Sports
Hilton Head Island's temperate climate and Lowcountry terrain make it ideal for the sporting life.
With six elite tennis clubs, over two dozen championship grade golf courses, unlimited opportunities for water activities, numerous sports camps, and an organized sports council, Hilton Head Island makes the perfect setting for any sport.
Sports enthusiasts visit Hilton Head Island for the ultimate getaway. Click here for a listing of all sports available. Experience other Hilton Head videos at www.HiltonHead.TV.
Sporting Events Calendar
Hilton Head Tennis
Five major tennis centers boast more than 100 courts, for both public and resort use. And while the favored surface here is clay, hard and grass courts are also available, as are indoor and lighted facilities. Legendary tennis instructor Dennis Van Der Meer has helped to serve up Hilton Head Island tennis to players around the globe by founding his own teaching university on the Island. Likewise, Wimbledon champion Stan Smith also calls Hilton Head Island home and can be found, from time to time, displaying his famed techniques on the court. Click here for more Tennis Information.
Hilton Head Golf
Golf and Hilton Head Island. The words are as inseparable as "Palmer & Nicklaus." As synonymouse as "Fore" and "Look out!" There is a reason why residents and returning visitors to Hilton Head Island affectionately refer to the destination as "The Golf Island." In fact, the game of golf has been a Lowcountry tradition since the first Scottish immigrants to South Carolina organized America's first golf club in 1786. Today, there are more than 20 championship public-access courses located on Hilton Head Island, four of which consistently rank among the nation's Top 100 in key golf publications. Hilton Head Island is also the home to the Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament which is played every April at Harbour Town Golf Links. Click here for more Golf Information.
Running and Races on Hilton Head Island
In Hilton Head and Bluffton, foot traffic takes on a whole new meaning, thanks to our rapidly growing calendar of running events. Every season is highlighted by races like the Shamrock 5K, the Sizzlin' Summer Series, the Firecracker 500, the Piggly Wiggly Turkey Trot and the Jingle Bell 5K. And for the true competitive running enthusiast, the Island area also hosts two half-marathons and several triathlons throughout the year. Many of our running events are held right on the beach. Click here for upcoming races.
