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HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Experience The Best in South Carolina Lowcountry Golf

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       Pictured: The Jones Course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
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No Place Does A Golf Trip Like                                                                   Best Island in the U.S.
                  The Golf Island                                                                                    Condé Nast Traveler - 2019

                                                                                              #1 Island in the Continental U.S.
                                                                                                       Travel+Leisure Magazine’s 2019 World’s Best Awards

                                                                                                                                      Hole #15 - Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III
                                                                                                                                   Image Courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton

The award-winning Hilton Head Island-       Golf rules year-round in the Hilton          With more than 6,000 villas, condos and       We invite you to experience the
Bluffton area of South Carolina is home     Head Island-Bluffton area, with 15 on-       homes on the rental market and two-           uniqueness of a Hilton Head Island-
to 24 fantastic golf courses, world-class   island courses, including the famous         dozen hotels and inns...six of them AAA       Bluffton golf vacation. One trip and
beaches and an unparalleled variety of      Harbour Town Golf Links at The Sea           Four Diamond award-winners...stay and         you will agree that it is a truly amazing
vacation accommodations, amenities          Pines Resort, and 9 off-island layouts.      play golf packages can be custom built to     place, with incredible amenities on and
and activities.                             Some of the world’s best golf architects     align perfectly with your specifications.     off the course, perfect for individuals,
                                            have left their mark in the sand here...                                                   groups and families. It will exceed your
Conveniently accessible by car or by        Robert Trent Jones, Davis Love III, Rees     Off the golf course, you will find            expectations...guaranteed.
plane into either the Hilton Head           Jones, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Pete      activities for all ages, all close by. Play
Airport or Savannah/Hilton Head             Dye, Jack Nicklaus, George Fazio...just      tennis and pickleball on a championship
International Airport, Hilton Head          to name a few. Hilton Head Island is         court. Bike more than 50 miles of public
Island shines as one of the world’s         also home to the PGA TOUR’s RBC              pathways that cross the Island. Play in       For more information visit
premier golf vacation destinations.         Heritage, an area tradition where golfers    the ocean with the kids or just relax on      HiltonHeadGolfIsland.com
                                            are encouraged to “get their plaid on” for   sugar-white sand beaches.
                                            this star-studded event.
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What’s Inside...                                                                              Build Your Dream
                                                                                                   Golf Vacation
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          North American
    Golf Destination of the Year
    Voted by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators - 2016

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    MILEAGES & WEATHER

    TRAVEL ROUTES

    NEW AIR SERVICE

    7 INSIDER GOLF TRIP TIPS

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    GOLF COURSE DIRECTORY                                    Fairway
    ACCOMMODATIONS                                             Be on the first tee within         Golf Course Guide        Golf Package Offers          Accommodations
    DINING                                                      minutes of landing on
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                                                            Holes 10 & 11 - The Jones Course at
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Driving Mileage to The Golf Island                                                       Methods of Travel to The Golf Island
    Atlanta, GA...................299 mi.     Miami, FL......................554 mi.    Cities in blue offering direct
    Baltimore, MD................636 mi.      Myrtle Beach, SC.............221 mi.      flights to Hilton Head Island
    Boston, MA..................1041 mi.      Nashville, TN..................556 mi.
    Charleston, SC..................95 mi.    New Orleans, LA.............676 mi.
    Charlotte, NC.................254 mi.     New York, NY.................867 mi.
    Chicago, IL.....................944 mi.   Orlando, FL....................289 mi.
    Cincinnati, OH...............668 mi.      Philadelphia, PA..............720 mi.
    Cleveland, OH................778 mi.      Pittsburgh, PA.................717 mi.
    Columbia, SC.................152 mi.      Raleigh, NC....................334 mi.
    Detroit, MI.....................905 mi.   Richmond, VA................489 mi.
    Greenville, SC.................247 mi.    Savannah, GA...................45 mi.
    Indianapolis, IN..............788 mi.     St. Louis, MO.................903 mi.
    Jacksonville, FL...............203 mi.    Tulsa, OK.....................1082 mi.
    Louisville, KY..................650 mi.   Washington, D.C............596 mi.

                                                                                        BY CAR:        Interstate 95 is our direct link to the rest of civilization. There are
                                                                                        several exits that provide access to Hilton Head Island, but the best (i.e., most
                                                                                        direct) is Exit 8 via U.S. 278. You’ll head east for about 30 minutes on this four-
                                                                                        lane highway; along the way, you will pass the University of South Carolina’s New
                                                                                        River campus and Sun City Hilton Head, and skirt the outer perimeter of the
                                                                                        town of Bluffton before reaching the bridges to Hilton Head Island.

                                                                                        BY AIR: The full-service Hilton Head Island Airport is offering new service
                                                                                        by American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from select cities. The airport
                                                                                        also caters to private and charter air service, and is within 15 minutes of all of the
                      Weather in the Lowcountry                                         Island’s major resorts. The Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport is just
                                                                                        45 minutes from Hilton Head Island via I-95 North and U.S. 278. The airport
                                                                                        is serviced by Air Canada, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue,
    January.............. 40-59°F / 4-15C     July...................74-89°F / 23-32C
                                                                                        Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines, with direct service to/from more than
    February............. 41-61°F / 5-16C     August...............74-89°F / 23-32C     30 cities.
    March................ 48-68°F / 9-20C     September..........69-85°F / 21-29C
    April.................56-76°F / 13-24C    October.............59-77°F / 15-25C      BY RAIL: Train travel has become an increasingly popular option for visitors.
    May..................64-83°F / 18-28C     November........... 49-69°F / 9-20C       Amtrak has daily stops in the Lowcountry village of Yemassee (about an hour
                                                                                        north of Hilton Head Island) as well as in North Charleston (about two hours to
    June..................70-87°F / 21-31C    December........... 42-61°F / 6-16C       the north) and Savannah (an hour to the south).

