Lead with the anchor round
Put your must-play course on the best weather day, then arrange the rest of the week around it.
Tee times & vacation planning
Build a Hilton Head golf week that plays smoothly.
Match your golf communities, timing, lodging base, and off-course plans before you start calling around. This guide gives your group a practical first route.
Planning tools
Everything you need in one place.
Interactive course map
See all 52 courses plotted by community. Filter by access type and find courses near your lodging.
Open map
Course comparison table
Compare par, yardage, designer, difficulty, and access type across all 52 courses side by side.
Compare courses
Booking links directory
Direct links to tee time booking pages for every public and semi-private course on the island.
Find booking links
Golf community guides
Understand the layout, access policies, and course character of each of Hilton Head's ten golf communities.
Explore communities
A caddie's checklist
The best itineraries have structure without feeling overbooked. Start here before comparing tee sheets, accommodation options, or travel times.
Keep the drive short
Choose consecutive rounds in the same area when the group wants more time on the course and less time in the car.
Leave room for the island
A late tee time, beach afternoon, or unhurried dinner can make a four-round trip feel like a vacation.
Sample routes
Build around the round.
Starting points, not bookable packages
01
3 nights · 3 rounds
The Heritage long weekend
A focused first visit built around a headline round, one resort day, and a quieter north-island finish.
Best for: First-time groups
02
4 nights · 4 rounds
Resort rotation
Stay central, vary the course character, and keep the bike paths, beach, and dinner options close.
Best for: Mixed-handicap groups
03
5 nights · 5 rounds
Lowcountry extension
Add nearby public golf across the bridge for a fuller look at the greater Hilton Head area.
Best for: Golf-first itineraries
Tee-time playbook
A little sequencing goes a long way.
01
Set the window
Choose your travel dates and decide whether morning pace or afternoon flexibility matters most to your group.
02
Choose your communities
Use the course directory to shortlist two or three areas that match the layouts and atmosphere you want.
03
Confirm direct
When your dates are set, confirm availability and booking policies directly with the individual course or preferred travel partner.
Booking links directoryLive tee sheets, rates, and package availability are not displayed on this guide. Contact courses and lodging providers directly for current options.
Where to stay
Match your lodging to your courses.
Staying inside the right community cuts drive times and often unlocks preferred tee-time access. Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes, and Shipyard all have vacation rental inventory matched to golf groups.
Your scorecard before you book
Start with the course list. Finish with a plan everyone can enjoy.
Use the notes here to get oriented, then take the route that fits your group's pace, budget, and must-play list.