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2019 Golf Vacation Planner

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The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton area of South Carolina is home to 29 fantastic golf courses, world-class beaches and an unparalleled variety of vacation accommodations, amenities and activities. Conveniently accessible by car or by plane into the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, Hilton Head Island shines as one of the world’s premier golf vacation destinations without all the neon lights and high-rises.

Golf rules year-round in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton area, with 16 on-island courses, including the famous Harbour Town Golf Links at The Sea Pines Resort, and 13 off-island layouts. Some of the world’s best golf architects have left their mark in the sand here...Robert Trent Jones, Davis Love III, Rees Jones, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, George Fazio...just to name a few. Hilton Head Island is also home to the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage, an area tradition where golfers are encouraged to “get their plaid on” for this star-studded event.

With more than 6,000 villas, condos and homes on the rental market and two-dozen hotels and inns...six of them AAA Four Diamond award-winners...golf packages can be custom built to your specifications and are surprisingly affordable year-round. Off the golf course, you will find activities for all ages, all close by. Play tennis on a championship court. Bike more than 50 miles of public pathways that cross the Island. Play in the ocean with the kids or just relax on sugar-white sand beaches.

We invite you to experience the uniqueness of a Hilton Head Island-Bluffton golf vacation. One trip and you will agree that it is a truly amazing place, with incredible amenities on and off the course, perfect for individuals, groups and families. It will exceed your expectations...guaranteed.

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Best Island in the U.S.Condé Nast Traveler - 2018

#1 Island in the Continental U.S.Travel+Leisure Magazine’s 2018 World’s Best Awards

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January ............. 40-59°F / 4-15CFebruary ............ 41-61°F / 5-16CMarch ............... 48-68°F / 9-20CApril ................56-76°F / 13-24CMay .................64-83°F / 18-28CJune .................70-87°F / 21-31C

July ..................74-89°F / 23-32CAugust ..............74-89°F / 23-32CSeptember .........69-85°F / 21-29COctober ............59-77°F / 15-25CNovember .......... 49-69°F / 9-20CDecember .......... 42-61°F / 6-16C

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Atlanta, GA ..................299 mi.Baltimore, MD ...............636 mi.Boston, MA .................1041 mi.Charleston, SC .................95 mi.Charlotte, NC ................254 mi.Chicago, IL ....................944 mi.Cincinnati, OH ..............668 mi.Cleveland, OH ...............778 mi.Columbia, SC ................152 mi.Detroit, MI ....................905 mi.Greenville, SC ................247 mi.Indianapolis, IN .............788 mi.Jacksonville, FL ..............203 mi.Louisville, KY .................650 mi.

Miami, FL .....................554 mi.Myrtle Beach, SC ............221 mi.Nashville, TN .................556 mi.New Orleans, LA ............676 mi.New York, NY ................867 mi.Orlando, FL ...................289 mi.Philadelphia, PA .............720 mi.Pittsburgh, PA ................717 mi.Raleigh, NC ...................334 mi.Richmond, VA ...............489 mi. Savannah, GA ..................45 mi.St. Louis, MO ................903 mi.Tulsa, OK ....................1082 mi.Washington, D.C............596 mi.

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Driving Distances to Hilton Head Island

BY CAR: Interstate 95 is our direct link to the rest of civilization. There are several exits that provide access to Hilton Head Island, but the best (i.e., most direct) is Exit 8 via U.S. 278. You’ll head east for about 30 minutes on this four-lane highway; along the way, you will pass the University of South Carolina’s New River campus and Sun City Hilton Head, and skirt the outer perimeter of the town of Bluffton before reaching the bridges to Hilton Head Island.

BY AIR: The full-service Hilton Head Island Airport is offering new service by American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from select cities. The airport also caters to private and charter air service, and is within 15 minutes of all of the Island’s major resorts. The Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport is just 45 minutes from Hilton Head Island via I-95 North and U.S. 278. The airport is serviced by Air Canada, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines, with direct service to/from more than 30 cities.

BY RAIL: Train travel has become an increasingly popular option for visitors. Amtrak has daily stops in the Lowcountry village of Yemassee (about an hour north of Hilton Head Island) as well as in North Charleston (about two hours to the north) and Savannah (an hour to the south).

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Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), located approximately 45 miles (72 kilometers) south of the Island, is serviced by Air Canada, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Sun Country Airlines and United Air-lines. The following cities fly directly into the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport:

AllentownAtlantaBaltimoreBostonCharlotteChicago/O’HareCincinnatiClevelandColumbusDallas/Fort Worth

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DenverDetroitGrand RapidsHoustonIndianapolisLexingtonLouisvilleMiamiMinneapolis/St. PaulNewark

Hilton Head Island Airport FlightsThe Hilton Head Island Airport is serviced by American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Airlines, each offering connecting options from 100+ cities worldwide through the following hubs: American AirlinesCharlotte (CLT): 3 daily non-stop flights, service year-round

New Service Beginning Spring 2019:American AirlinesWashington Nationl (DCA): Weekend service begins May 4

United AirlinesWashington-Dulles (IAD): Seasonal, twice-daily flights begin March 31Chicago/O’Hare (ORD): Seasonal twice-weekly (Weekend) flights begin April 6New York/Newark, NJ (EWR): Seasonal Saturday flights begin April 6

Delta AirlinesAtlanta (ATL): Three times daily flights begin May 23New York City (LGA): Seasonal Saturday flights begin June 8

Sunny days and breezy nights. Bike rides and golf swings. A delicious Lowcountry plate, loaded with fresh seafood. Don’t you wish you could just snap your fingers and be here on Hilton Head Island? With new American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines non-stop direct flights from several major cities and key con-nection airports, it’s almost that easy. With three airlines (American, Delta and United) now offering nonstop flights from seven hub cities, booking a nonstop or one-stop flight right into the Hilton Head Island Airport is also a breeze.