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Hilton Head Island Airport Flights
                       Runway                                                           The Hilton Head Island Airport is serviced by American Airlines, United Airlines and

                         to the                                                         Delta Air Lines, each offering connecting options from 100+ cities worldwide through
                                                                                        the following hubs:

                       Fairway                                                          New Service Beginning Spring 2020
                                                                                        American Airlines
                                                                                        Charlotte (CLT): Three daily flights to HHH; Year-round
                                                                                        Washington National(DCA): Spring 2020 seasonal service
                                                                                        Washington-Reagan Airport: Spring 2020 seasonal service
                                                                                        Dallas Fort Worth:(DFW) Seasonal service beginning March 7, 2020
                                                                                        Chicago O’Hare International:(ORD) Seasonal service beginning March 7, 2020
                                                                                        Philadelphia International Airport:(PHL) Seasonal service beginning March 7, 2020
                                                                                        United Airlines
                                                                                        Washington Dulles (IAD): Seasonal, twice-daily flights resume Spring 2020
                                                                                        Chicago O’Hare (ORD): Seasonal, twice-daily flights resume Spring 2020
                                                                                        New York / Newark (EWR): Seasonal, twice-daily flights resume Spring 2020
                                                                                        Delta Air Lines
                It’s Never Been Easier to                                               Atlanta (ATL): Three daily flights to HHH - Year-round, all-jet service

               Fly to Hilton Head Island                                                New York City (LGA): Summer 2020 seasonal service

                                                                                            Savannah/Hilton Head Airport Flights
    Sunny days and breezy nights. Bike rides and golf swings. A delicious Lowcountry
    plate, loaded with fresh seafood. Don’t you wish you could just snap your fingers   Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), located approximately 45 miles
    and be here on Hilton Head Island? With new American Airlines, Delta Air Lines      (72 kilometers) south of the Island, is serviced by Air Canada, Allegiant, American
                                                                                        Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. The
    and United Airlines non-stop direct flights from seven major cities and key con-
                                                                                        following cities fly directly into the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport:
    nection airports, it’s almost that easy.
                                                                                        Allentown                 Denver                     NYC – LaGuardia
                                                                                        Atlanta                   Detroit                    NYC – JFK
                        Airport Contact Information                                     Baltimore                 Grand Rapids               Niagara Falls, NY
                                                                                        Boston                    Houston                    Philadelphia
                             Hilton Head Island Airport
                                                                                        Charlotte                 Indianapolis               Pittsburgh
                     (843) 255-2950 - www.hiltonheadairport.com                         Chicago/O’Hare            Lexington                  Portsmouth
                                                                                        Cincinnati                Louisville                 Toronto
                     Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport                         Cleveland                 Miami                      Wash., DC – Dulles
                      (912) 964-0514 - www.savannahairport.com                          Columbus                  Minneapolis/St. Paul       Wash., DC – Reagan National
                                                                                        Dallas/Fort Worth         Newark

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No. 1 — Hilton Head Island is the
        7 Insider Tips                                                                      largest “barrier island” off the Atlantic
                                                                                            coast between Long Island and the
                                                                                            Bahamas, covering 42 square miles —
                for the Perfect Golf Trip to                                                12 miles long and 5 miles wide at its

                    Hilton Head Island                                                      widest point. Manhattan is the largest
                                                                                            barrier island on the east coast. Hilton
                                                                                                                                         Harbour Town Golf Links - The Sea Pines Resort
                                                                                            Head Island’s perennial subtropical          Image Courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton

     For Hilton Head Island locals, there exists a perpetual spring-like feel in the air.   climate makes the area an ideal setting
     Officially, however, springtime tees off Hilton Head Island’s golfing year. So here    for golf, which is why Hilton Head           the south end is Shipyard Plantation,
        is a quick list of insider information designed to expand your knowledge of         Island boasts more golf per capita than      which offers 27 holes designed by Cobb
                             The Golf Island’s numerous offerings.                          anywhere in the country.                     and Byrd that can be played in a trio
                                                                                                                                         of 18-hole combinations. Each 9-holer
                                                                                                                                         (Clipper, Galleon and Brigantine)
                                                                                            No. 2 — Hilton Head Island is                has its own merits, but there is one
                                                                                            shaped like a foot and its major resort
                                                                                                                                         constant: water comes into play on
                                                                                            developments are comprised of gated
                                                                                                                                         nearly every hole. Nevertheless all 27
                                                                                            communities. The Sea Pines Resort,
                                                                                                                                         are imminently and enjoyably playable.
                                                                                            home of Harbour Town Golf Links and
                                                                                            two other storied layouts, is located at
                                                                                            the “toe,” or the south end of the island.   No. 4 — Hilton Head Island boasts
                                                                                            Located at the “heel” — meaning mid-         plenty of culture and nightlife, and
                                                                                            Island and north end — are Palmetto          fancies itself more sophisticated and
                                                                                            Dunes Oceanfront Resort with its             upscale than its neighbor four hours
                                                                                            Robert Trent Jones, George Fazio and         to the north, Myrtle Beach. Following
                                                                                            Arthur Hills courses, and Port Royal         a round or two of golf, locals and
                                                                                            Resort with 54 holes designed by Pete        visitors often hit the numerous bars
                                                                                            Dye, George Cobb and Willard Byrd.           and restaurants on the south end,
                                                                                            Each course is unique in its own right       although Hilton Head Island’s north
                                                                                            and a must play on any Lowcountry            end has emerged as a nighttime hotspot
                                                                                            bucket list.                                 of its own. Before hitting one of the
                                                                                                                                         many outstanding restaurants on the
                                                                                                                                         north end of the Island, golfers love
                                                                                            No. 3 — Nearly every renowned                challenging one of the two courses by
                                                                                            golf course architect of this generation
                                                                                                                                         Nicklaus and his son, Jack II at Indigo
                                                                                            has representative work on the island.
                                                                                                                                         Run Plantation. Winding through
                                                                                            Along with the names above, add the
                                                                                                                                         forests of pine and oak, and along
                                                                                            likes of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer,
                                                                                                                                         freshwater lowlands, the Golden Bear
                                                                                            Gary Player, Rees Jones, Davis Love III
                                                                                                                                         Golf Club, which debuted in 1992, is a
                                                                                            and Robert Cupp among many others.
                                                                                                                                         must play.
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7 Insider Tips for the Perfect Golf Trip to Hilton Head Island

No. 5 — Hilton Head Island is well-
known for its six miles of bike lanes and
more than 60 miles of paved shared-use
paths. In addition to being a fun and
healthy way to experience the island,
biking is also great for the environment.
An important part of Hilton Head
Island’s culture, biking significantly                                  Oyster Reef Golf Club
reduces congestion and vehicular traffic.
Take a leisurely ride along the beach,           Hilton Head Plantation offers a
or easily bike to dinner and shopping.           wide variety of golf with a quartet of
At Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort,             gorgeous layouts: Oyster Reef Golf
you can even play 18 holes at one of its         Club, Country Club of Hilton Head,
three courses aboard a fun “Golf Bike”.          Bear Creek Golf Club — all designed
                                                 by Rees Jones.

