Best for: A signature round and resort atmosphere
Sea Pines
Harbour Town, Atlantic Dunes, Heron Point
Precision-minded golf with a south-island marina and resort setting. Home of the RBC Heritage.
Course guideCourse comparison
Compare all 26 Hilton Head golf courses before you book.
Every course on the island and in Bluffton — resort, semi-private, private, and public — in one table. Choose the community and course character that fits your group.
Best for: A varied multi-round resort rotation
Palmetto Dunes
Robert Trent Jones, Arthur Hills, George Fazio
Three established designs in one mid-island community. All open to resort guests and the public.
Course guideBest for: Classic north-island golf
Port Royal
Barony, Robber's Row
Two 18-hole courses with mature trees, traditional resort golf, and a quieter north-island base.
Course guideBest for: Central convenience and flexibility
Shipyard
Galleon, Brigantine, Clipper
Three nine-hole courses (combined into 18-hole rounds) near beach time and central island dining.
Course guideBest for: Semi-private access without a membership
Hilton Head Plantation
Oyster Reef, Dolphin Head, Bear Creek
Three semi-private courses open to public play on the north end of the island. Oyster Reef and Dolphin Head are the most visited.
Course guideBest for: Public-access variety near the island
Bluffton / Lowcountry
Hilton Head National, Old South Golf Links, Crescent Pointe
Three public-access courses on the mainland, a short drive from Hilton Head. All three are worth adding to a multi-day trip.
Course guideCourse-by-course breakdown
Every island course, side by side.
All 26 courses — resort, semi-private, private, and Bluffton — in one table. Yardage shown as championship / forward tees. Confirm current tee availability, rates, and guest-access requirements directly with each course before booking.
Sea PinesPalmetto DunesPort RoyalShipyardHilton Head PlantationPrivate communitiesBluffton
| Course | Holes | Par | Yardage (champ / fwd) | Difficulty | Tee options | Practice area | Guest access | Caddies | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Harbour Town Golf LinksSea Pines | 18 | 71 | 6,973 / 5,019 | Challenging | 5 tees | Resort guest priority | Forecaddie available | Book | |
Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love IIISea Pines | 18 | 72 | 6,803 / 4,900 | Moderate | 5 tees | Resort guest priority | Book | ||
Heron Point by Pete DyeSea Pines | 18 | 72 | 6,906 / 5,100 | Mod. Challenging | 5 tees | Resort guest priority | Book | ||
Robert Trent Jones OceanfrontPalmetto Dunes | 18 | 72 | 6,710 / 5,425 | Moderate | 5 tees | Resort / Public | Book | ||
Arthur Hills CoursePalmetto Dunes | 18 | 72 | 6,651 / 4,999 | Mod. Challenging | 5 tees | Resort / Public | Book | ||
George Fazio CoursePalmetto Dunes | 18 | 70 | 6,534 / 5,273 | Challenging | 5 tees | Resort / Public | Book | ||
Barony CoursePort Royal | 18 | 72 | 6,530 / 5,250 | Moderate | 4 tees | Resort / Public | Book | ||
Robber's Row CoursePort Royal | 18 | 72 | 6,711 / 5,200 | Mod. Challenging | 4 tees | Resort / Public | Book | ||
Galleon CourseShipyard | 9(9-hole) | 36 | 3,300 / 2,600 | Moderate | 4 tees | Resort / Public | Book | ||
Brigantine CourseShipyard | 9(9-hole) | 36 | 3,200 / 2,500 | Moderate | 4 tees | Resort / Public | Book | ||
Clipper CourseShipyard | 9(9-hole) | 36 | 3,150 / 2,450 | Mod. Challenging | 4 tees | Resort / Public | Book | ||
Oyster Reef Golf ClubHilton Head Plantation | 18 | 72 | 6,900 / 5,100 | Mod. Challenging | 4 tees | Semi-private / Public | Book | ||
Dolphin Head Golf ClubHilton Head Plantation | 18 | 72 | 6,145 / 5,000 | Moderate | 4 tees | Semi-private / Public | Book | ||
Bear Creek Golf ClubHilton Head Plantation | 18 | 72 | 6,700 / 5,200 | Moderate | 4 tees | Semi-private / Public | Book | ||
Golden Bear Golf ClubIndigo Run | 18 | 72 | 6,643 / 5,000 | Mod. Challenging | 4 tees | Members & guests only | Book | ||
