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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.
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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.
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A gourmet guide to the best on-site dining options after golf on Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island has some of the best golf anywhere, but the enjoyment of the day isn't over once your 18 holes are up. Food in the Lowcountry offers plenty of tasty highlights, making for a great 19th hole. Here's a guide to some of the best on-site dining for those of you who come off the course looking for a bite.
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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
Hilton Head Island has some of the best golf anywhere, but the enjoyment of the day isn't over once your 18 holes are up. Food in the Lowcountry offers plenty of tasty highlights, making for a great 19th hole. Here's a guide to some of the best on-site dining for those of you who come off the course looking for a bite.
... full article »Ten reasons to take your next golf vacation on Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island has long been a top spot for golfers, beginning in the 1960s with Sea Pines Resort's Ocean Course and Harbour Town Golf Links. Even from those high standards, it's improved even more with age. From top-flight fishing to miles of beaches to gourmet food, here are 10 reasons to pack your clubs and go.
... full article »Are you ready for Hilton Head Island's toughest golf courses?
Numbers don't lie, especially when it comes to a course's slope and rating. So here's a fairly indisputable list of the toughest golf courses on Hilton Head Island -- from Harbour Town Golf Links to Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. The numbers are based on playing from the tips, but the slopes and ratings for these courses stay pretty high no matter which tees you play. And therein is the key.
... full article »A buddy trip to Hilton Head Island will exceed expectations
Hilton Head Island is the perfect spot for a buddy golf outing. There are a range of options from the reasonable to the dear. No matter what you choose, you'll get far more than you pay for. That's the Hilton Head way. With 24 courses -- from Sea Pines Resort, to Palmetto Dunes, to Palmetto Bluff -- and countless accommodation options, the island has something for every golf group.
... full article »In town for The Heritage? Five things to do off the golf course
You're on Hilton Head Island to watch the action at the PGA Tour's Heritage golf tournament at Harbour Town Golf Links, but you're looking for something else to do when you're not at the course. Luckily for you, you don't have to look far. From beaches to seafood, live music to shopping, the island and the Lowcountry offer a lot to the visiting golf fan.
... full article »Heritage visitors: Five must-play golf courses in Hilton Head Island
Planning to see the PGA Tour's top players compete in The Heritage? We know watching the best of the best, particularly in person, triggers an insatiable itch to play golf. Whereas, Harbour Town is out of the running this week, there are more than two dozen courses on Hilton Head alone, plus a slew on the mainland beckoning you to play. Winnowing the list to only five must-plays is tough, but here goes ...
... full article »Drink in some of Hilton Head Island's best ocean views from the golf course
Depending on the person, the thought of a sea breeze conjures up feelings of relaxation or adventure, a day lazing on the beach or piloting a sailboat into the waves. For even luckier people, it evokes memories of a great shot close to the pin, taking into account that sea breeze and not being distracted by the ocean that's 'right there.' Two Hilton Head Island courses offer beachside greens and a third resides next to Calibogue Sound, just a long iron from the Atlantic Ocean. These are views you don't want to miss.
... full article »Has winter got your game rusty? These playable golf courses in Hilton Head can help
If your golf game lacks consistency, opportunity awaits on Hilton Head Island. Renowned venues such as Sea Pines Resort and Palmetto Dunes Resort offer options aplenty on great golf courses that cater to the imperfect player. Leave the water carries and wicked doglegs behind, writes Lisa Allen, and enjoy your round of vacation golf at these top-flight facilities.
... full article »From Dye to Jones: A dream Hilton Head Island golf itinerary for architecture buffs
Hilton Head Island boasts courses designed by some of the biggest names in golf. Ideally, a trip to the area would include a sampling from each, but unless you've got a month, that would be impossible. So if you were to settle on a four-day trip, for example, which would you choose? Pete Dye? Robert Trent Jones? George Fazio? Mike Bailey offers a suggested itinerary of Hilton Head courses designed by the biggest names in the business.
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