                                                 No. 7 — Golf on Hilton Head
                                                 Island is truly a year-round choice
                                                 for recreation courtesy of the Island’s
                                                 invitingly warm climate. Some locals
                                                 consider the spring and fall to be the
                                                 most delightful seasons to take to the
                                                 tees, but value can be found both in
                                                 the winter and summer months. For
                                                 visitors, a variety of custom golf and
                   Golf Bike at Palmetto Dunes   resort packages for small and large
                                                 groups are worth investigating. The
No. 6 — Hilton Head Island is rich               “Golf Island” has made planning
in history. Captain William Hilton,              your golf vacation very easy through
whose original landing spot was in               the launch of a brand new website —
what is now Port Royal Plantation,               HiltonHeadGolfIsland.com. Marvel at
discovered the Island in 1663. Several           our golf courses, browse custom resort
miles north of Port Royal is Hilton              packages and attractive rates, and see
Head Plantation, the second-oldest               all that Hilton Head Island has to offer
private gated community on the island            away from the links. Planning your             Create Your Dream Vacation at The Golf Island’s
occupying almost 4,000 acres.                    dream golf trip is just a click away!          #1 Trip Planning Website
                                                                                                www.HiltonHeadGolfIsland.com
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Tournament Facts                                                                         ORDINARY.
2019 Champion
C.T. Pan

2020 RBC Heritage Purse
$7.1 million                                                  2019 Champion - C.T. Pan

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Tournament History
52nd event - Harbour Town Golf Links was designed by Pete Dye, in consultation
with Jack Nicklaus, in the fall of 1969. An incredible number of past champions,
including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Hale Irwin, Bernhard Langer,
Johnny Miller, Greg Norman, Nick Price, Tom Watson and the late Payne Stewart,
have become enshrined in the World Golf Hall of Fame.                                                                                                     19
Contributions
$43 million has been distributed to those in need throughout South Carolina and
                                                                                                                         HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKS
Georgia since 1987. In 2018, $3.3 million was distributed to charitable
organizations, the arts, medical institutions and for college scholarships.
                                                                                                                         HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
Economic Impact
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Spectators
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                                                                                                 A HISTORY OF GIVING IS THE HEART OF OUR HERITAGE.
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Lowcountry Golf Course Map
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GOLF COURSES                      13: Country Club of Hilton Head
                                  14: Old South Golf Links
1: Sea Pines Atlantic Dunes       15: Hilton Head National
2: Sea Pines Heron Point          16: Sun City Argent Lakes                                                    11
3: Sea Pines Harbour Town         17: Sun City Okatie Creek
4: Shipyard - Clipper             18: Sun City Hidden Cypress
4: Shipyard - Galleon             19: Fripp Island Ocean Point
4: Shipyard - Brigantine          20: Fripp Island Ocean Creek
5: Palmetto Dunes - Hills         21. Legends at Parris Island                                 10
6: Palmetto Dunes - Fazio         22. Hilton Head Lakes
7: Palmetto Dunes - Jones
8: Port Royal - Barony
9. Port Royal - Robber’s Row
10: Indigo Run Golden Bear
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11: Bear Creek Golf Club
12: Oyster Reef Golf Club                              3                                                                            9

                                                                                       Shelter Cove        7
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                                                                              4         5
               S. Sea Pines Dr.                            1& 2

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The Sea Pines Resort - Harbour Town Golf Links                                                                     The Sea Pines Resort - Atlantic Dunes
        On Hilton Head Island                                                                                                                                                        On Hilton Head Island

 Image Courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton                                                                                                                     Image Courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton

                                                          Image Courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton      Image Courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton

                                                       Reserve a round on the world-famous                      The all-new Atlantic Dunes by Davis
        HARBOUR TOWN                                   Harbour Town Golf Links. Home to the                     Love III opened in October 2016 and is a                            ATLANTIC DUNES
          GOLF LINKS                                   RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, this                   complete reconstruction of The Sea Pines                            Designer: Davis Love III
                                                       distinguished course is both the crowning                Resort’s historic Ocean Course, the first                          Co-Designer: Mark Love
           Architect: Pete Dye                                                                                  course built on Hilton Head Island. Love
                                                       achievement of famed designer Pete Dye                                                                                   Architect: Scot Sherman, ASGCA
     Design Consultant: Jack Nicklaus                                                                           Golf Design, which includes Davis and
                                                       and design consultant Jack Nicklaus, and
               Yards    Par Rating Slope               a perennial favorite among PGA TOUR                      his brother, Mark, as well as lead architect                                Yards    Par Rating Slope
Heritage       7099      71 75.6 148                   players. Put your game to the ultimate test              Scot Sherman, entirely rebuilt holes to                      Love           7065     72 74.3 143
Blue           6681      71 73.4 144                   against a collection of par threes that are              accommodate modern shot values and                           Blue           6508     72 72.2 138
White          6253      71 71.4 136                   ranked among the world’s finest, and a par               frame scenic corridors. Atlantic Dunes                       White          6102     72 70.1 130
                                                                                                                features a pronounced seaside ambience                       Gold           5640     72 67.8 119
Gold           5867      71 69.6 131                   four 18th hole considered one of the most
                                                                                                                and Lowcountry feel accented by coquina
Green          5084      71 69.8 126                   feared in all of golf. Pete Dye’s masterpiece                                                                         Green          4945     72 64.9 114
                                                                                                                shell dunes and seaside grasses. The project’s
                                                       places a premium on finesse, imagination and
                                                                                                                goal was to incorporate elements of the                      Orange         3911     72 61.1 106
                                                       shot making, rather than strength.
                                                                                                                surrounding beachfront, along with the area’s
            843-842-8484                                                                                        bounty of native pines and oaks lining the                                843-842-8484
            866-561-8802                                                                                        fairways. The course benefits both visually                               866-561-8802
        www.SeaPinesGolf.com                                                                                    and strategically from restoration of natural                        www.SeaPinesGolf.com
          11 Lighthouse Lane                                                                                    sand dunes, as well as the creation of new                            100 N. Sea Pines Drive
     Hilton Head Island, SC 29928                                                                               dunes blending seamlessly into the design.                        Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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The Sea Pines Resort - Heron Point                                                         Palmetto Dunes - Robert Trent Jones
        On Hilton Head Island                                                                                                                             On Hilton Head Island