The Golf Club at Indigo RunIndigo Run | 18 | 72 | 6,918 / 5,200 | Challenging | 5 tees | Members & guests only | Book | ||
Arthur Hills at Palmetto HallPalmetto Hall | 18 | 72 | 6,918 / 5,200 | Mod. Challenging | 4 tees | Members & guests only | Book | ||
Robert Cupp Course at Palmetto HallPalmetto Hall | 18 | 72 | 7,014 / 5,250 | Challenging | 4 tees | Members & guests only | Book | ||
Long Cove ClubLong Cove | 18 | 71 | 6,890 / 5,100 | Challenging | 4 tees | Members & guests only | Book | ||
Spanish Wells ClubSpanish Wells | 18 | 72 | 6,800 / 5,100 | Moderate | 4 tees | Members & guests only | Book | ||
Wexford Golf ClubWexford Plantation | 18 | 72 | 6,900 / 5,200 | Mod. Challenging | 4 tees | Members & guests only | Book | ||
Hilton Head National Golf ClubBluffton | 18 | 72 | 6,779 / 5,100 | Moderate | 5 tees | Public | Book | ||
Old South Golf LinksBluffton | 18 | 72 | 6,772 / 5,250 | Moderate | 5 tees | Public | Book | ||
Crescent Pointe Golf ClubBluffton | 18 | 71 | 6,773 / 5,100 | Mod. Challenging | 5 tees | Public | Book |
Resort guest priority
Sea Pines courses give booking priority to resort guests and property owners. Outside visitors can book, but availability and pricing differ. Confirm access requirements before planning.
Resort / Public
Palmetto Dunes, Port Royal, and Shipyard are open to outside visitors. Resort guests may receive preferred tee times or rates. Confirm current policies with each course.
Semi-private / Public
Oyster Reef, Dolphin Head, and Bear Creek (Hilton Head Plantation) welcome public play. Tee time availability and pricing are managed directly by each club.
Members & guests only
Private community courses (Indigo Run, Palmetto Hall, Long Cove, Spanish Wells, Wexford) are generally reserved for members and sponsored guests. Some clubs accommodate non-members in limited circumstances — confirm directly before assuming access is unavailable.
Bluffton / Lowcountry
Hilton Head National, Old South Golf Links, and Crescent Pointe are public-access courses on the mainland, a short drive from the island. All three are worth considering for groups seeking variety.
Shipyard format
Shipyard's three layouts are 9-hole courses. An 18-hole round combines any two nines. Confirm which combinations are available and how they are priced when booking.
Plan nearby rounds
Where each community sits on the island.
Hilton Head Island's golf communities are spread across roughly 12 miles of island, from Sea Pines at the south end to Hilton Head Plantation and Indigo Run at the north. Grouping consecutive rounds by location reduces driving time and keeps the trip rhythm easy.
- Sea Pines— South end of the island
Harbour Town, Atlantic Dunes, Heron Point. Marina, resort dining, and the lighthouse finish.
- Palmetto Dunes— Mid-island
Three courses in one community. Easy to build a multi-round stay without leaving the resort.
- Shipyard— Mid-island, near Coligny Beach
Three nine-hole courses. Central location makes it easy to pair golf with beach time.
- Port Royal— North end of the island
Barony and Robber's Row. Quieter north-island setting, often better availability.
- Hilton Head Plantation— North end of the island
Oyster Reef and Dolphin Head are semi-private and open to public play. Bear Creek is also accessible.
- Bluffton / Lowcountry— Mainland, short drive from the island
Hilton Head National, Old South Golf Links, and Crescent Pointe — all public-access and worth adding to a trip.
Sea Pines and Palmetto Dunes are roughly 5 miles apart. Port Royal and Hilton Head Plantation sit at the north end, about 10 miles from Sea Pines. Shipyard is centrally located between the two. Groups doing rounds across multiple communities should factor in drive time when scheduling early tee times.
Course character is a planning guide, not a promise of conditions or availability. Confirm current course details, tee times, and guest access directly with each facility. Private community courses are listed for reference — access policies vary and should be confirmed directly with each club.