Hilton Head Golf Destination Guide

There is an airport located on Hilton Head Island. However, Hilton Head Island Airport only receives US Airways flights from Charlotte, so you'll probably have to head to Charleston International Airport. Charleston International has daily flights from US Airways, Continental, Delta, Northwest and United Airlines. A taxi ride is probably out of the question because it's at least an hour drive south to Hilton Head. There are the usual car and limousine rental counters at Charleston International.

If you are driving to Hilton Head, you'll probably end up taking either I-95 or I-16. If you're coming from the west you can take I-16 from Atlanta. Interstate 95 runs along the eastern Seaboard from Miami to Philadelphia and gets you within a short drive to Hilton Head Island.

Hilton Head Golf FAQ

1. Where exactly is Hilton Head Island?

Hilton Head is a large island off the coast of southeastern South Carolina. It is just a few miles north of the Georgia state line.

2. Why is Hilton Head such a famous golf destination?

Hilton Head has a rich tradition of golf that continues today. Hilton head's first course was built on the island in 1961. Since then the island has been a mecca for golfers who value quality over quantity. Opened in 1969 in Harbour Town Golf Links anchors a small group of upscale designer courses that can now be found on the island.

3. What's the best course on Hilton Head?

The best and most famous course in Hilton Head is Harbour Town Golf Links. Part of Sea Pines Resort, Harbout Town is one of the country's most famous courses and home to the PGA Tour's Heritage of Golf event. Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus' design brings with it everything you would expect. Small greens, pot bunkers, narrow fairways, railroad tie bulkheads, and sandy waste areas provide the challenges here. And when you get to the finishing hole you'll see the courses trademark red and white faux lighthouse. However, for some golfers it might be easier to keep playing Links on the computer. At Harbour Town, a round costs $250 and there aren't any discounts to be found.

4. What are some other courses that aren't quite as pricey as Harbour Town?

There are many great courses on the island, and some of them are actually quite inexpensive. The Hills' Course at Palmetto Hall Plantation is a graceful masterpiece and is $170 less than Harbour Town. You could also try a round a Eagle Pointe Golf Club in nearby Bluffton. Its priced to please with rates dipping as low as $35 in the summer months after 3 p.m. Its layout cuts through inland pine trees and coastal bogs.

5. What else is there to do on Hilton Head Island?

It is an island, so watersports abound. Fishing, surfing, parasailing and deep-water diving are all possibilities. There's also sailing, water skiing and cruises to other nearby islands like Savannah and Beaufort where you can spend an evening or have a bite to eat.