Heron Point at Sea Pines Resort

Easily the most overrated course I have ever played for the amount of money that I spent. The course was average at best. I guess living in Western North Carolina does have its perks. All the courses in this area are far superior condition wise. The carts were old and did not have GPS. Most high-end courses migrated to GPS carts a long time ago. Disappointing. I would highly recommend skipping this course. There was nothing special about it.

First time here and enjoyed the round. The moment we arrived up until the moment we teed off the staff was friendly (they were friendly the rest of the time too). Course was in great shape and since I was playing with my young son, the forward orange tees were a great bonus. Only complaint was the golf carts. For the price point coupled with it being a resort course, it would be a better experience if there was a GPS on the carts. I guess I could have ponied up for a yardage book etc., but GPS screens on the cart are needed.

Beautiful course, conditions were great. Several challenging holes, lots of water but fair. Greens were not very receptive, very firm but the ball rolled nicely when putting.

Not a terrific value, you’re definitely paying a premium for Sea Pines. You can pay half the price at other HHI courses and get a similar experience but if price isn’t a concern, it’s worth playing.

If you collect logo balls you’ll be disappointed as there is no logo on the ball, just a printed Heron Pointe letterhead. You would think for $260 green fees they could afford to design a simple logo by oh well, I’ll still add it to the case.

Course was awesome. It can be tight off the tees but the layout and conditions are awesome. We loved it so much we paid to play again. Can't wait to play this one again.

Played Heron Point yesterday during a trip to Hilton Head. It is probably considered now the 3rd best course in the Sea Pines collection. But don’t let that fool you it’s a great Pete Dye design. You see a lot of Pete Dye elements in the course and a lot of tight fairways and small greens . Also a couple holes reminiscent of holes at other more famous Pete Dye courses. The course is in good shape as you would expect from a Sea Pines course. You can’t complain about conditions at all. Greens were very firm and fast. And fairways were running out quiet a bit due to a lack of rain in the last month or so.

The course starts out with 3 short relatively easy par 4s. You need to score here Bc it gets much harder after that. 4 is a a medium length par 3 with water cutting in front and to the right of the green. 5 is a hard dogleg right par 4. 6 is the first par 5 with a small pond on the right and a larger pond coming into play on the left of the green. 7 is a shorter par 3 but the bulkheaded tear shaped green is completely surrounded by sand. 8 is a long dog leg right par 4 and 9 is a sweeping dog leg left par 5 with beautiful open marsh vistas at the green.

10 is a relatively short par 4. Before you come to 11 which is a dogleg left par 5. Your approach and layup shot have to be hit into a very tight area. 12 is a long relatively straight par 4 with water and sand right. 13 is a short par 3. But there is nothing but water left of the green. 14 is a short par 4 and 15 a long par 4. 16 is an uphill longer par 3. 17 is a short dog leg right par 5. And 18 is a long dogleg left par 4 with water all down the left like the 18th at TPC Sawgrass

As mentioned it’s a great course and worth an occasional splurge. I do think Sea Pines has overpriced this round. We paid 169 which I thought was too much. The course is more in the 100-120 dollar range in my opinion.

Heron Point on Hilton Head Island is another Pete Dye design. Pete Dye is up to his normal tricks on some of these holes but this course offers a more tame experience compared to Harbour Town. Shot-making and smart decisions are still needed to score well. Heron Point shares the same pro shop as Atlantic Dunes but they play very differently which would make these courses a very good choice for 36 holes of golf. No one hole jumps out as a signature hole but 18 was a very nice hole to finish on with a nice dogleg around a lake which your second shot might have to clear the lake to reach the flag. The customer service was great the rangers and starters were very helpful and upbeat. If you are looking for an easy fun 36 hole day in Hilton Head, I highly recommend Heron Point and Atlantic Dunes (you also receive a discount from Sea Pines when you play multiple rounds in the same day).

