Hilton Head-- The Golf Island

There is something intriguing about the Carolina Lowcountry. And there is something even more wonderful about Hilton Head, your golf island destination. Hilton Head is, without exception, a golfer's dream. As you enjoy the balmy Atlantic Ocean breezes you'll love the outstanding golfing experiences on world-class golf courses. Beautiful beaches and ancient live oaks provide a stunning backdrop.

Hilton Head has a long history but today it credits much of its prosperity to the comfortable climate and world-class golf. What better combination is there for a golf aficionado?

The island boasts more than 20 exclusive golf courses either on the island itself or in the nearby Lowcountry. Some of its more well known include Fripp Island, Daufuskie Island, and Bluffton.

The Golfing Season

When planning your next golf vacation, remember that you can golf all year round I the balmy climate of Hilton Head.

Hilton Head Island Golf Courses

Golf Digest named Hilton Head Island 10th on a list of the best golf courses in the world. How's that for world-class quality? There is no doubt that Hilton Head is a golf mecca, offering a range of course suiting the skills of any golfer. You'll find oceanfront courses, riverside courses and courses dotted with lagoons and lakes. Take your time, breath in the fresh salty air and enjoy.

Listed below are the many courses found on and around Hilton Head:

  • Arthur Hills at Palmetto Dunes Golf Course
  • Barony at Port Royal Golf Club
  • Bear Creek Golf Club
  • Brigantine/Clipper at Shipyard Golf Club
  • Clipper/Galleon at Shipyard Golf Club
  • Country Club of Hilton Head
  • Daufuskie Island Resort -(Melrose & Bloody Point)
  • Dolphin Head Golf Course
  • Eagles Pointe Golf Club
  • East at Belfair Golf Club
  • Fripp Island - Ocean Creek
  • Fripp Island - Ocean Point
  • Galleon/Brigantine at Shipyard Golf Club
  • George Fazio at Palmetto Dunes Golf Course
  • Golden Bear Golf Course at Indigo Run
  • The Golf Club at Indigo Run
  • Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort
  • Hilton Head National Golf Club
  • Long Cove Club
  • Island West Golf Club
  • Nine Hole at Haig Point Club
  • North at Moss Creek Golf Club
  • Okatie Creek Golf Club - Sun City Hilton Head
  • Old Carolina Golf Club
  • Old South Golf Links
  • Oyster Reef Golf Club
  • Planter's Row at Port Royal Golf Club
  • Pleasant Point - Country Club of Beaufort
  • Robber's Row at Port Royal Golf Club
  • Robert Cupp at Palmetto Hall Plantation
  • Robert Trent Jones at Palmetto Dunes Golf Course
  • Rose Hill Plantation
  • Sea Marsh at Sea Pines Resort
  • Sea Pines Country Club
  • South at Moss Creek Golf Club
  • Spanish Wells Club
  • The Calibouge & The Haig at Haig Point Club
  • West at Belfair Golf Club
  • Wexford Golf Club

Notable Courses:

The Robert Cupp Course at Palmetto Hall was named the Golf World Architect of the Year award. It is a challenging course, probably one of the most demanding in the southeast United States.

George Fazio at Palmetto Dunes Golf Course is consistently named by Golf Digest as one of the top 100 courses in the United States.

Hilton Head Golf Packages

You can get some wonderful golf package deals in Hilton Head. Here are some examples:

Hilton Head Golf Rates

At Palmetto Hall Plantation Club, for example, rates range from $72 in January and mid-February to $143 in the peak season which is from Feb. 25 - May 17.

Hilton Head's History

Your visit to the Hilton Head area also brings with it a rich culture and history beyond its present day prosperity. The island gets its name from William Hilton, an English sea captain in the mid 1600s. In 1865, thousands of slaves were liberated here. And today, The Gullahs, descendants of those slaves, add a cultural backdrop like no other.

Hilton Head is truly a golf lover's mecca.