Image Courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton

                                                      Designed by legendary course architect         Named for its legendary designer, the Jones
          HERON POINT                                 Pete Dye, Heron Point is nothing short of      Course was the first in Palmetto Dunes and
            Architect: Pete Dye                       a modern masterpiece. Golfers will discover    remains one of Hilton Head Island’s most
                                                      all the challenge they desire with its well-   popular courses. The course is quintessential
                                                                                                                                                       ROBERT TRENT JONES
               Yards    Par   Rating   Slope
                                                      defined holes, plenty of movement in the       Jones, with sweeping fairways, large greens        Architect: Robert Trent Jones
Heritage       7035     72     74.0     140
                                                      fairways and Dye’s ubiquitous mounding         and abundant bunkering. The Jones Course               and Roger Rulewich
Blue           6523     72     72.0     135           and swales framing target areas. Heron Point   has been named “Golf Course of the Year”
White          6020     72     70.4     124                                                                                                                   Yards   Par Rating Slope
                                                      completed several course enhancements in       by the SC Golf Course Owners Association        Gold      7005   72 74.3 135
Gold           5569     72     68.0     116           2014 to further increase overall playability   and is ranked among the best courses in         Blue      6570   72 72.3 131
Green           5151    72     66.3     112           and enjoyment for a broad spectrum of          the Southeast. Among its many highlights        White     6141   72 70.2 127
Orange         3677     72     n/a      n/a           golfers. The layout’s putting surfaces were    is a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean       Green/Sr. 5621   72 67.9 117
                                                      replaced with Tif Eagle Bermuda, the same      from the elevated green of the par-five 10th,   Red       4986   72 68.9 112
                                                      strand used at Harbour Town Golf Links.        one of the island’s most photographed golf      Black     2625   72 54.5      -
                                                      Additionally, green complexes and surrounds    holes. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
             843-842-8484                             were softened to provide better lies and a     Program for Golf has designated the course
             866-561-8802                             wider variety of short-game options.           a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary                  877-567-6512
        www.SeaPinesGolf.com                                                                         for its commitment to wildlife.                      www.PalmettoDunes.com
         100 N. Sea Pines Drive                                                                                                                               7 Trent Jones Lane
     Hilton Head Island, SC 29928                                                                    SC Golf Course of the Year                         Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills                                                        Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio
       On Hilton Head Island                                                                                                                   On Hilton Head Island

                                       Since opening in 1986, the Hills Course at       Long regarded as one of the Lowcountry’s
                                       Palmetto Dunes has been embraced as one          most demanding tests, all 18 greens of the
                                       of the Lowcountry’s most unique layouts.         Fazio Course were enhanced by replanting
         ARTHUR HILLS                  The course exudes character, thanks to Hills’    them with resilient Diamond Zoysia grass.                GEORGE FAZIO
         Architect: Arthur Hills       decision to route it along a series of natural   The result is a consistency to the course’s              Architect: George Fazio
           Yards   Par Rating Slope    dune lines just steps from the Atlantic. The     sweeping green surfaces that will assist golfers            Yards   Par Rating Slope
                                       result is an unusually rolling layout with       in negotiating this par-70 gem. With only
Blue       6651    72 73.2 134                                                                                                             Gold      6873   70 74.3 135
                                       fairways punctuated with swales, mounds          two par fives, Fazio’s challenge is defined by
White      6122    72 71.4 124                                                                                                             Blue      6534   70 72.3 131
                                       and more than a few water hazards. A lack        a series of long par fours with water hazards
Gold       5227    72 67.3 112         of bunkers is offset by the off-balance lies     and strategically placed bunkers. The course’s     White 6239       70 70.2 127
Green      4999    72 66.2 110         and ever-present ocean breezes that challenge    middle tee settings, playing to just over          Green/Sr. 5478   70 67.9 117
                                       nearly every shot. Named “SC Course of           6,200 yards, are more accommodating to the         Red       5104   70 68.9 112
                                       the Year” by the SC Golf Course Owners           recreational player. For lower handicappers,
                                       Association and named in “Top 30 Best You        however, the exhilaration of taking on the
                                       Can Play in SC” by the SC Golf Course            Fazio Course at its unrelenting best is an
            877-567-6512                                                                                                                             877-567-6512
                                       Ratings Panel...testament to its enduring        opportunity not to be wasted.
       www.PalmettoDunes.com                                                                                                                    www.PalmettoDunes.com
                                       quality and popularity.
          2 Leamington Lane                                                             SC Golf Course of the Year                                    7 Carnoustie
     Hilton Head Island, SC 29928      SC Golf Course of the Year                                                                             Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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Country Club of Hilton Head                                                                      Port Royal Golf Club
       On Hilton Head Island                                                                                                                On Hilton Head Island

                                       Long regarded as one of Hilton Head              Owned and operated by the Heritage Golf                    BARONY
                                       Island’s most popular golf courses, Country      Group, the 36 holes at Port Royal offer an           Architect: George W. Cobb
                                       Club of Hilton Head features some of the         exemplary golf experience and a history
        COUNTRY CLUB                   area’s best greens with MiniVerde™ Ultra
                                                                                                                                                  Yards Par Rating Slope
       OF HILTON HEAD                                                                   lesson or two. The Barony Course was            Gold      6654 71 71.9 137
                                       Dwarf Bermudagrass. The new putting              designed by George Cobb in the early 1960s      Blue      6223 71 70.3 125
                                       surfaces have helped secure the semi-private
         Architect: Rees Jones                                                          as one of Hilton Head Island’s first courses.   White     5964 71 69.2 121
                                       course’s place among the best experiences
          Yards Par Rating Slope                                                        Accuracy is paramount here, especially on       Green     5183 71 70.3 122
                                       in the Lowcountry. The club also installed
Gold      6919 72 75.2      143        new Better Billy Bunkers from tee to green.      approach shots to the heavily guarded greens.
                                                                                        The Robber’s Row Course, originally done              ROBBER’S ROW
Blue      6543 72 72.8      138        Designed by Rees Jones, the Country Club                                                            Architect: George W. Cobb and
                                       course is an exhilarating test that meanders     by Cobb and Willard Byrd, was redesigned
White     6162 72 70.8      133                                                                                                          Willard Byrd - Redesign: Pete Dye
                                       through one of Hilton Head Island’s most         in 1994 by Pete Dye. Sited on a former
Green     5535 72 69.0      121                                                                                                                   Yards Par Rating Slope
                                       elevated sites. It has twice served as a local   Civil War encampment it features historical
Red       5373 72    71.7   128                                                                                                         Gold      6657 71 73.3 134
                                       qualifying site for the U.S. Open and has        markers throughout the course. Although
Black     4869 72 69.6      123                                                                                                         Blue       6311 71 71.6 129
                                       received a Four Star rating for excellence       tee shots have generous fairways to land in,    White     6001 71 70.3 116
                                       by Golf Digest. Owned and operated by            approach shots require accuracy to well-
             843-681-4653                                                                                                               Green     4884 71 68.8 111
                                       ClubCorp, the Country Club also received         protected greens.
      www.HiltonHeadClub.com           the Reader’s Choice Award as the island’s                                                         800-2-FIND-18 or 843-681-1750
          70 Skull Creek Drive         “Best Golf Course/Club” by readers of the                                                            www.HiltonHeadGolf.net
     Hilton Head Island, SC 29926      Island Packet.                                                                                          10 Clubhouse Drive,
                                                                                                                                          Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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Oyster Reef Golf Club                                                                      Shipyard Golf Club
       On Hilton Head Island                                                                                                                    On Hilton Head Island