Airport Contact InformationHilton Head Island Airport

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Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport(912) 964-0514 - www.savannahairport.com

NYC – LaGuardiaNYC – JFKNiagara Falls, NYPhiladelphiaPittsburghPortsmouthTorontoWash., DC – DullesWash., DC – Reagan National

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No. 1 — Hilton Head Island is the largest “barrier island” off the Atlantic coast between Long Island and the Bahamas, covering 42 square miles — 12 miles long and 5 miles wide at its widest point. Manhattan is the largest barrier island on the east coast. Hilton Head Island’s perennial subtropical climate makes the area an ideal setting for golf, which is why Hilton Head Island boasts more golf per capita than anywhere in the country.

No. 2 — Hilton Head Island is shaped like a foot and its major resort developments are comprised of gated communities. The Sea Pines Resort, home of Harbour Town Golf Links and two other storied layouts, is located at the “toe,” or the south end of the island. Located at the “heel” — meaning mid-Island and north end — are Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort with its Robert Trent Jones, George Fazio and Arthur Hills courses, and Port Royal Resort with 54 holes designed by Pete Dye, George Cobb and Willard Byrd. Each course is unique in its own right and a must play on any Lowcountry bucket list.

No. 3 — Nearly every renowned golf course architect of this generation has representative work on the island. Along with the names above, add the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Rees Jones, Davis Love III

and Robert Cupp among many others. Just a smooth 9-iron from Sea Pines on the south end is Shipyard Plantation, which offers 27 holes designed by Cobb and Byrd that can be played in a trio of 18-hole combinations. Each 9-holer (Clipper, Galleon and Brigantine) has its own merits, but there is one constant: water comes into play on nearly every hole. Nevertheless all 27 are imminently and enjoyably playable.

No. 4 — There are more than a million rounds of golf played on Hilton Head Island every year. While some of the top courses are private, Hilton Head Island has earned its reputation as one of the world’s finest golf destinations because of its outstanding public and resort courses that will satisfy the palate of even the most selective golfer. Palmetto Hall Plantation features two memorable golf courses designed by Hills and Cupp. Hills sculpted a layout so popular and strategic that it serves as the site of many of the area’s top tournaments, while the Cupp Course is known for its striking geometric bunkers and greens, not to mention its challenging design.

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For Hilton Head Island locals, there exists a perpetual spring-like feel in the air. Officially, however, springtime tees off Hilton Head Island’s golfing year. So here

is a quick list of insider information designed to expand your knowledge of The Golf Island’s numerous offerings.

8 Insider Tipsfor the Perfect Golf Trip to

Hilton Head IslandHarbour Town Golf Links - The Sea Pines Resort

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No. 5 — Hilton Head Island boasts plenty of culture and nightlife, and fancies itself more sophisticated and upscale than its neighbor four hours to the north, Myrtle Beach. Following a round or two of golf, locals and visitors often hit the numerous bars and restaurants on the south end, although Hilton Head Island’s north end has emerged as a nighttime hotspot of its own. Before hitting one of the many outstanding restaurants on the north end of the Island, golfers love challenging one of the two courses by Nicklaus and his son, Jack II at Indigo Run Plantation. Winding through forests of pine and oak, and along freshwater lowlands, the Golden Bear Golf Club, which debuted in 1992, is a must play.

No. 6 — Hilton Head Island is well- known for its six miles of bike lanes and more than 60 miles of paved shared-use paths. In addition to being a fun and healthy way to experience the island, biking is also great for the environment. An important part of Hilton Head Island’s culture, biking significantly reduces congestion and vehicular traffic. Take a leisurely ride along the beach, or easily bike to dinner and shopping. At Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, you can even play 18 holes at one of its three courses aboard a revolutionary new “Golf Bike” or enjoy a round with

their new TempoTM Walk, a hands-free, autonomous caddie that offers GPS yardage, carries bags, coolers and other accessories.

No. 7 — Hilton Head Island is rich in history. Captain William Hilton, whose original landing spot was in what is now Port Royal Plantation, discovered the Island in 1663. Several miles north of Port Royal is Hilton Head Plantation, the second-oldest private gated community on the island occupying almost 4,000 acres. Hilton Head Plantation offers a wide variety of golf with a quartet of gorgeous layouts: Oyster Reef Golf Club, Country Club of Hilton Head, Bear Creek Golf Club — all designed by Rees Jones — and Dolphin Head, designed by Gary Player and Ron Kirby.

No. 8— 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. For visitors, a variety of custom golf and resort packages for small and large groups are worth investigating.

The “Golf Island” has made planning your golf vacation very easy through the launch of a brand new website — HiltonHeadGolfIsland.com. Marvel at our 30-plus golf courses, browse custom resort packages and attractive rates, and see all that Hilton Head Island has to offer away from the links. Planning your dream golf trip is just a click away!

