Latest Hilton Head Golf Articles
Features | Reviews | Photo Galleries
Take on the King at Crescent Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton hear Hilton Head
With so many golf courses around Hilton Head Island, it can be easy to overlook what could become your favorite. Just ask John Ailor, a 12-handicap from Maryland who visits Hilton Head often. "For whatever reason I had avoided Crescent Pointe in my many previous visits to Hilton Head," he wrote in a review of Crescent Pointe G.C. "After two rounds there in the past week, it has become my favorite course in the area." As one of the most user-reviewed South Carolina golf courses on GolfNow, the secret appears to be getting out.
... full article »
Get a taste of the Lowcountry in Bluffton
The best dining spots in Bluffton, South Carolina aren't always easy to find. They're often buried in strip malls, which generally don't have the vibe or views of the best restaurants on Hilton Head Island. But plate for plate, Bluffton can compete when it comes to tasty eats, as Jason Deegan discovered on a recent golf trip.
... full article »
The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes makes the most of a second chance in Hardeeville, S.C.
The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes has been through a lot of turmoil since opening in 2007. Most golfers don't know that history and frankly don't care. They're more concerned about how the 7,300-yard, Tommy Fazio-designed course looks when they tee it up. Fazio propped up most greens, creating pockets and falloffs that make getting up and down a challenge. The results are impressive.
... full article »
Get a taste of the Lowcountry in Bluffton
The best dining spots in Bluffton, South Carolina aren't always easy to find. They're often buried in strip malls, which generally don't have the vibe or views of the best restaurants on Hilton Head Island. But plate for plate, Bluffton can compete when it comes to tasty eats, as Jason Deegan discovered on a recent golf trip.
... full article »The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes makes the most of a second chance in Hardeeville, S.C.
The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes has been through a lot of turmoil since opening in 2007. Most golfers don't know that history and frankly don't care. They're more concerned about how the 7,300-yard, Tommy Fazio-designed course looks when they tee it up. Fazio propped up most greens, creating pockets and falloffs that make getting up and down a challenge. The results are impressive.
... full article »Play three different styles of golf inside Del Webb's Sun City Hilton Head community in Bluffton, S.C.
Hidden Cypress might be the best of the three golf courses inside Sun City Hilton Head community, but it's not the only one worth playing. Mark McCumber designed both Okatie Creek G.C. and Hidden Cypress. The new par-60 Argent Lakes gives residents a unique short course with undulating greens and mounding that give it a different feel than the other two.
... full article »Sneak inside the private Oldfield Golf Club in Okatie, S.C.
Limited public play is allowed at Oldfield Golf Club, a private club that is among the best in the Bluffton area. Oldfield's Greg Norman design can hold its own with some of the Lowcountry's other top private playgrounds, including the Colleton River Plantation Club, Berkley Hall and Belfair Plantation.
... full article »Tour Hilton Head Island by playing Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run
Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run, the only Jack Nicklaus course open to public play on Hilton Head Island, doesn't have a hotel to attract players. Relatively affordable greens fees do the trick instead. The Jack Nicklaus layout treats golfers to a pleasant tour of the island's watery natural habitat.
... full article »Soak up the Lowcountry scenery at Old South Golf Links in Bluffton, S.C.
The views from Old South Golf Links are the best in Bluffton -- and better than most courses on Hilton Head Island, too. Five holes dance into Intracoastal marshes, and three holes end at island-like greens. When the tide seeps in, this Clyde Johnston design really shines. It embodies the spirit and beauty of the Lowcountry.
... full article »Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton continues on the comeback trail
Rose Hill Golf Club is the oldest club in Bluffton, S.C., dating to the 1980s. The club reopened its doors in August 2008 after a closure that lasted nearly two-and-a-half years. Saved by the Rose Hill Plantation's Property Owners Association, the course transformed from an original 27-hole routing into 18 holes. And it's on the mend, Jason Deegan writes. Along with improving conditions, Rose Hill sells affordability and a friendly staff to attract return play.
... full article »Tour the best golf courses of Bluffton, South Carolina
People no longer just pass through Bluffton in South Carolina's Lowcountry on their way to Hilton Head Island. They tend to stop and stay -- and play -- awhile at top-flight golf courses including Hilton Head National, Old South, Crescent Pointe, Eagle's Pointe, Rose Hill, Oldfield and more.
... full article »Downsized Hilton Head National Golf Club remains a Bluffton favorite
Hilton Head National Golf Club in Bluffton shrank from 27 holes to 18 in 2009. Today, the revamped golf course combines nine holes from the original Gary Player design that opened in 1989 and nine more that Bobby Weed added in 1995. The 6,730-yard routing still delivers playability, great conditioning and isolated fairways without houses.
... full article »En route to Hilton Head? Don't miss these must-play golf courses in nearby Bluffton, S.C.
Traveling to Hilton Head Island for golf? You don't have to wait to arrive on the island to unpack the clubs. Here are some nearby courses in Bluffton on which to let your inner golfer free before you even cross the Intracoastal Waterway to Hilton Head. From Crescent Pointe Golf Club and Eagle's Pointe, to Old South and Island West, there's something for everyone.
... full article »- A gourmet guide to the best on-site dining options after golf on Hilton Head Island
- Ten reasons to take your next golf vacation on Hilton Head Island
- Are you ready for Hilton Head Island's toughest golf courses?
- A buddy trip to Hilton Head Island will exceed expectations
- How to score at Old South Golf Links
- In town for The Heritage? Five things to do off the golf course
- Photo gallery: The Dye course at Colleton River Plantation Club in Bluffton, S.C.
