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Destination: Hilton Head Island

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Destination: Hilton Head Island

In addition to world-class beaches and golf courses from some of the top designers in the business, Hilton Head Island offers accommodations in a variety of settings and ranges of affordability. Best of all, you'll experience Hilton Head's legendary hospitality following your day on the links and beaches. Select from hotels, motels, rentable private homes and luxurious oceanfront resorts featuring spectacular ocean views.

Hilton Head Island FAQ


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

Why is Hilton Head Island such a famous golf vacation destination?
Hilton Head Island has a rich tradition of golf that continues today. The area'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, Harbour Town Golf Links anchors a small group of upscale designer courses that can now be found on the island.

What's the best golf course on Hilton Head Island?
The best and most famous golf course on Hilton Head is Harbour Town Golf Links. Part of Sea Pines Resort, Harbour Town is one of the country's most famous courses and home to an annual PGA Tour 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 course's trademark red and white faux lighthouse.

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. Consider playing Hilton Head National, Oyster Reef Golf Club or any combination of the three nines at Shipyard Golf Club.

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.

What's the best way to get to Hilton Head Island?

There is an airport located on Hilton Head Island, but many visitors arrive by way of Charleston International Airport an hour away. 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. From the North, take I-95 South to Exit #8 for Highway 278. Signs are posted to get you to Hilton Head on 278. Driving distance is approximately 40 miles from I-95. From the South, take I-95 North to Exit #5 (Hardeeville - Highway 46) to Highway 170 to Highway 278. Follow the signs on 278 to Hilton Head. Driving distance is approximately 25 miles from I-95.

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Courses

Course Spotlight
Hilton Head National GC's Weed Nine - view from no. 2

Hilton Head National Golf Club

Sprawling across 300 acres of lush, Carolina Lowcountry, Hilton Head National Golf Club has gained a reputation as being one of the area's best public courses. The course was a collaboration between Gary Player and Bobby Weed, who each designed a nine. Weed designed the front nine with the intention of creating a complement to the Player-designed back nine rather than making them too similar. more»

Hole #1 -  West Tee

Rose Hill Golf Club

Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton is situated amongst plentiful live oaks draped with Spanish moss. There are also sparkling, crystal-clear lakes that come into play on several holes. The golf course is a part of Rose Hill Plantation, giving it a truly Southern look and feel. more»

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Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run
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Hilton Head Island $29
Crescent Pointe Golf Club
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Bluffton $39
Rose Hill Golf Club
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Bluffton $50 - $100
The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes
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Bluffton $55
Pines Course at Lady's Island Country Club
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Beaufort $25
Sanctuary Golf Club At Cat Island
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Beaufort $39.95
Hilton Head National Golf Club
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Bluffton $34.99
Old South Golf Links
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Bluffton $35
Eagle's Pointe Golf Club
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Okatie $39
Pinecrest Golf Course
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Bluffton $50
Chechessee Creek Club Okatie N/A
Robert Trent Jones Course at Palmetto Dunes Resort Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Executive Golf Club Bluffton less than $50
Heron Point at Sea Pines Resort Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Morgan River at Dataw Island Club Saint Helena Island $50 - $100
Robert Cupp at Palmetto Hall Plantation Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Robber's Row at Port Royal Golf Club Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Oyster Reef Golf Course Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Okatie Creek Golf Club Bluffton less than $50
Magnolia/Dogwood at Callawassie Island Club Okatie $50 - $100
Melrose Golf Course Daufuskie Island $89 - $109
George Fazio Course at Palmetto Dunes Resort Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Spanish Wells Club Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Clipper/Galleon at Shipyard Golf Club Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Hampton Hall Club Bluffton $50 - $100
North Course at Moss Creek Golf Club Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
May River Golf Club At Palmetto Bluff Bluffton $240
Island West Golf Club Bluffton $70
Wexford Golf Club Hilton Head Island $100 - $250
Oldfield Golf Club Okatie $85
Cotton Dike at Dataw Island Club Saint Helena Island $50 - $100
Brigantine/Clipper at Shipyard Golf Club Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
North Course at Berkeley Hall Golf Club Bluffton $112
Arthur Hills Course at Palmetto Hall Plantation Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Nicklaus Course at Colleton River Plantation Country Club Bluffton N/A
Sea Pines Country Club Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Dye Course at Colleton River Plantation Country Club Bluffton N/A
Ocean Creek Golf Club at Fripp Island Resort Fripp Island $50 - $100
South Course at Moss Creek Golf Club Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Ocean Point Golf Links at Fripp Island Resort Fripp Island $50 - $100
Planter's Row at Port Royal Golf Club Hilton Head Island $100 - $250
Dogwood/Palmetto at Callawassie Island Club Okatie $50 - $100
Osprey at Haig Point Club Daufuskie Island $50 - $100
Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort Hilton Head Island $260
South Course at Berkeley Hall Golf Club Bluffton $112
Par-3 Course at Colleton River Plantation Country Club Bluffton N/A
West Course at Belfair Golf Club Bluffton $100 - $250
Pintail Creek Golf Course Hardeeville less than $50
Palmetto/Magnolia at Callawassie Island Club Okatie $50 - $100
Ocean at Sea Pines Resort Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Arthur Hills Course at Palmetto Dunes Resort Hilton Head Island $100 - $250
Galleon/Brigantine at Shipyard Golf Club Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Old Carolina Golf Club Bluffton $50 - $100
East Course at Belfair Golf Club Bluffton $100 - $250
Bear Creek Golf Club Hilton Head Island less than $50
Calibogue/Haig at Haig Point Club Daufuskie Island $50 - $100
Old Tabby Links on Spring Island Spring Island $50 - $100
Long Cove Club Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Country Club of Hilton Head Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Dolphin Head Golf Club Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Golf Club at Indigo Run Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Secession Golf Club Beaufort $50 - $100
Barony Course at Port Royal Golf Club Hilton Head Island $50 - $100
Legends At Parris Island Parris Island less than $50
Hidden Cypress Golf Club Bluffton $75
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