Top 5 Hilton Head Island Golf Courses

Hilton Head golf courses are clearly one of the island's• The Old South Golf Course enjoys a prestigious
biggest attractions. The ocean setting, mild climate,reputation among both residents and visitors.
sunny skies and remarkable scenery combine for aDesigned by Clyde Johnston this course is a
perfect golfing paradise. Year round golf is alwaysmagnificent homage to nature. A round of golf will
available when you visit the Low Country.take you through some of the loveliest Low Country
Why is Hilton Head Island renown for the best golfsettings including forested areas and marshlands.
vacations? Hilton Head golf courses have consistently• In addition to courses created by Robert Trent
won accolades and awards from golfing fans andJones there are other golfing greats that have put
pros alike. The quality of the courses as meticulouslytheir own mark on Hilton Head golf courses. When
maintained has the island once again listed among Golfyou golf in the Low Country you can tee off on a
Digest's Top Ten resort destinations.course with a design influenced by George and Tom
As you golf Hilton Head Island you will find more thanFazio, Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Fuzzy Zoeller, Arnold
20 uniquely different courses are waiting to welcomePalmer or Arthur Hills.
golfing enthusiasts of all levels. Of these courses• Harbour Town Golf Course is a definite stop on
there are always 5 Hilton Head Golf courses that areany Hilton Head golf vacation as it is one of the
almost always listed among the US top 100 courseshighest rated golf courses on the island and each
each year. For the best golf vacations in the Lowyear in April fans come to watch the action as the
Country you will definitely want to consider testingVerizon Heritage PGA tour here.
your skills at one of the following courses:• Arthur Hills at Palmetto Hall is considered to be
• Harbour Town Golf Courseone of the classic Hilton Head golf courses. The
• Arthur Hills at Palmetto Hallsignature hole is widely respected as one of the
• Robert Trent Jones at Palmetto Dunesmost challenging on the island.
• Old South Golf Course• Female golf enthusiasts can enroll in clinics and
• Heron Point Golf Clubcourses that are featured at either the Island West
As you plan your Hilton Head golf vacation here areGolf Club or Palmetto Dunes. These classes are
some interesting facts about some of the topdesigned to appeal to women and can help you take
courses on the Island:your game to the next level.
• Robert Trent Jones at Palmetto Dunes is a• The Ocean Course and Heron Point Golf Club are
perennial favorite of golfers from across the country.located in the Sea Pines golf resort. This is an
It is widely considered to be one of the top 10upgraded Pete Dye design featuring a total of 36
courses in the Southeastern US. The layout washoles to play. The seaside setting is spectacular; and
designed by Jones and although it has been upgradedyou can expect a surprising challenge and outstanding
during the years the challenging layout is clearly thatocean view when you reach the signature 15th hole.
of this famous greens architect.