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Sure, watching a PGA Tour event from the comfy confines of your home can be relaxing. But, there are some things you don’t see on TV and really can’t feel on TV. You just have to be there for the full experience.

The Opening Tee Shot. The first hole at Harbour Town Golf Links might be one of the tightest tee shots in the world. Disaster truly looms at #1 with trees and out-of-bounds lurking over both sides of a little sliver of a fairway. This opening tee shot is enough to scare even the most seasoned professional. Hang out down the right side of the fairway and you’ll get up close and personal with many of the players.

The Back Porch at 14. If you’ll venture out to one of the farthest points from the club-house, you’ll be entertained by one of the Tour’s greatest par-3s, and the stage show being put on by the folks on the back porch of the house less than 10 yards behind the green. The house gets its own marshal, just to keep the revelry quiet enough for the players to putt, especially on Sunday with the tournament on the line.

The Atmosphere. Phoenix has its mob-scene and Birds Nest entertainment just outside the gates. Other events have a larger corporate hospitality presence, but nobody throws a party with a mix for young and old, spring breakers and proper golf fans quite like the Heritage. There’s a BBQ venue at the 15th hole with all the fancy food and drink you’d ever want, as well as upscale wine and cocktail venues. There is also a Kids’ Zone between holes 17 and 18 where only those under 15 are admitted.

But on a Boat in the Calibogue? CBS does love to show the nautical connection of Harbour Town and Heritage week. But, while you might get on TV for being on a boat in the Calibogue Sound during the tournament, the view of the action from a boat is not all that hot. Join the thousands that surround the 18th on Sunday and stay for the plaid jacket presentation. Then, look over at that plaid-wrapped lighthouse and remember that it wasn’t even finished when Charles Fraser handed Arnold Palmer that very first trophy, and imagine how far the event has come, a feeling TV just can’t duplicate.

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1: Sea Pines Atlantic Dunes2: Sea Pines Heron Point3: Sea Pines Harbour Town4: Shipyard5: Palmetto Dunes - Hills6: Palmetto Dunes - Fazio7: Palmetto Dunes - Jones8: Port Royal - Barony9. Port Royal - Planter’s Row10. Port Royal - Robber’s Row11: Palmetto Hall - Cupp12: Palmetto Hall - Hills13: Indigo Run Golden Bear14: Oyster Reef

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the Sea Pines resort - Atlantic Dunes

The all-new Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III opened in October 2016 and is a complete reconstruction of The Sea Pines Resort’s historic Ocean Course, the first course built on Hilton Head Island. Love Golf Design, which includes Davis and his brother, Mark, as well as lead architect Scot Sherman, entirely rebuilt holes to accommodate modern shot values and frame scenic corridors. Atlantic Dunes features a pronounced seaside ambience and Lowcountry feel accented by coquina shell dunes and seaside grasses. The project’s goal was to incorporate elements of the surrounding beachfront, along with the area’s bounty of native pines and oaks lining the fairways. The course benefits both visually and strategically from restoration of natural sand dunes, as well as the creation of new dunes blending seamlessly into the design.

843-842-8484866-561-8802

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Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

ATLANTIC DUNESDesigner: Davis Love IIICo-Designer: Mark Love

Architect: Scot Sherman, ASGCA

Yards Par Rating SlopeLove 7000 72 74.3 143Blue 6508 72 72.2 138White 6102 72 70.1 130Gold 5640 72 67.8 119Green 4945 72 64.9 114Orange 3911 72 61.1 106

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the Sea Pines resort - Harbour Town Golf Links


843-842-8484866-561-8802

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Reserve a round on the world-famous Harbour Town Golf Links. Home to the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, this distinguished course is both the crowning achievement of famed designer Pete Dye and design consultant Jack Nicklaus, and a perennial favorite among PGA TOUR players. Put your game to the ultimate test against a collection of par threes that are ranked among the world’s finest, and a par four 18th hole considered one of the most feared in all of golf. Pete Dye’s masterpiece places a premium on finesse, imagination and shot making, rather than strength.

HArboUr TowN GoLF LINkSArchitect: Pete Dye

Design Consultant: Jack Nicklaus

Yards Par Rating SlopeHeritage 7099 71 75.6 148Blue 6681 71 73.4 144White 6253 71 71.4 136Gold 5867 71 69.6 131Green 5084 71 69.8 126

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Palmetto Dunes - Robert Trent Jones

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the Sea Pines resort - Heron Point


843-842-8484866-561-8802

www.SeaPinesGolf.com100 N. Sea Pines Drive


Designed by legendary course architect Pete Dye, Heron Point is nothing short of a modern masterpiece. Golfers will discover all the challenge they desire with its well-defined holes, plenty of movement in the fairways and Dye’s ubiquitous mounding and swales framing target areas. Heron Point completed several course enhancements in 2014 to further increase overall playability and enjoyment for a broad spectrum of golfers. The layout’s putting surfaces were replaced with Tif Eagle Bermuda, the same strand used at Harbour Town Golf Links. Additionally, green complexes and surrounds were softened to provide better lies and a wider variety of short-game options.