                                                                                                                                               CLIPPER/GALLEON
                                                                                                                                                Architect: George W. Cobb
                                                                                                                                                   Yards Par Rating Slope
                                                                                                                                          Champ. 6878 72 73.2 133
                                                                                                                                          Black    6448 72 71.2         131
                                                                                                                                          Middle 6073 72 69.5 126
                                                                                                                                          Forward 5391 72 71.0 124
                                       Named as one of Golf Digest’s “Best New            The 27 holes at Shipyard Golf Club
                                       Courses in America” in 1982, Oyster Reef           epitomize coastal resort golf: oak and            BRIGANTINE/CLIPPER
                                       enjoys a stellar reputation within Hilton          magnolia-lined fairways, plentiful bunkers,           Architect: George W. Cobb
          OYSTER REEF                  Head Island’s golf community. Rees Jones           water hazards and well-protected greens. Play            Yards Par Rating Slope
         Architect: Rees Jones         routed the course as an intriguing series          these George Cobb designs in any rotation       Champ. 6855 72 73.3 138
     Refined in 2008 by Jeff Brauer    of doglegs requiring precision from tee to         and you’ll understand how seamlessly the        Black    6356 72 70.8 129
                                       green. The well-bunkered, multiple-tiered          island’s golf courses fit into their natural    Middle 5984 72 69.4 123
          Yards Par Rating Slope
                                       greens also call for a deft touch. Oyster Reef’s   settings. You’ll also gain a healthy respect    Forward 5202 72 70.5 121
Gold      7005 72 74.7      137
Blue      6440 72 72.2      124
                                       signature, however, is one of Hilton Head          for the local alligator population; they are      GALLEON/BRIGANTINE
                                       Island’s most scenic holes: the par-three sixth    plentiful in Shipyard, particularly in and            Architect: George W. Cobb
White     6071 72 70.5      119        is set against the marshes and deep water of       around the lagoons on the Brigantine course.
Green     5288 72    71.1   120                                                                                                                    Yards Par Rating Slope
                                       Port Royal Sound. Owned and managed                It’s just another noteworthy distraction at     Champ. 6735 72 72.7 133
                                       by the Heritage Golf Group, Oyster Reef is         Shipyard, which hosted one of the earliest      Black    6200 72 70.1 123
            800-2-FIND-18              a former Lowcountry “Golf Course of the            PGA Champions Tour events, the Hilton           Middle 5859 72 68.9 119
           or 843-681-1750             Year” and earned Four Stars for excellence         Head Seniors International, from 1982           Forward 5127 72 70.5 118
       www.HiltonHeadGolf.net          on the Golf Digest “Best Places to Play” list.     to 1984. The Club remains a Lowcountry
                                                                                                                                            800-2-FIND-18 or 843-681-1750
          155 High Bluff Road                                                             favorite under the guidance of the Heritage          www.HiltonHeadGolf.net
     Hilton Head Island, SC 29928                                                         Golf Group.                                              45 Shipyard Drive,
                                                                                                                                             Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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Golden Bear Golf Club                                                                       Bear Creek Golf Club
     On Hilton Head Island                                                                                                                      On Hilton Head Island

                                        Now featuring newly-renovated greens,             We know you have choices when you play
      GOLDEN BEAR                       bunkers and driving range! Nestled within         golf, especially when you travel. Whether
                                        the scenic residential community of Indigo        you live around the corner or many miles                 BEAR CREEK
     Architect: Jack Nicklaus           Run, the Golden Bear course is a product          away, Bear Creek wants you to enjoy the                  GOLF CLUB
      Yards Par Rating          Slope   of the Nicklaus Design Group. Jack’s              resort experience you deserve. Rounds
                                                                                                                                                  Architect: Rees Jones
Black 7014 72 74.5               138    formidable influence can be found in the          include lunch and draft beer, with no built-
                                        course’s emphasis on shot values; strategy        in fees. Just a normal rate presented to you            Yards Par Rating Slope
Blue  6643 72 72.6               136
                                        and finesse are required on Golden Bear           at an added value for a resort experience in      Black 6804 72 74.2      139
Gold  6184 72 70.5               128
                                        rather than brute strength. Mature oak and        a resort town. So take a stroll through the       Blue  6486 72 72.4      135
White 5437 72 M 65.2             110
                                        pine forests frame the gently rolling fairways,   tall pines and winding doglegs of Bear Creek      White 6162 72 71.3      133
			 W 75.6                       127                                                      Golf Club’s par 72 championship course.
                                        and there is just enough water and sand to                                                          Gold 5727 72 69.7       125
Red   4965 72 69.2               118    keep golfers from being mesmerized by the         Stretching over 6,800 yards, the layout has       		               73.9   131
Short 2949			                           course’s tranquil, park-like beauty. With         five different sets of tees that cater to every
                                        six sets of tees to choose from (including        level of golfer. The course was Rees Jones’
                                        the 2,949 yard short course) Golden Bear          first solo design, and in 2006 he returned to
         843-689-2200                                                                     oversee renovations & improvements. Bear                   843-681-9510
                                        can accommodate the low handicapper, as                                                                 www.BearCreekHHI.com
 www.GoldenBear-IndigoRun.com           well as beginners and juniors. Call today to      Creek takes pride in its course conditions
       100 Indigo Run Dr.                                                                 and promises to provide you with a first-class       237 Whooping Crane Way
                                        experience one of Hilton Head’s finest and a                                                          Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
  Hilton Head Island, SC 29926          local favorite!                                   experience from start to finish.

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Old South Golf Links                                                                   Hilton Head National
            bluffton, SC                                                                                                                           bluffton, SC

                                      Just before the bridge to Hilton Head Island       Hilton Head National has earned a solid
                                      you will find Old South Golf Links - the           reputation for impeccable conditioning,
                                      only public golf course along the area’s intra-    attentive customer service and exceptional
          OLD SOUTH                   coastal waterway, offering views on both the       value. Hilton Head National has its
                                      front and back nines that are spectacular.         customers to thank for its most recent
                                                                                                                                                  HILTON HEAD
          GOLF LINKS                  The course features dramatic qualities includ-     accolades, TripAdvisor’s “Certificate of                  NATIONAL
       Architect: Clyde Johnston      ing marsh-fronted holes, three island greens,      Excellence” and GolfAdvisor’s 10th best course        Architects: Gary Player
           Yards   Par Rating Slope   towering live oaks and rolling Scottish ter-       in South Carolina during 2015. The opening               and Bobby Weed
                                      rain that makes for a challenging and scenic       of the Bluffton Parkway flyover makes it even            Yards Par Rating Slope
 Gold      6772    72 72.7 135
                                      course. Well known as a favorite for local         easier to access from Hilton Head Island.
 Blue      6354    72 70.5 130                                                                                                            Black   6730 71 72.8      133
                                      golfers and tourists, Old South’s multiple         From a design perspective, the course has
 White     5779    72 68.5 113                                                                                                            Blue    6160 71 70.0      126
                                      tees and abundant wildlife contribute to a         an impressive pedigree with nine holes from
 Green     5135    72 65.6 108        great round of golf. Visit the award-winning       Gary Player and nine holes from former PGA       White   5628 71 67.3      118
 Red       4776     71 69.2 120       golf shop, come early for a great breakfast or     TOUR staff designer Bobby Weed. The result       Red     4682 71 66.4      112

