Just because it’s winter in Hilton Head Island doesn’t mean you can’t play golf. While courses around the country close for the season, Hilton Head’s famous golf courses remain open. So, if you’re visiting Hilton Head Island in winter and want to hit the links, where should you go? The team at Sunset Rentals has some ideas. Here’s our list of the best courses to play in Hilton Head on your winter golf trip.
1. Atlantic Dunes
Sea Pines Golf Course
Atlantic Dunes is the oldest golf course in Hilton Head, but it remains one of the best. Of all of the courses in Hilton Head, only two have oceanfront holes, and Atlantic Dunes is one of them. Be prepared to lose a few balls in the water; many of the holes feature water hazards. Overall, Atlantic Dunes is a challenge for golfers of all skill levels, but it’s a gorgeous course well worth visiting.
100 N. SEA PINES DRIVE, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC, 29928
- 7,065 Yards
- 74.3 Rating
- 143 Slope
- 72 Par
2. Harbour Town Golf Links
Sea Pines Golf Course
“Iconic” is how three-time U.S. Open Champion Hale Irwin describes Harbour Town Golf Links, and it’s hard to disagree. You might recognize the red and white striped lighthouse that backdrops this course; it’s quite famous. Harbour Town Golf Links is a favorite among PGA Tour players, and it’s not hard to see why; it’s a beautiful-looking course that features a series of world-renowned par threes. Plus, this course is more fun and playable compared to other upper echelon golf courses.
11 LIGHTHOUSE LN, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC, 29928
- 7,000 Yards
- 75.6 Rating
- 148 Slope
- 71 Par
3. George Fazio Golf Course
Palmetto Dunes Golf Course
George Fazio Golf Course is Hilton Head Island’s only par-70 public golf course, and it is a beauty. George Fazio Golf Course is considered by many to be the most challenging public course on the island, but it is still an exceptional experience for golfers of all skill levels. The course only has two par fives, while the majority of the course features long par fours. George Fazio Golf Course is an excellent option if you’re looking for a challenging course with immaculate greens.
7 Carnoustie Road, SC 29928
- 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- 18 HOLES
- 70 PAR
4. Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Golf Course
Palmetto Dunes Golf Course
If you want to play a round at a course on the oceanfront, look no further than Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Golf Course. What makes this golf course one of the best courses on Hilton Head? The 10th hole is stunning; on elevated greens, golfers enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. There are also the ever-shifting winds to account for, which means golfers must approach each hole differently. Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Golf Course is truly unique and is sure to be a memorable experience for all players.
7 Trent Jones Lane, SC 29928
(888) 909-9566
- 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Range
- Reserve Toptracer Bays
- 18 HOLES
- 72 PAR
Stay at a Luxury Hilton Head Vacation Rental
Stay in close proximity to all of the best golf courses in Hilton Head with one of Sunset Rentals’ luxurious vacation rentals. We have a variety of vacation rentals, including oceanfront options. To book your stay with us, please give us a call at 843-785-6767 or check availability online.