- Colleton River Plantation's Dye course: It just might be one of Pete's best
- Heritage visitors: Five must-play golf courses in Hilton Head Island
- Drink in some of Hilton Head Island's best ocean views from the golf course
- How to score at Hilton Head National Golf Club
- Photo gallery: The Nicklaus course at Colleton River Plantation Club in Bluffton, S.C.
- The Nicklaus course at Colleton River Plantation Club gets better as you go
- Photo gallery: Eagle's Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton
- Eagle's Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton, S.C. has all kinds of twists and turns
- Has winter got your game rusty? These playable golf courses in Hilton Head can help
- From Dye to Jones: A dream Hilton Head Island golf itinerary for architecture buffs
- Fall is a special time for golf in Hilton Head Island
- Head to Hilton Head Island area to find a better golf game
- High-end Hilton Head: The best of the Lowcountry when budget is no concern
- Planning a meeting or conference in Hilton Head Island? Don't forget your golf clubs
- Photo gallery: Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa
- Photo gallery: The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa
- Golf for the non-traditionalist on Hilton Head Island
- Hilton Head Island resorts and golf courses happily cater to women
- ResortQuest Hilton Head Island offers vacationers much more than a place to sleep
- Hilton Head National in Bluffton: 27 holes of war and peace
- Golf in the Lowcountry: Hilton Head Island's best marsh views from the golf course
- Family-friendly golf and fun on Hilton Head Island
- Kiwi golfers' worldwide mission makes a memorable stop at Hilton Head Island
- Love old school design? Tee off on these Hilton Head Island golf courses for traditionalists
- Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa: Room with a view
- The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa: Find your way to relaxation
- Photo gallery: The best of Hilton Head Island off course
- Hilton Head Island: The excitement continues at the home of the Heritage
- Love the long ball? Let 'er rip on these Hilton Head golf courses for big hitters
- Hilton Head Island: Get your plaid on at Harbour Town during this year's Verizon Heritage
- Photo gallery: The best of golf on Hilton Head Island
- Hilton Head Island: An ideal springtime retreat and home to the famed PGA Tour's Verizon Heritage at Harbour Town
- Golden Bear Golf Club in Hilton Head gets all tidied up
- Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort: Masters of the perfect Hilton Head Island vacation
- Heron Point at Sea Pines Resort named a top course for women by Golf Digest
- How to score well at Island West Golf Club in Bluffton, S.C.
- Need a reason for a Palmetto Dunes golf vacation? Here are 10
- Accuracy and strategy are the keys to success at Crescent Pointe Golf Club
- How to rack up some birdies on the George Fazio Golf Course at Palmetto Dunes resort
- Hilton Head Rentals & Golf can help you find the perfect rounds
- How to card some birdies on the Barony Course at Port Royal Golf Club
- Photo gallery: Robber's Row at Port Royal Golf Club
- Robber's Row course at Port Royal Golf Club sells you on its variety
- News: Thanks to new road, Hilton Head National shrinks by a third
- The religion that is Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort
- Photo gallery: Oyster Reef Golf Club
- Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort golf courses to host Golf Channel Am Tour event
- Oyster Reef Golf Club: Classic Hilton Head, classic Rees Jones
- The stars come out at the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy
- Shipyard Golf Club offers three nine-hole course for mix or match
- The Ocean Course at Sea Pines Resort is a salty breath of Lowcountry air
- Sea Pines Resort's Inn at Harbour Town pampers guests with Hilton Head elegance and European flair
- Photo gallery: Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort
- Pete Dye's Heron Point course at Sea Pines Resort: An exercise in obedience
- The Arthur Hills golf course at Palmetto Hall Plantation Club: A traditional gamut of trouble
- The Cupp Course at Palmetto Hall Plantation: A championship golf course among resorts
- Planter's Row at Port Royal Golf Club: A thin strip of heaven
- Photo gallery: Port Royal Golf Club's Barony Course
- The Barony Course at Port Royal G.C. in Hilton Head: Wide open for play
- Photo gallery: Port Royal Golf Club's Planter's Row course
- Callawassie Island Club: Renovations bring Tom Fazio golf course back up to snuff
- Robert Trent Jones weaves some golf magic at Palmetto Dunes Resort
- Hills Course at Palmetto Dunes Resort: A challenge around every corner
- The Fazio Course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort: A trip to the beach
- George Fazio Golf Course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
- Morgan River layout at Dataw Island Golf Course is quiet - but not easy
- Old South Golf Links in Bluffton: A little bit of everything
- At Lady's Island Country Club near Beaufort, the fees are cheap but the golf isn't
- Go ahead and play the Country Club of Hilton Head, it's okay (really!)
- Boom it in Bluffton: Long hitters can let 'er rip at Pete Dye-designed Hampton Hall
- Island West Golf Club: Service, conditioning and a thinker's challenge
- Photo gallery: Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course at Palmetto Dunes Resort
- Photo gallery: The Hills Course at Palmetto Dunes Resort
- Oyster Reef Golf Club in Hilton Head once again on the comeback trail
- Country Club of Hilton Head more than just eye candy
- Budget golf in Hilton Head? Believe it
- Women: Beat your husbands at these gal-friendly golf courses in Hilton Head
- Dolphins, sunset sails, yoga on the beach: There's more to Hilton Head than golf
- Golf with the 'gators at Hilton Head's Shipyard Golf Club
- Hilton Head golf events have something for everyone
- Harbour Town Golf Links reigns in latest rankings of top S.C. courses
- Traditional Sea Pines Resort retains its charm