HEroN PoINTArchitect: Pete Dye

Yards Par Rating SlopeHeritage 7035 72 74.0 140Blue 6523 72 72.0 135White 6020 72 70.4 124Gold 5569 72 68.0 116Green 5151 72 66.3 112Orange 3677 72 n/a n/a

Named for its legendary designer, the Jones Course was the first in Palmetto Dunes and remains one of Hilton Head Island’s most popular courses. The course is quintessential Jones, with sweeping fairways, large greens and abundant bunkering. The Jones Course has been named “Golf Course of the Year” by the SC Golf Course Owners Association and is ranked among the best courses in the Southeast. Among its many highlights is a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean from the elevated green of the par-five 10th, one of the island’s most photographed golf holes. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf has designated the course a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for its commitment to wildlife.

SC Golf Course of the Year

877-567-6512www.PalmettoDunes.com

7 Trent Jones LaneHilton Head Island, SC 29928

rOBErt trENt JONESArchitect: robert trent Jones

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Yards Par Rating SlopeGold 7005 72 74.3 135Blue 6570 72 72.3 131White 6141 72 70.2 127Green/Sr. 5621 72 67.9 117Red 4986 72 68.9 112Black 2625 72 54.5 -

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2 Leamington LaneHilton Head Island, SC 29928

Since opening in 1986, the Hills Course at Palmetto Dunes has been embraced as one of the Lowcountry’s most unique layouts. The course exudes character, thanks to Hills’ decision to route it along a series of natural dune lines just steps from the Atlantic. The result is an unusually rolling layout with fairways punctuated with swales, mounds and more than a few water hazards. A lack of bunkers is offset by the off-balance lies and ever-present ocean breezes that challenge nearly every shot. Named “SC Course of the Year” by the SC Golf Course Owners Association and named in “Top 30 Best You Can Play in SC” by the SC Golf Course Ratings Panel...testament to its enduring quality and popularity.


ArTHUr HILLSArchitect: Arthur Hills

Yards Par Rating SlopeBlue 6651 72 73.2 134White 6122 72 71.4 124Gold 5227 72 67.3 112Green 4999 72 66.2 110

Long regarded as one of the Lowcountry’s most demanding tests, all 18 greens of the Fazio Course were enhanced by replanting them with resilient Diamond Zoysia grass. The result is a consistency to the course’s sweeping green surfaces that will assist golfers in negotiating this par-70 gem. With only two par fives, Fazio’s challenge is defined by a series of long par fours with water hazards and strategically placed bunkers. The course’s middle tee settings, playing to just over 6,200 yards, are more accommodating to the recreational player. For lower handicappers, however, the exhilaration of taking on the Fazio Course at its unrelenting best is an opportunity not to be wasted.



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GEorGE FAzIoArchitect: George Fazio

Yards Par Rating SlopeGold 6873 70 74.3 135Blue 6534 70 72.3 131White 6239 70 70.2 127Green/Sr. 5478 70 67.9 117Red 5104 70 68.9 112

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Country Club of Hilton Head

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843-681-4653www.HiltonHeadClub.com

70 Skull Creek DriveHilton Head Island, SC 29926

Long regarded as one of Hilton Head Island’s most popular golf courses, Country Club of Hilton Head features some of the area’s best greens with MiniVerde™ Ultra Dwarf Bermudagrass. The new putting surfaces have helped secure the semi-private course’s place among the best experiences in the Lowcountry. The club also installed new Better Billy Bunkers from tee to green. Designed by Rees Jones, the Country Club course is an exhilarating test that meanders through one of Hilton Head Island’s most elevated sites. It has twice served as a local qualifying site for the U.S. Open and has received a Four Star rating for excellence by Golf Digest. Owned and operated by ClubCorp, the Country Club also received the Reader’s Choice Award as the island’s “Best Golf Course/Club” by readers of the Island Packet.

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Architect: rees Jones

Yards Par Rating SlopeGold 6919 72 75.2 143Blue 6543 72 72.8 138White 6162 72 70.8 133Green 5658 72 69.0 121Red 5373 72 71.7 128

Port Royal Golf Club

Owned and operated by the Heritage Golf Group, the 54 holes at Port Royal offer an exemplary golf experience and a history lesson or two. The Barony Course was designed by George Cobb in the early 1960s as one of Hilton Head Island’s first courses. Accuracy is paramount here, especially on approach shots to the heavily guarded greens. The Robber’s Row Course, originally done by Cobb and Willard Byrd, was redesigned in 1994 by Pete Dye. Sited on a former Civil War encampment it features historical markers throughout the course. Planter’s Row, designed by Byrd in 1984 features small, undulating greens and water in play on 10 holes.


800-2-FIND-18 or 843-681-1750 www.HiltonHeadGolf.net

10 Clubhouse Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

bAroNYArchitect: George w. Cobb

Yards Par Rating SlopeGold 6654 71 71.9 137Blue 6223 71 70.3 125White 5964 71 69.2 121Green 5183 71 70.3 122

PLANTEr’S rowArchitect: willard byrd


robbEr’S rowArchitect: George w. Cobb and

willard byrd - redesign: Pete Dye Yards Par Rating SlopeGold 6657 71 73.3 134Blue 6311 71 71.6 129White 6001 71 70.3 116Green 4884 71 68.8 111



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Shipyard Golf Club

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Named as one of Golf Digest’s “Best New Courses in America” in 1982, Oyster Reef enjoys a stellar reputation within Hilton Head Island’s golf community. Rees Jones routed the course as an intriguing series of doglegs requiring precision from tee to green. The well-bunkered, multiple-tiered greens also call for a deft touch. Oyster Reef’s signature, however, is one of Hilton Head Island’s most scenic holes: the par-three sixth is set against the marshes and deep water of Port Royal Sound. Owned and managed by the Heritage Golf Group, Oyster Reef is a former Lowcountry “Golf Course of the Year” and earned Four Stars for excellence on the Golf Digest “Best Places to Play” list.