     843-785-5353 • 800-257-8997      relax after golf with lunch served overlooking     is an intriguing mix of playability and risk-
                                                                                                                                                   843-842-5900
        www.OldSouthGolf.com          the lagoon and full practice facility. The staff   reward calculations that makes Hilton Head
                                                                                                                                          www.GolfHiltonHeadNational.com
     50 Buckingham Plantation Dr.     is known as the friendliest in town and they       National one of the most memorable golf
                                                                                                                                           60 Hilton Head National Drive
          Bluffton, SC 29910          invite you to enjoy “Lowcountry golf at its        experiences in the Lowcountry.
                                                                                                                                                 Bluffton, SC 29910
        At the Moss Creek light       finest” at Old South Golf Links.
                                                                                                                                              1.5 miles from the bridge
       one mile from the bridge.

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Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort                                                                The Legends At Parris Island
           beaufort, SC                                                                                                                                beaufort, SC

       OCEAN POINT                                      Ocean Point Course
      Architect: George Cobb             George Cobb, famed golf course designer
                                         and consultant to Augusta National, designed
      Yards Par Rating           Slope
                                         Ocean Point Golf Links, a true seaside links
Black 6556 72 73.7                135    course. Ocean Point has been boldly reno-
Gold 6032 72 71.0                 128    vated to take advantage of the sweeping vistas
Blue  5674 72 68.7                125    throughout the course. It now boasts dramatic
BL/WT 5360 72 67.5                120    views of the ocean or inlet on 10 of the 18        Why has The Legends Golf Course at Parris
White 4910 72 M66.1               115    holes with the front and back nine both finish-    Island received such rave reviews? It’s “The
                                         ing against a backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.
			 W69.7                         124    Golf Digest gives Ocean Point a 4-Star rating
                                                                                            Experience”! How many golf courses have
                                                                                                                                                      THE LEGENDS
                                         and it is a recipient of the Golden Links Award    you played where there are no homes on
      OCEAN CREEK                        by Corporate Meetings & Incentives magazine.       the property? How many times have you               Architect: Fred Findley/George
     Architect: Davis Love III                                                              been welcomed by a United States Marine            Cobb redesign by Clyde Johnston
       Yards Par Rating Slope                         Ocean Creek Course                    at the gate? Where else can you watch a                    Yards   Par Rating Slope
Black 6586 71 72.4           137         On the south end of the island is Ocean Creek,     recruit going through the rigors of boot          Black    6898    72 73.3 131
Gold 6100 71          70.1   128         Davis Love III’s first signature course. Ocean     camp, then watch them proudly graduate…           Blue     6534    72 71.3 125
Blue    5619 71 68.1         118         Creek offers magnificent panoramic views of        all before your round of golf? Yes, the course    White    6203    72 70.0 121
                                         the Great Salt Marsh and freshwater lakes amid     has beautiful marsh views, the fairways are
BL/WT 5161 71 65.7           112                                                                                                              Gold     5687    72 68.3 116
                                         four ancient rolling dune lines that come into     lined with spectacular live oaks and the
White 4787 71 M64.2 109                                                                                                                       Red      4969    72 68.7 114
                                         play. Wildlife is abundant throughout this         layout is fun for beginners yet challenging
			 W69.5 121                            picturesque sanctuary. Deer, Snowy White           for advanced golfers. What makes The
         888-741-8974                    Egret, Great Blue Herons and Osprey present        Legends so famous is the once-in-a-lifetime                  843-228-2240
         877-496-9073                    a pleasant distraction in their natural habitat.   experience. Quite simply, there is no other            www.TheLegendsPI.com
   www.FrippIslandResort.com             Golf Magazine named Ocean Creek “One of            golf course like The Legends.                                 Building 299
     2119 Sea Island Parkway             the top 10 New Courses You Can Play” and                                                            Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD)
     Harbor Island, SC 29920             Golf Digest awarded it a 4.5-Star rating.                                                                  Parris Island, SC 29905

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Hilton Head Lakes                                                                      Sun City Golf Courses
           HARDEVILLE, SC                                                                                                                                    SUN CITY, SC

                                                                                         Hidden Cypress Golf Course                                     HIDDEN CYPRESS
                                                                                         The Hidden Cypress course at the Sun City                       Architect: Mark McCumber
                                                                                         features 6,953 yards of pure golf challenge. Hid-
                                                                                         den Cypress represents one of golf’s most unique                   Yards Par Rating Slope
                                                                                         challenges in the Savannah-Hilton Head region.             Red     6953 72 73.8        137
                                                                                         Hours: 7 AM to 6 PM | 843-705-4999                         Gold 6549 72 72.0           132
                                                                                         672 Cypress Hills Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910                Blue    6051 72 69.5        127
                                       The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes is the                                                                    White 5556 72 67.7/72.4 121/129
                                                                                         Okatie Creek Golf Course                                   Black 4974 72 65.1/69.2 115/120
     HILTON HEAD LAKES                 Lowcountry’s newest 18-hole championship          Sun City Hilton Head’s Okatie Creek Golf
                                       golf course. Expertly designed by Tommy
       Architect: Tommy Fazio
                                       Fazio to take full advantage of the property’s
                                                                                         Course is perhaps the most enjoyable golf experi-                OKATIE CREEK
         Yards   Par Rating Slope                                                        ence for players in the Lowcountry. Golfers of all              Architect: Mark McCumber
                                       lakes and natural wetlands, the versatile         ages and skill levels enjoy the course and its lush
Tradition 7300   72 75.6 133           course offers five sets of tees—a challenge for   surroundings, which include 15 lakes.                              Yards Par Rating Slope
Blue      6650   72 72.3 129           golfers of all skill levels. With deliberately    Hours: 7 AM to 6 PM | 843-705-4653                         Red     6719 72       72.1   128
White     6200   72 70.4 122           angled greens, expansive fairways and well-       60 Sun City Club Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909                  Gold 6407 72 70.7            123
Green     5690   72 67.9 116           placed bunkers, the par 72, 7,300 yard                                                                       Blue    5924 72 68.5/72.3 115/118
                                                                                         Argent Lakes Executive Golf Course                         White 5306 72 65.6/70.2 108/118
Red       4955   72 69.1 120           course offers a variety of holes to test a
                                                                                         Styled Like A Championship Course – Plays Like             Black 4741 72 63.0/66.9 102/111
                                       golfer’s creativity, shot-making skills and       An Executive. Sun City Hilton Head is pleased
                                       strategic thinking.                               to announce a new concept for golf in the                        ARGENT LAKES
                                                                                         Lowcountry - introducing Argent Lakes Premier                   Architect: Tim Freeland
                                                                                         Executive Course. Built for your pleasure, Sun
           843-784-5253                                                                  City’s Argent Lakes Golf Course features the fun                 Yards Par Rating Slope
      www.HiltonHeadLakes.com                                                            and length of an executive course, but is main-            Black 2097 36 30.8           109
         2005 Wiregrass Way                                                              tained in the style of a championship course.              Gold 1924 36 30.0            108
        Hardeeville, SC 29927                                                            Hours: 7AM to 6 PM | 843-645-0507                          Blue   1776 36 29.5          100
                                                                                         1291 Sgt. William Jasper Blvd. N., Hardeeville, SC 29927   White 1664 36 29.2            98

