920 | 72 | 67.9 | 116 | $49 to $99 | 843-689-4653 |
| Robber's Row | Port Royal Plantation | 6017 | 72 | 68.7 | 120 | $49 to $99 | 843-689-4653 |
| Barony Course | Port Royal Plantation | 5962 | 72 | 68.2 | 114 |
$49 to $99 |
843-689-4653 |
| Harbour Town Golf Links | Sea Pines Plantation | 6040 | 71 | 69.9 | 130 | $218 to $248 | 843-842-8484 |
| Heron Point | Sea Pines Plantation | 7 tees 7103 to 3743 |
71 |
75.4 |
143-112 | $116 to $136 | 843-842-8484 |
| Ocean Course | Sea Pines Plantation | 6172 | 72 | 70.4 | 123 | $87 to $116 | 843-842-8484 |
| Shipyard Golf Club¹ | Shipyard Plantation | 5972 | 72 | 69.5 | 122 | $67 to $132 | 843-681-1750 |
Nearby public courses
| Course | Location | Length (Yds.) | Par | Rating | Slope | Price Range | Phone |
| Rose Hill Golf Club | Bluffton | 6281 | $55 to $65 | 843-842-3740 | |||
| Old South | Bluffton | 5779 | 72 | 69.3 |
120 |
$70 to $95 |
843-785-5353 |
| Old Carolina | Bluffton | 9 hole course | 843-785-6363 | ||||
| Okatie Creek | Sun City | 5955 (5 tees) | 72 | 68.8 |
117 |
CALL |
843-705-4653 |
| Hidden Cypress | Sun City | 5974 (5 tees) | 72 | 68.9 | 118 |
CALL |
843-705-4999 |
| Island West | Bluffton | 6208 | 72 | 69.9 | 124 |
CALL |
843-689-6660 |
| Hilton Head National | Bluffton | See note¹ | 71 or 72 | See note1 | See note 1 |
$58 to $93 |
843-842-5900 |
| Eagle's Point Golf Club | Bluffton | 6026 |
71 |
68.2 | 117 |
$44 to $65 |
843-686-4457 |
| Crescent Point Golf Club | Bluffton | 5987 |
71 |
68.5 | 125 |
$49 to $72 |
843-341-2500 |
| Bloody Point | Daufuskie Island (Note ²) |
5940 |
72 |
69.2 |
119 |
CALL |
843-341-4810 |
| Melrose | Daufuskie Island (Note ²) |
6245 |
72 |
70.3 |
121 |
CALL |
843-341-4810 |
For beginners or those needing a basic practice round, the Executive Golf Club offers 6 par 3 holes and 3 par 4 holes and has rental clubs. You can walk or ride. First 9 holes $14.50 to $29.00. Bluffton. 843-837-6400.
General note: Some clubs are reserved for member play only at certain times. All clubs reserve the right to change prices without notice - confirm when you reserve tee times.
Note ¹: Shipyard and Hilton Head National each have three 9-hole courses. Golfers play two (or three) of them.
Note ²: The Daufuskie Island courses are now public. Golfers should know they are accessible only by boat, usually a ferry that runs every two hours or so. A golfing outing here will be an all day affair. Ask about the cost of the ferry.
Some courses offer 9 hole rates. Some low end rates quoted are for 3 day packages or require a coupon.