The 27 holes at Shipyard Golf Club epitomize coastal resort golf: oak and magnolia-lined fairways, plentiful bunkers, water hazards and well-protected greens. Play these George Cobb designs in any rotation and you’ll understand how seamlessly the island’s golf courses fit into their natural settings. You’ll also gain a healthy respect for the local alligator population; they are plentiful in Shipyard, particularly in and around the lagoons on the Brigantine course. It’s just another noteworthy distraction at Shipyard, which hosted one of the earliest PGA Champions Tour events, the Hilton Head Seniors International, from 1982 to 1984. The Club remains a Lowcountry favorite under the guidance of the Heritage Golf Group.

800-2-FIND-18or 843-681-1750

www.HiltonHeadGolf.net155 High Bluff Road


oYSTEr rEEFArchitect: rees Jones

refined in 2008 by Jeff brauer


800-2-FIND-18 or 843-681-1750 www.HiltonHeadGolf.net

45 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

CLIPPEr/GALLEoNArchitect: George w. Cobb

Yards Par Rating SlopeChamp. 6878 72 73.2 133Black 6448 72 71.2 131Middle 6073 72 69.5 126Forward 5391 72 71.0 124

brIGANTINE/CLIPPErArchitect: George w. Cobb


GALLEoN/brIGANTINEArchitect: George w. Cobb



Now featuring newly-renovated greens, bunkers and driving range! Nestled within the scenic residential community of Indigo Run, the Golden Bear course is a product of the Nicklaus Design Group. Jack’s formidable influence can be found in the course’s emphasis on shot values; strategy and finesse are required on Golden Bear rather than brute strength. Mature oak and pine forests frame the gently rolling fairways, and there is just enough water and sand to keep golfers from being mesmerized by the course’s tranquil, park-like beauty. With six sets of tees to choose from (including the 2,949 yard short course) Golden Bear can accommodate the low handicapper, as well as beginners and juniors. Call today to experience one of Hilton Head’s finest and a local favorite!

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Dolphin Head Golf Club

One of Hilton Head’s best kept secrets is now available for play by all golf lovers. The formerly private club in Hilton Head Plantation is a Gary Player-designed gem with what are considered the best greens on Hilton Head Island. Player took advantage of the spectacular surrounding natural preserves and local wildlife to frame his signature bunkers with marshland coming into play on many holes on the front nine. The back nine plays out to Port Royal Sound with gorgeous marsh views and lightning quick greens covered in Mini Verde Bermuda. Now, in combination with Palmetto Hall, Brown Golf offers three courses on Hilton Head Island totaling five courses for play in the Lowcountry.

843-681-5550www.DolphinHeadGC.com

56 High Bluff RoadHilton Head Island, SC 29926

DoLPHIN HEADArchitect: Gary Player

Yards Par Rating SlopeBlack 6606 72 72.7 140Blue 6421 72 72.0 137White 6169 72 70.8 130Gold 5513 72 68.0 123Red 5360 72 71.8 122


843-689-2200www.GoldenBear-IndigoRun.com

100 Indigo Run Dr.Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

GoLDEN bEArArchitect: Jack Nicklaus

Yards Par Rating SlopeBlack 7014 72 74.5 138Blue 6643 72 72.6 136Gold 6184 72 70.5 128White 5437 72 M 65.2 110 W 75.6 127Red 4965 72 69.2 118Short 2949


CUPP CoUrSEArchitect: robert Cupp

Yards Par Rating SlopeGold 7079 72 75.6 152Blue 6524 72 72.1 133White 6042 72 69.5 127Forward 5182 72 70.7 128

HILLS CoUrSEArchitect: Arthur Hills

Yards Par Rating SlopeGold 6918 72 74.1 142Blue 6582 72 72.5 133White 6257 72 70.8 131Forward 5006 72 70.3 119

Bear Creek Golf Club

843-342-2582 www.PalmettoHallCC.com

108 Fort Howell Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Palmetto Hall Plantation Club


Palmetto Hall Plantation Club features 36 holes of pristine championship golf immersed in Southern elegance and natural beauty. A must-play for every golfer. The two Arthur Hills and Robert Cupp designed courses are premier properties for enjoying the true Hilton Head Island experience. The courses were built on an old Civil War garrison, a subtle gem that requires careful thought and club selection on nearly every swing. Palmetto Hall Plantation Club is now a part of the Brown Golf Lowcountry portfolio bringing the course total in the Hilton Head Island area to five.

843-681-9510 www.BearCreekHHI.com237 Whooping Crane Way


bEAr CrEEk GoLF CLUb

Architect: rees Jones

Yards Par Rating SlopeBlack 6804 72 74.2 139Blue 6486 72 72.4 135White 6162 72 71.3 133Gold 5727 72 69.7 125 73.9 131

We know you have choices when you play golf, especially when you travel. Whether you live around the corner or many miles away, Bear Creek wants you to enjoy the resort experience you deserve. Rounds include lunch and draft beer, with no built- in fees. Just a normal rate presented to you at an added value for a resort experience in a resort town. So take a stroll through the tall pines and winding doglegs of Bear Creek Golf Club’s par 72 championship course. Stretching over 6,800 yards, the layout has five different sets of tees that cater to every level of golfer. The course was Rees Jones’ first solo design, and in 2006 he returned to oversee renovations & improvements. Bear Creek takes pride in its course conditions and promises to provide you with a first-class experience from start to finish.