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We were one of the first tournaments         Q:   So what’s YOUR second
                                                                                                   to offer child care for the players’ young   favorite course, besides Harbour
                                                                                                   children, but now families who come          Town?
                                                                                                   here at tournament time don’t need              “I’ve been lucky to play all over
                                                                                                   many events, they just want access to the   the world, was even a member at Loch
                                                                                                   Island’s natural amenities—the beach, the   Lomond in Scotland for a time. I’ve had
                                                                                                   biking trails and the parks. That’s enough  the honor of playing at Augusta National,
                                                                                                   to keep them coming back.”                  at the Old Course at St. Andrews.
                                                                                                                                               Through my company, Stan Smith
                                                                          Photo credit:            Q: If Harbour Town and the RBC Events, we’ve been fortunate enough to
                                                                          The Sea Pines Resort     Heritage is the players’ favorite non- take people all over Europe to play and I
                                                                          & Rob Tipton
                                                                                                   major stop, what were your favorites have to profess a love for Spanish courses
                                                                                                   as a world-class tennis player?             as well. But I also tell anyone who asks
                                                                                                       “I loved Switzerland, Gstaad in         that no place offers the combination of
                                                                                                   particular where we were treated like       golf, tennis, beach, and lifestyle that we
                                                                                                   royalty. The Australian tournaments

          5 Questions
                                                                                                                                               have at The Sea Pines Resort.”
                                                                                                   leading up to the their Open were
                                                                                                   terrific. Amazingly, Indianapolis went
                                                                                                   from being the worst place on the circuit
                                                                                                   to one of the best, because new sponsors
          with Tennis Legend Stan Smith                                                            wanted it to be that way. That desire to

           on Hilton Head Island Golf                                                              create a great player experience has always
                                                                                                   been here on Hilton Head Island as well.”
                                                                                                                                                 The popular Stan Smith Shoes by Adidas

                                                                                                                                                Q: You’re a Hall of Famer, a two-
      The 1972 Wimbledon Champion is a long-time Hilton Head Island                                                                             time major champion in singles and
           resident and avid golfer with a great passion for the game.                                                                          a dominant force in doubles during
                                                                                                                                                your career, what’s your Hall of
 Q:   Why the passion for golf?                Q:   So what do the players “need”                                                               Fame moment on the golf course?
     “Curiously, I never played the game       to want to come to Hilton Head                                                                      “I’m proud to say I’ve birdied every
 until I retired from competitive tennis       Island to play at the RBC Heritage?                                                              hole at Harbour Town, just took me 40
 here on the Island. After building my            “Frankly, not much. As many people                                                            years to do it! I did help our team win the
 tennis teaching center at Harbour Town,       now know, the players voted Harbour                                                              pro-amHarbour
                                                                                                                                                         one year  by Golf
                                                                                                                                                                Town  birdieing     theSea
                                                                                                                                                                           Links - The  toughest
                                                                                                                                                                                           Pines Resort

 I decided I wanted to help the Heritage       Town and the RBC Heritage their                                                                  hole on the course (#8), and getting a
 Classic in an area where I had some           second favorite stop on Tour after                                                               stroke, the net eagle, pushed us over the
 expertise, player relations, and of course,   Augusta National, which says more                                                                top, on a day when our pro was on his cell
 help the great charitable work of the         about this course and this town than                                                             phone to his coach in South Africa trying
 Foundation.”                                  we could ever make up for in “extras”.            Stan Smith with his ‘72 Wimbledon Trophy       to fix his swing!”

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Golf Trip                                                               Golf Island
              Itineraries                                                            Accommodations
     Looking for Hilton Head Island trip ideas?                                                      Abundant Options Await

          We have carefully put together golf trip itineraries that include golf,
       accommodations, off-the-course activities and great places to eat. We’ve
        taken the guesswork out of planning for the first-time visitor, as well as
      those looking for a return trip. Browse through itineraries for buddy trips,
           couples trips, girlfriend trips, parent/child trips and much more!

              View Golf Trip Itineraries at
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                                                                                     Hilton Head Island offers a wide array of accommodations to suit every
                                                                                     golfer’s lifestyle and budget. Whether you’re looking for a five-star resort, a
                                                                                     luxury-brand hotel, nationally-recognized chain hotel, a golf villa or spacious
                                                                                     group- or family-sized vacation home, Hilton Head Island has a perfect fit for
                                                                                     your next golf getaway.

                                                                                     Each of the Island’s renowned resort hotels has recently undergone a major
                                                                                     renovation. Many properties, long considered among the country’s finest
                                                                                     resort accommodations, are even more inviting after a recent combined $155
                                                                                     million investment in enhancements and renovations. Beautifully furnished
                                                                                     guest rooms, appealing public spaces and restaurants are surrounded by stun-
                                                                                     ning ocean or sound views. Luxurious swimming pools, spas, first-rate tennis
                                                                                     courts and world-class golf are right at your doorstep.

                                                                                     If you prefer the privacy, easy going atmosphere and spaciousness of a golf
                                                                                     villa or vacation rental home, you have endless options for small and large
                                                                                     groups.

