Five Stand-Out Holes Among Hilton Head Island’s Golf Greats
It’s painfully difficult to pick just five par-5 holes in the area where nearly every course is a must-play, but one has to start somewhere on Hilton Head Island and nearby Bluffton.
I tossed in a couple no-brainers, but also asked a couple golf experts for their picks–the head golf pro at the Country Club of Hilton Head, plus a rabid golfer who gleefully travels here every year.
Inside the new harbour town clubhouse
With the help of many, The Sea Pines Resort transformed the legendary Harbour Town Clubhouse into an iconic landmark. In this case “new” really is just better. The 1969-vintage Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse was wonderful in its time, and still fine for most of us when visiting Hilton Head Island’s premier golf venue. But the new clubhouse, built on the same footprint, but with a third level and all the amenities for today’s golfer and vacationer, is waaaaay better, even though one of its primary goals was to preserve the traditions of old-style southern living. I could write for weeks on the gorgeous new $26-million facility, but truly, these pictures are worth more than a thousand words each, and have made the clubhouse Hilton Head’s newest great tourist attraction. And in a feat of Herculean proportions, it was finished between the end of last year’s RBC Heritage and this year’s.
RBC Heritage: Harbour Town Golf Links Beloved by the Players and the Fans
This year, the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage returns to its rightful spot on the schedule the week after the Masters, April 12-18, at famed Harbour Town Golf Links at The Sea Pines Resort.
And suffice it to say, players in the field for the 53rd edition of one of the TOUR’s most popular events – including World No. 1 and defending Masters champion Dustin Johnson – are breathing a collective sigh of relief.
Splurge on Hilton Head Island’s Most Storied Courses
During the past half-century, Hilton Head Island has emerged as one of America’s premier resort meccas in large part due to its three anchor resorts: The Sea Pines Resort, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and Port Royal Resort.
Free Download: Beginner's Guide to Golf on Hilton Head Island
With more than 30 championship golf courses in the Lowcountry area – not to mention PGA tour events, world-class accommodations and dining, and stunning scenery – Hilton Head Island is truly a golfer’s paradise. But what if you’ve never played golf before?
With our free Beginner’s Guide to Golf, you can brush up on the basics of the game before you arrive on Hilton Head Island. Learn to tell your woods from your wedges, find out what you should pack, and review the rules of golf etiquette. Our helpful tips will ensure you’ll arrive on Hilton Head Island ready to play.
Winter and the facts of life
When the winter months roll around, Canadian golf nuts know that Hilton Head Island — and its renowned Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort — are ready when they are.