Hilton Head National

Hilton Head National has earned a solid reputation for impeccable conditioning, attentive customer service and exceptional value. Hilton Head National has its customers to thank for its most recent accolades, TripAdvisor’s “Certificate of Excellence” and GolfAdvisor’s 10th best course in South Carolina during 2015. The opening of the Bluffton Parkway flyover makes it even easier to access from Hilton Head Island. From a design perspective, the course has an impressive pedigree with nine holes from Gary Player and nine holes from former PGA TOUR staff designer Bobby Weed. The result is an intriguing mix of playability and risk-reward calculations that makes Hilton Head National one of the most memorable golf experiences in the Lowcountry.

843-842-5900www.GolfHiltonHeadNational.com

60 Hilton Head National Drive Bluffton, SC 29910

1.5 miles from the bridge

HILToN HEAD NATIoNAL

Architects: Gary Player and bobby weed

Yards Par Rating SlopeBlack 6730 71 72.8 133Blue 6160 71 70.0 126White 5628 71 67.3 118Red 4682 71 66.4 112

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bluffton, SC

Old South Golf Links

Just before the bridge to Hilton Head Island you will find Old South Golf Links - the only public golf course along the area’s intra-coastal waterway, offering views on both the front and back nines that are spectacular. The course features dramatic qualities includ-ing marsh-fronted holes, three island greens, towering live oaks and rolling Scottish ter-rain that makes for a challenging and scenic course. Well known as a favorite for local golfers and tourists, Old South’s multiple tees and abundant wildlife contribute to a great round of golf. Visit the award-winning golf shop, come early for a great breakfast or relax after golf with lunch served overlooking the lagoon and full practice facility. The staff is known as the friendliest in town and they invite you to enjoy “Lowcountry golf at its finest” at Old South Golf Links.

bluffton, SC

843-785-5353 • 800-257-8997www.OldSouthGolf.com

50 Buckingham Plantation Dr. Bluffton, SC 29910

At the Moss Creek lightone mile from the bridge.

oLD SoUTH GoLF LINkS

Architect: Clyde Johnston

Yards Par Rating SlopeGold 6772 72 72.7 135Blue 6354 72 70.5 130White 5779 72 68.5 113Green 5135 72 65.6 108Red 4776 71 69.2 120


843-815-6660www.IslandWestGolf.net

40 Island West DriveBluffton, SC 29910

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Island West Golf Club

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“Pure Golf, Pure Fun, Pure Value” has been the mantra of Island West Golf Club since it was carved through the pines and around the marshes and live oaks just 15 minutes off Hilton Head Island. The pure golf includes elevated tees and greens that provide great views, if you can place the ball in the narrow fairways bordered, and often intruded upon, by protected wetlands.

The Pure Fun can be simplified in one word - Fuzzy. You know that former Masters and U.S. Open champion Fuzzy Zoeller wouldn’t design a course that didn’t provide you multiple opportunities to hit that “wow” shot that will keep you coming back. Lowcountry architect Clyde Johnston assisted Fuzzy in creating this unique layout whose signature feature might be the par-three 8th and 17th holes that play over the same lake to a large double green.

The Pure Value can be found in some of the most affordable rates in the Lowcountry. Online specials are often available on their website. A daily commitment to quality keeps golfers from around the country coming back to this 4-Star Golf Digest classic.

ISLAND wEST GoLF CLUb

Architect: Clyde Johnston & Fuzzy zoeller

Yards Par Rating SlopeBlue 6803 72 73.2 140White 6208 72 70.3 128Silver 5454 72 67.0 115Red 4856 72 67.8 123

bluffton, SC

Pinecrest Golf Club

843-757-8960 www.PinecrestSC.com

1 Pinecrest WayBluffton, SC 29910

The pines are taller, the bunkering and water hazards more challenging and the views more picturesque at the Pinecrest Golf Club than at nearly any course in the Lowcountry. Rocky Roquemore’s layout (co-designer of three Disney World Courses and working architect at Chi-cago’s famed Cog Hill) gives you every type of Lowcountry look—tall pines on the front nine and a bit more open, but a potentially hazardous back nine that will challenge players of all skill levels.

The par-four 9th and 18th holes wrap around either side of large lake and are easily visible from the most active clubhouse in the area. Chop-per’s Pub has become a gathering place even for non-golfers with its eight satellite-connected TVs for viewing the latest pro and college games in the company of friends, and a varied menu often served up buffet-style.

Another unique feature at Pinecrest is a practice facility so extensive, it has become the home of the International Junior Golf Academy that has sent dozens of players off to prestigious collegiate golf programs and on to professional careers. A double-tee grass practice range, multiple pitching greens, bunkers and putting greens can help any golfer improve their game.