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The Inn & Club at Harbour Town                                                       Villa Rentals at The Sea Pines Resort

                                                                 SeaPines.com                                                                      SeaPines.com

Images Courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton

      The Inn & Club at Harbour Town overlooks famed Harbour Town Golf Links          The Sea Pines Resort’s Villa Golf Package offers golfers the opportunity to experi-
      and is just steps from the all-new, world-class Harbour Town Clubhouse.         ence world-class golf and enjoy private villas, which provide the perfect living
                                                                                      space after a great day on the course. Golfers will enjoy the height of value and
      Take advantage of The Sea Pines Resort’s Inn Golf Package and enjoy unrivaled
                                                                                      comfort during their stay with a fully-equipped kitchen, dining room and relaxing
      golf and an unforgettable experience at The Inn & Club at Harbour Town – a
                                                                                      living room.
      AAA Four Diamond inn, a distinguished member of the Preferred Hotels &
      Resorts program and Hilton Head Island’s only Forbes Four Star hotel.           Choose from an outstanding selection of more than 300 villas, ranging from one-
                                                                                      to four-bedroom styles, and enjoy attractive, private accommodations close to
      Golfers will enjoy four days and three nights at The Inn & Club, as well as a
                                                                                      everything there is to see and do.
      round of golf at Harbour Town Golf Links, Heron Point by Pete Dye and
      Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III with fantastic inclusions, such as daily       The Villa Golf Package, with rates starting at only $255 per person, per night,
      breakfast or lunch at Links, an American Grill, complimentary green fees for    includes four days and three nights in a two-bedroom deluxe villa plus a round
      afternoon replays on Heron Point and Atlantic Dunes, and more.                  on Harbour Town Golf Links, Heron Point by Pete Dye and Atlantic Dunes by
                                                                                      Davis Love III. Rates vary seasonally.

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Palmetto Dunes Homes & Villas
                                                             PalmettoDunes.com
                                                                                               WHERE YOUR VACATION
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Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort offers a wide-variety of private home and villa
rentals with stunning views of the ocean, golf course, resort or Shelter Cove Harbour
& Marina along with a variety of activities and dining options. Plus, you’ll receive a
ton of perks with your stay!
Perfect for families or golf groups, these one-of-a-kind vacation homes range from
3 to 6 bedrooms, sleeping up to 16 people. Vacation homes offer many popular
amenities including private pools, spas, gas grills and gourmet kitchens. Villa rentals
offer more flexible stays (not just Saturday to Saturday). Villa rental styles vary from
1-4 bedrooms, sleeping up to 12 people. Many complexes offer great views, eleva-
tors, pools and gym facilities.
Inquire about the variety of stay and play golf, tennis, pickleball and adventure
packages or relax and soak up the sun with a couple’s getaway package. Visit our
www.PalmettoDunes.com for more information on our resort offerings.

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taste of the
                                                                                                     Local Dining Favorites

        Lowcountry
                                                                                         Alexander’s
                                                                                         Situated within Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront
                                                                                         Resort, Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine
                                                                                         Bar is an upscale seafood restaurant featur-
     No Place Rivals The Golf Island’s Dining                                            ing locally-caught seafood and many locally
                                                                                         sourced ingredients. Executive Chef Sean
                                                                                         Carroll introduces an updated menu which
       Feast on fresh seafood dockside at a casual restaurant or dine by candlelight     pays tribute to many classic lowcountry and
      at one of Hilton Head Island’s elegant establishments. Indulge in local Low-       Alexander’s favorites such as Baked Flounder
      country favorites like oysters, gumbo, fried okra, and peach cobbler, or share     Imperial, Shrimp & Grits and Wiener Schnit-
       a bucket of fresh, steamed peel-and-eat shrimp on the beach as the sun sets.      zel. Dinner is daily from 5pm-10pm. Early
     With more than 250 restaurants on Hilton Head Island, plus bakeries, farmers’       dining menu is available daily from 5pm-
     markets, and gourmet shops, there’s something delicious to satisfy every palate.    5:45pm. Reservations are highly encouraged
                                                                                         though walk-ins are welcome.

                                                                                         Big Jim’s
                                                                                         Big Jim’s is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving signature
                                                                                         Southern dishes including BBQ, gourmet burgers and grilled pizzas plus home-
                                                                                         made soups, salads, seafood and fall-off-the-bone ribs. Big Jim’s offers a kid’s
                                                                                         menu, wine and beer menu, Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 4-7pm, take-out
                                                                                         orders and catering. Enjoy large TV’s and outdoor seating overlooking the Robert
                                                                                         Trent Jones golf course at Palmetto Dunes.

                                               Fresh Seafood at Alexander’s located at
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Award-winning Culinary Scene                                                                  Local Dining Favorites
     Links - An American Grill
     Renowned for its chef-inspired dishes, fresh
     seafood and grilled selection of USDA prime
     beef, chops and chicken, Links, an American
     Grill offers an exceptional dining experience
     inside the Harbour Town Clubhouse, named
     “Most Beautiful Clubhouse” in South Carolina
     by Architectural Digest in 2018. The restaurant’s
     innovative menu is complemented by a Wine
     Spectator Award-winning wine list, local craft
     beers, handcrafted specialty cocktails and other
     libations. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in-
     side the elegant dining room or on the veranda
     overlooking Harbour Town Golf Links.

     Fraser’s Tavern                                                                    LagerHead Tavern
     Located in the beautiful Plantation Golf Club overlooking The Sea Pines Resort’s   Showcasing southern comfort food with a
     Atlantic Dunes and Heron Point golf courses, Fraser’s Tavern is the perfect set-   twist, Executive Chef Eric Seaglund uti-
     ting for a pre-round breakfast, casual lunch, drinks with friends or dinner with   lizes fresh, regional ingredients in signature
     the family. The tavern-inspired menu features barbecue pork, brisket and chicken   dishes, such as Shrimp Gazpacho, Seafood
     slow-smoked onsite, along with unique salads, pizzas and handhelds made with       Chowder and the Lowcountry Reuben,
     locally sourced ingredients, and craft beer on tap. Inviting and relaxing, the     featuring in-house pulled pork and slow-
     restaurant features outdoor seating and an open dining room with a large bar,      smoked Smithfield ham from Smithfield,
     booths, leather furniture, TVs, dartboards and floor-to-ceiling windows offering   Virginia. The Grilled Salmon Salad features
     breathtaking 270-degree views.                                                     Atlantic Salmon that is delivered fresh every
     Images Courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton
                                                                                        morning and seared with LagerHead Tav-
                                                                                        ern’s secret seasonings. The Grilled Oysters,
                                                                                        a LagerHead Tavern staple, are plucked from
                                                                                        the local May River and shucked fresh per
                                                                                        order, infused with garlic butter and topped
                                                                                        with golden breadcrumbs for a true taste
                                                                                        of the Lowcountry. Dinner entrees feature
                                                                                        a selection of locally sourced fish, including the Cornmeal Dusted Flounder,
                                                                                        topped with a local tomato panzanella salad. The tender Grilled Coulotte
                                                                                        Steak, served with tarragon butter, charred onions and fresh cut French fries,
                                                                                        is also a popular choice among guests. LagerHead Tavern is located inside the
                                                                                        Oyster Reef golf clubhouse.

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Hilton Head Island
                                                             THE GOLF ISLAND

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                                                          PO Box 7882
                                                          Hilton Head Island, SC 29938

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    The Golf Island

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    Image Courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton
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