Stay-and-play planning

Hilton Head Golf Itineraries.

Pre-built trip plans matched to Hilton Head Rentals vacation homes. Choose your community, budget, and group size — then book the rounds and the lodging together.

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The Sea Pines Golf Week

Three courses, one community, the island's marquee address.

Premium

5 nights / 3 rounds2–8 playersPremium

Round-by-round plan

Day 2

Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III

Start with the most accessible Sea Pines layout. Get your bearings on the island and save your legs for the rounds ahead.

Day 3

Heron Point by Pete Dye

A step up in difficulty. Dye's angular design rewards the course management you developed on Day 2.

Day 4

Harbour Town Golf Links

Save the best for last. The lighthouse finish on Calibogue Sound is the defining Hilton Head golf experience.

Off-course

Sea Pines Harbour Town marina, Coligny Beach, South Beach Marina Village, and the Sea Pines Forest Preserve are all within the community.

Tip: Book Harbour Town at least 60 days in advance during spring. Atlantic Dunes and Heron Point have more flexibility.

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Sea Pines

Sea Pines vacation homes and villas put you steps from the first tee at Harbour Town, Atlantic Dunes, and Heron Point. Hilton Head Rentals offers a range of properties within the community.

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Best season

Spring (March–May) for peak conditions. Fall (October–November) for value and excellent weather.

The Palmetto Dunes Rotation

Three distinct designs, one resort community, ocean views included.

Mid-range to Premium

5 nights / 3 rounds2–12 playersMid-range to Premium

Round-by-round plan

Day 2

Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course

The most accessible of the three. Wide fairways and the oceanfront 18th make this the ideal opening round.

Day 3

George Fazio Course

The par-70 format creates a different strategic challenge. Often the best value of the three.

Day 4

Arthur Hills Course

The most demanding of the three. Lagoons and rolling terrain reward the course management built over the first two rounds.

Off-course

Palmetto Dunes has direct beach access, the Shelter Cove marina, and easy access to Coligny Beach and the island's main dining corridor.

Tip: The RTJ Oceanfront course is the most popular and books fastest. Secure it first when planning your itinerary.

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Palmetto Dunes

Palmetto Dunes vacation homes and villas offer direct community access to all three courses. Hilton Head Rentals has a strong selection of properties within the community.

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Best season

Spring and fall for best conditions. Summer for value.

The Island Sampler

One course from each community. The full Hilton Head experience in four rounds.

Mid-range

6 nights / 4 rounds4–16 playersMid-range

Round-by-round plan

Day 1

Barony Course

Arrival day round. Affordable, welcoming, and a good introduction to Hilton Head golf.

Day 2

Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course

Mid-trip resort round with ocean views. The most accessible premium course on the island.

Day 3

Galleon + Brigantine (Shipyard)

A central-island day. Shipyard's nine-hole combinations offer flexibility and a relaxed pace.

Day 5

Harbour Town Golf Links

The bucket-list round. Save it for when your group is warmed up and ready for the precision test.

Off-course

With a central-island base, your group has easy access to Coligny Beach, the island's main dining corridor, and bike paths connecting the communities.

Tip: This itinerary works well for groups with mixed skill levels. The Barony Course and Shipyard rounds keep the budget in check while Harbour Town delivers the marquee experience.

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Central island (Shipyard or Palmetto Dunes area)

A centrally located vacation home gives your group easy access to all four communities. Hilton Head Rentals can help match bedroom count, beach access, and location to your group's needs.

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Best season

Fall (October–November) for the best combination of conditions, rates, and availability.

The Value Week

Maximum rounds, minimum spend. The best golf in the area without resort rates.

Value

5 nights / 4 rounds4–16 playersValue

Round-by-round plan

Day 1

Old South Golf Links

One of the best-value public courses in the area. Intracoastal Waterway scenery that rivals more expensive island options.

Day 2

Hilton Head National Golf Club

A Gary Player–Bobby Weed design at public-course rates. The most polished value option in the greater area.

Day 3

Barony Course

The most affordable resort course on the island. A quality round at a competitive price.

Day 5

George Fazio Course

The most affordable Palmetto Dunes option. The par-70 format is a unique challenge at a value price point.

Off-course

Bluffton's Old Town district, Coligny Beach, and the island's bike paths are all accessible from a central base.

Tip: Playing two Bluffton courses and two island courses is the most effective way to maximize rounds while managing the budget. Add Harbour Town as a one-day splurge if the group wants a marquee round.

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North island or Bluffton area

A north-island or off-island vacation home can significantly reduce lodging costs while keeping your group within easy driving distance of all courses. Hilton Head Rentals has options across the island.

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Best season

Summer for the lowest rates. Fall for the best combination of value and conditions.

The Group Trip Classic

The proven four-round itinerary for Hilton Head golf groups.

Mid-range to Premium

5 nights / 4 rounds8–24 playersMid-range to Premium

Round-by-round plan

Day 1

Barony Course

Arrival day. Affordable, welcoming, and a good warm-up for the week ahead.

Day 2

Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course

The group round. Wide fairways keep pace of play moving. The oceanfront 18th gives everyone a memorable finish.

Day 3

Hilton Head National Golf Club

The Bluffton day. A change of scenery and a break from island rates.

Day 5

Harbour Town Golf Links

The marquee round. Every group needs one bucket-list day, and Harbour Town delivers it.

Off-course

Group dinners at the Harbour Town marina, beach days at Coligny, and a sunset cruise from Shelter Cove are popular group activities.

Tip: For groups of 16+, book tee times in two waves (7:00 AM and 7:30 AM) to keep pace of play manageable. Confirm group tee time policies with each course when booking.

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Central island

Large vacation homes and multi-property bookings through Hilton Head Rentals can accommodate groups of 8–24 players. A central-island location keeps driving time minimal between courses.

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Best season

Fall (October–November) for the best combination of conditions, rates, and group availability.

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