PINECrEST GoLF CLUb

Architect: rocky roquemore


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Crescent Pointe Golf Club

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Named the 2010 “Golf Course of the Year” by the Lowcountry Golf Course Owners Association, Crescent Pointe Golf Club offers a striking balance of beauty and challenge that has made it a favorite among visitors and local residents. The golf course was designed by Arnold Palmer—his only public course design in the Lowcountry—and The King’s signature touches are on display at every turn; undulating fairways and greens and creative bunkering contribute both strategically and aesthetically to the design. Recent enhancements to the golf course and the clubhouse have added even more value to a rewarding golf experience.843-882-GOLF (4653)

www.CrownGolfManagement.com1 Crescent Pointe

Bluffton, SC 29910

CrESCENT PoINTEArchitect: Arnold Palmer

Yards Par Rating SlopePalmer 6773 71 73.8 144Blue 6447 71 72.2 139White 6027 71 70.2 132Green 5556 71 68.1 120Red 5196 71 M66.0 113 W70.2 124

843-633-GOLF (4653)www.CrownGolfManagement.com

1 Eagle’s Pointe DriveBluffton, SC 29909

Eagle’s Pointe Golf Club

bluffton, SC

Eagle’s Pointe Golf Club was one of the first signature designs by Davis Love III and it helped establish the mainland community of Bluffton as a stellar golf destination in its own right. The enduring popularity of Eagle’s Pointe can be attributed to the consistency of its conditioning and its playability. Forced carries are kept to a minimum and the landing areas off the tee are generous. The shot values are more robust on the approaches to gently rolling, traditionally designed greens. In fact, the back nine at Eagle’s Pointe reflects Love’s reverence for the classic courses of the North Carolina Sandhills, with waste bunkers, native grasses and fairways framed by towering pines.

EAGLE’S PoINTEArchitect: Davis Love III

Yards Par Rating SlopeLove III 6780 71 73.3 138Blue 6399 71 71.5 133White 6026 71 69.9 129Green 5210 71 68.1 123Red 5112 71 69.7 120

bluffton, SC


Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort

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The Legends At Parris Island

Why has The Legends Golf Course at Parris Island received such rave reviews? It’s “The Experience”! How many golf courses have you played where there are no homes on the property? How many times have you been welcomed by a United States Marine at the gate? Where else can you watch a recruit going through the rigors of boot camp, then watch them proudly graduate…all before your round of golf? Yes, the course has beautiful marsh views, the fairways are lined with spectacular live oaks and the layout is fun for beginners yet challenging for advanced golfers. What makes The Legends so famous is the once-in-a-lifetime experience. Quite simply, there is no other golf course like The Legends.

beaufort, SC

843-228-2240www.TheLegendsPI.com

Building 299Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD)

Parris Island, SC 29905

THE LEGENDS Architect: Fred Findley/George

Cobb redesign by Clyde Johnston


beaufort, SC

Ocean POint cOurse

George Cobb, famed golf course designer and consultant to Augusta National, designed Ocean Point Golf Links, a true seaside links course. Ocean Point has been boldly reno-vated to take advantage of the sweeping vistas throughout the course. It now boasts dramatic views of the ocean or inlet on 10 of the 18 holes with the front and back nine both finish-ing against a backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. Golf Digest gives Ocean Point a 4-Star rating and it is a recipient of the Golden Links Award by Corporate Meetings & Incentives magazine.

Ocean creek cOurse

On the south end of the island is Ocean Creek, Davis Love III’s first signature course. Ocean Creek offers magnificent panoramic views of the Great Salt Marsh and freshwater lakes amid four ancient rolling dune lines that come into play. Wildlife is abundant throughout this picturesque sanctuary. Deer, Snowy White Egret, Great Blue Herons and Osprey present a pleasant distraction in their natural habitat. Golf Magazine named Ocean Creek “One of the top 10 New Courses You Can Play” and Golf Digest awarded it a 4.5-Star rating.

888-741-8974877-496-9073

www.FrippIslandResort.com2119 Sea Island ParkwayHarbor Island, SC 29920

OCEAN POINtArchitect: George Cobb

Yards Par Rating SlopeBlack 6556 72 73.7 135Gold 6032 72 71.0 128Blue 5674 72 68.7 125BL/WT 5360 72 67.5 120White 4910 72 M66.1 115 W69.7 124

oCEAN CrEEkArchitect: Davis Love III

Yards Par Rating SlopeBlack 6586 71 72.4 137Gold 6100 71 70.1 128Blue 5619 71 68.1 118BL/WT 5161 71 65.7 112White 4787 71 M64.2 109 W69.5 121


Hilton Head Lakes

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Hidden cyPress GOlf cOurse

The Hidden Cypress course at the Sun City features 6,953 yards of pure golf challenge. Hid-den Cypress represents one of golf’s most unique challenges in the Savannah-Hilton Head region.Hours: 7 AM to 6 PM | 843-705-4999672 Cypress Hills Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910

Okatie creek GOlf cOurse

Sun City Hilton Head’s Okatie Creek Golf Course is perhaps the most enjoyable golf experi-ence for players in the Lowcountry. Golfers of all ages and skill levels enjoy the course and its lush surroundings, which include 15 lakes. Hours: 7 AM to 6 PM | 843-705-465360 Sun City Club Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909

arGent lakes executive GOlf cOurse

Styled Like A Championship Course – Plays Like An Executive. Sun City Hilton Head is pleased to announce a new concept for golf in the Lowcountry - introducing Argent Lakes Premier Executive Course. Built for your pleasure, Sun City’s Argent Lakes Golf Course features the fun and length of an executive course, but is main-tained in the style of a championship course.Hours: 7AM to 6 PM | 843-645-05071291 Sgt. William Jasper Blvd. N., Hardeeville, SC 29927

okATIE CrEEkArchitect: Mark McCumber

Yards Par Rating SlopeRed 6719 72 72.1 128Gold 6407 72 70.7 123Blue 5924 72 68.5/72.3 115/118White 5306 72 65.6/70.2 108/118Black 4741 72 63.0/66.9 102/111

