Course directory

All 26 Hilton Head golf courses in one place.

Every course on the island and in Bluffton — resort, semi-private, private, and public — organized by community. Use this guide to find the right fit before you book.

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10 communities · 24 courses

Course descriptions are planning notes, not live tee sheets. Private community courses are listed for reference — confirm access directly with each club.

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01

Sea Pines

Hilton Head area

Resort — open to visitors

Sea Pines is the island's marquee golf address, anchored by a celebrated Harbour Town experience and two distinctive resort layouts. Home of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.

Harbour Town Golf Links

Pete Dye design, home of the RBC Heritage, and a precision-first round framed by pines and Calibogue Sound.

Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III

A restored resort course with native sandscapes, wide visual lines, and a coastal Lowcountry feel.

Heron Point by Pete Dye

A strategic, modernized Dye layout with angular bunkering and plenty of visual decision-making.

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02

Palmetto Dunes

Hilton Head area

Resort — open to visitors

A versatile resort rotation where three established designs make it easy to build a multi-round stay without leaving the community. All three courses are open to resort guests and the public.

Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course

A broad, resort-friendly layout known for its ocean-view par 5 finishing hole.

Arthur Hills Course

A demanding design with rolling terrain, lagoons, and a more secluded interior character.

George Fazio Course

The island's only par-70 public layout, with bold bunkering and a more exacting test from the tee.

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03

Port Royal

Hilton Head area

Resort — open to visitors

This north-island club offers two classic 18-hole courses through mature trees and quiet, established resort surroundings. Both courses are open to outside visitors.

Barony Course

A traditional George W. Cobb design with tree-lined corridors and a classic Lowcountry rhythm.

Robber's Row Course

A historic William Byrd design refreshed by Pete Dye, with strategic shaping and coastal scenery.

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04

Shipyard

Hilton Head area

Resort — open to visitors

Shipyard pairs central-island convenience with three 9-hole courses — Galleon, Brigantine, and Clipper — combined into 18-hole resort rounds. Open to outside visitors.

Galleon Course

A course of wide fairways, lagoons, and mature trees that rewards smart position play.

Brigantine Course

A scenic nine with water in play and a classic resort-course pace.

Clipper Course

A strategic nine defined by water hazards and a few tighter, more technical approaches.

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05

Hilton Head Plantation

Hilton Head area

Semi-private — public play available

Hilton Head Plantation is a private residential community on the north end of the island. Oyster Reef and Dolphin Head are semi-private and welcome public tee times. Bear Creek is also accessible to outside players.

Oyster Reef Golf Club

A Rees Jones design with marsh views and a demanding layout that rewards accurate iron play.

Dolphin Head Golf Club

A shorter, more forgiving layout with mature trees and a relaxed north-island setting.

Bear Creek Golf Club

A semi-private course open to public play, with a traditional Lowcountry character.

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06

Indigo Run

Hilton Head area

Private — members and guests

Indigo Run is a private residential community with two highly regarded courses — a Jack Nicklaus design and a Tom Fazio design. Access is generally limited to members and sponsored guests.

Golden Bear Golf Club

A Jack Nicklaus design with wide fairways, strategic bunkering, and a classic Lowcountry feel.

The Golf Club at Indigo Run

A Tom Fazio design considered one of the island's most demanding private layouts.

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07

Palmetto Hall

Hilton Head area

Private — members and guests

Palmetto Hall is a private mid-island community with two courses — an Arthur Hills design and a Robert Cupp design. Both are reserved for members and their guests.

Arthur Hills at Palmetto Hall

A rolling, tree-lined layout with elevation changes uncommon for the Lowcountry.

Robert Cupp Course at Palmetto Hall

A bold, angular design with dramatic bunkering and one of the island's longer championship yardages.

View Palmetto Hall community guide

08

Long Cove

Hilton Head area

Private — members and guests

Long Cove Club is a private mid-island community centered on a single Pete Dye course widely regarded as one of the finest on Hilton Head Island. Access is limited to members and sponsored guests.

Long Cove Club

A Pete Dye design with dramatic bunkering, water, and a reputation as one of the island's best private courses.

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09

Spanish Wells

Hilton Head area

Private — members and guests

Spanish Wells is a private north-island community with a single 18-hole course. Access is reserved for members and their guests.

Spanish Wells Club

A private north-island course with a traditional character and a quieter setting away from resort traffic.

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10

Wexford Plantation

Hilton Head area

Private — members and guests

Wexford Plantation is a private mid-island community with a harbor, marina, and a single 18-hole course. Access is reserved for members and their guests.

Wexford Golf Club

A private mid-island course set within a harbor community, with water in play on several holes.

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Bluffton / Lowcountry

Hilton Head area

Public — open to all

Three public-access courses on the mainland, a short drive from Hilton Head Island. All three are worth adding to a multi-day trip for variety and value.

Hilton Head National Golf Club

A Gary Player–Bobby Weed design in nearby Bluffton with a memorable, more open Lowcountry routing.

Old South Golf Links

A Bluffton-area course playing through marsh, forest, and wetlands beside the Intracoastal Waterway.

Crescent Pointe Golf Club

An Arnold Palmer design in Bluffton with broad landing areas, water, and a welcoming public-play setup.

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