Shipyard · Resort / Public
Galleon Course
A nine-hole layout with wide fairways, lagoons, and mature trees that rewards smart position play.
Designer
Willard Byrd
Holes / Par
9 holes · Par 36
Yardage
3,175 (championship) / 2,612 (forward)
Opened
1970
Before you play
Everything you need to book
Practical details confirmed for this course. Where information is unavailable, we say so — always verify current rates and policies directly with the course.
Open to all visitors. Resort guests may receive priority booking windows or discounted rates — confirm when booking.
Tee times available up to 30 days in advance online or by phone through Shipyard Golf Club. Guests of Shipyard resort properties may receive priority booking.
Rates vary seasonally — confirm with Shipyard Golf Club.
Twilight rates available — confirm times and pricing with the course.
Cart fee is included in the green fee. Walking is not permitted on Shipyard courses. Walking is permitted.
No caddie service offered at Shipyard Golf Club.
Rental sets available through the Shipyard Golf Club pro shop — confirm current rates when booking.
Shipyard is a gated community. Visitors with a confirmed tee time are admitted at the gate — have your booking confirmation ready.
Cancellation terms vary by course and season. Confirm the current policy on the official course website before booking.
Practice facility available at Shipyard.
Signature
What makes this course memorable
The wide, tree-framed fairways that give the Galleon its reputation as the most welcoming of the Shipyard nines.
Difficulty
Who this course suits
The widest fairways in the Shipyard rotation make this the most forgiving of the three nines. Combine with Brigantine or Clipper for a full 18-hole round.
Best for
- Resort golfers
- Beginners
- Players combining two nines for a full round
Not ideal for
- Players seeking a standalone 18-hole experience
Course details
Rates, facilities & policies
Green fees
Rates vary seasonally — confirm with Shipyard Golf Club.
Dress code
Collared shirts required.
Cart
Cart fee is included in the green fee. Walking is not permitted on Shipyard courses.
Rental clubs
Rental sets available through the Shipyard Golf Club pro shop — confirm current rates when booking.
Walking
Permitted
Twilight rates
Available — confirm with course
Caddies
No caddie service offered at Shipyard Golf Club.
Practice area
Practice facility available at Shipyard.
Booking & access
Gate access & tee-time windows
Gate access
Shipyard is a gated community. Visitors with a confirmed tee time are admitted at the gate — have your booking confirmation ready.
Booking window(up to 30 days out)
Tee times available up to 30 days in advance online or by phone through Shipyard Golf Club. Guests of Shipyard resort properties may receive priority booking.
Planning
Seasonal notes & aerification
Seasonal timing
Plays well year-round; combine with Brigantine or Clipper for a full round.
Aerification
Greens typically aerified in late summer.
Hole-by-hole
Scorecard
Galleon Course at Shipyard — Scorecard
golfhiltonhead.com
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| Yards | 380 | 165 | 510 | 355 | 170 | 385 | 520 | 345 | 345 | 3,175 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Course information, rates, dress codes, and policies are subject to change. Always confirm current details directly with the course before booking. Golf Hilton Head is an independent planning guide and is not affiliated with any course or resort.