HIDDEN CYPrESSArchitect: Mark McCumber

Yards Par Rating SlopeRed 6953 72 73.8 137Gold 6549 72 72.0 132Blue 6051 72 69.5 127White 5556 72 67.7/72.4 121/129Black 4974 72 65.1/69.2 115/120

ArGENT LAkESArchitect: Tim Freeland

Yards Par Rating SlopeBlack 2097 36 30.8 109Gold 1924 36 30.0 108Blue 1776 36 29.5 100White 1664 36 29.2 98

Sun City Courses

SUN CITY, SC

843-784-5253www.HiltonHeadLakes.com

2005 Wiregrass WayHardeeville, SC 29927

The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes is the Lowcountry’s newest 18-hole championship golf course. Expertly designed by Tommy Fazio to take full advantage of the property’s lakes and natural wetlands, the versatile course offers five sets of tees—a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. With deliberately angled greens, expansive fairways and well-placed bunkers, the par 72, 7,300 yard course offers a variety of holes to test a golfer’s creativity, shot-making skills and strategic thinking.

HILToN HEAD LAkES Architect: Tommy Fazio

Yards Par Rating SlopeTradition 7300 72 75.6 133Blue 6650 72 72.3 129White 6200 72 70.4 122Green 5690 72 67.9 116Red 4955 72 69.1 120

HARDEVILLE, SC

Hilton Head Island offers a wide array of accommodations to suit every golfer’s lifestyle and budget. Whether you’re looking for a five-star resort, a luxury-brand hotel, nationally-recognized chain hotel, a golf villa or spacious group- or family-sized vacation home, Hilton Head Island has a perfect fit for your next golf getaway.

Each of the Island’s renowned resort hotels has recently undergone a major renovation. Many properties, long considered among the country’s finest resort accommodations, are even more inviting after a recent combined $155 million investment in enhancements and renovations. Beautifully furnished guest rooms, appealing public spaces and restaurants are surrounded by stun-ning ocean or sound views. Luxurious swimming pools, spas, first-rate tennis courts and world-class golf are right at your doorstep.

If you prefer the privacy, easy going atmosphere and spaciousness of a golf villa or vacation rental home, you have endless options for small and large groups.

Island Accommodations

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We have carefully put together golf trip itineraries that include golf, accommodations, off-the-course activities and great places to eat. We’ve taken the guesswork out of planning for the first-time visitor, as well as

those looking for a return trip. Browse through itineraries for buddy trips, couples trips, girlfriend trips, parent/child trips and much more!

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Villa Rentals at The Sea Pines Resort

The Sea Pines Resort’s Villa Golf Package offers golfers the opportunity to experi-ence world-class golf and enjoy private villas, which provide the perfect living space after a great day on the course. Golfers will enjoy the height of value and comfort during their stay with a fully-equipped kitchen, dining room and relaxing living room.

Choose from an outstanding selection of more than 300 villas, ranging from one- to four-bedroom styles, and enjoy attractive, private accommodations close to everything there is to see and do.

The Villa Golf Package, with rates starting at only $255 per person, per night, includes four days and three nights in a two-bedroom deluxe villa plus a round on Harbour Town Golf Links, Heron Point by Pete Dye and Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III. Rates vary seasonally.


SeaPines.com

The Inn & Club at Harbour Town

The Inn & Club at Harbour Town overlooks famed Harbour Town Golf Links and is just steps from the all-new, world-class Harbour Town Clubhouse. Take advantage of The Sea Pines Resort’s Inn Golf Package and enjoy unrivaled golf and an unforgettable experience at The Inn & Club at Harbour Town – a AAA Four Diamond inn, a distinguished member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts program and Hilton Head Island’s only Forbes Four Star hotel. Golfers will enjoy four days and three nights at The Inn & Club, as well as a round of golf at Harbour Town Golf Links, Heron Point by Pete Dye and Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III with fantastic inclusions, such as daily breakfast or lunch at Links, an American Grill, complimentary green fees for afternoon replays on Heron Point and Atlantic Dunes, and more.

SeaPines.com

Palmetto Dunes Homes & Villas

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort offers a wide-variety of private home and villa rentals with stunning views of the ocean, golf course, resort or Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina along with a variety of activities and dining options. Plus, you’ll receive a ton of perks with your stay!

Perfect for families or golf groups, these one-of-a-kind vacation homes range from 3 to 6 bedrooms, sleeping up to 16 people. Vacation homes offer many popular amenities including private pools, spas, gas grills and gourmet kitchens. Villa rentals offer more flexible stays (not just Saturday to Saturday). Villa rental styles vary from 1-4 bedrooms, sleeping up to 12 people. The multi-story complexes offer great views, elevators, pools and some offer gym facilities.

Inquire about the variety of stay and play golf, tennis, pickleball and adventure packages or relax and soak up the sun with a couple’s getaway package. Visit our www.PalmettoDunes.com for more information on our resort offerings.

PalmettoDunes.com

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