Heron Point is probably viewed as the 3rd of the Sea Pines Resort Courses. However, it is a very fun, challenging play. And the course is in really good shape. The fairways and tees were great and the greens were really smooth and quick. The course starts out with 3 pretty short par 4s to open with. It kinda gets your feeling good before the teeth of the course. After those 3 you face several doglegs. Longer par 4s. A couple par 3s with water carries. And the fairways remain pretty tight through the course. However, it’s a fun play. The only complaint you could make is that $130 is a lot to pay to play in late November. But it’s a high end course and in great shape.

a must play, lots of character and scenery.. Condition was great.

I get a sense that this course is sometimes overlooked versus the other 2 courses, but this one is also great. A lot of fun and very playable. I would play it again in a heartbeat. Our caddie Rick P was such a great guy, an awesome caddie, and fun to spend 4 1/2 hours with. Would tell anyone they should play this course.

We went golfing Labor Day weekend and had the most pathetic cart lady I've ever encountered! We had a 10am tee time, and we were SO ready for a bloody mary by the time she FINALLY came around. I think her name was Janet. She did not introduce herself (the bad ones never do), but I tried to catch her name tag. First of all, she smelled horribly of skunk. Unless she ran into one on her way to us, I'm assuming that's why we couldn't locate her for the better half of our outing, she was off smoking somewhere...She was very rude, and when I asked when I'd see her again, she told me there was a halfway not too far ahead. She didn't seem to want to take care of us at all! Then she started rambling about some work drama, No offense Janet, but we are out here from a vacation from business! Not to hear about yours! If I ever golf at Sea Pines again, I will be calling ahead to make sure this one is NOT working my course!!!!

With all 3 Sea Pines Resort Courses undergoing summer aerification, we chose to play Heron Point as is wasn’t cart path only. For being the “cheapest” of the 3, we were sure what to expect. Let’s say we were very impressed and would love to play it again! For us, the course played a bit shorter than we thought the yardage was per the card. Maybe tees moved up a touch? Aside from a couple funky doglegs, this was a great track, nice warm up area, and putting/chipping green. Staff we encountered were all very friendly!

Played Heron Point this morning and it did not disappoint. It’s probably seen as the 3rd of the the 3 Sea Pines courses behind Harbour Town and Atlantic Dunes. But don’t be fooled. It’s a great course on its on. First, it’s in great shape. The tees and fairways were awesome. The greens held shots but rolled pretty fast. The layout itself is very interesting. Lots of dips and swales in the fairways and around the greens. Also several small pot bunkers around the greens. Most holes dogleg left or right. The fairways give you plenty of room. But their isn’t much rough. Generally you are in the fairway or OB. The course starts out with 3 short scores or par 4s. It finishes with a reachable par 5. And a classic dogleg left water all on the left par 4. It’s a fun play when on vacation in the area and worth it if you don’t mind shelling out the money.

I have played Heron Point several times and I have always enjoyed the course and have always had a great experience. However today, that all changed due to the attitude and service. Terrible service and attitude ruined what should have been a great day at a great course. When we arrived and dropped our bags off at the bag drop (we came in two separate vehicles) my friend requested two separate golf carts (to help maintain social distancing). The person at the bag drop gave my friend a hard time and said, “may I ask you why you want two separate carts?” He did not want to provide two carts until we finally insisted that we have separate carts (there is a COVID-19 pandemic going on). I asked for a towel and a cooler for ice so we could buy drinks in the snack bar and keep the drinks cool on a hot and humid day. The rude, belligerent bag stand attendant said, “No! We no longer provide towels and coolers due to Coronavirus.” However, on every cart there are two sand bottles for everyone to use and fill divots (but the attendant would not give a towel or cooler with ice due to Coronavirus). The temperature today was 88 degrees with 67% humidity. This course was the ONLY course we played in six days which would not provide a cooler when asked and requested. We played at two different courses at Palmetto dunes (provided coolers and ice when requested), two different courses at Port Royal (provided coolers and ice when requested) and Country Club of Hilton Head ((provided coolers and ice when requested). The only reason the rude bag drop attendant did not provide a towel or cooler was because he was mad that we had requested two separate carts and so he was NOT going to do ANYTHING to help or assist my friend nor I.

The golf course, as always, was in great condition and played great. The greens were fast and true, bunkers were in excellent condition fairways were lush and nice and overall the course conditions were fantastic. The pace of play was terrible for the first 9 holes due to a group with a child which was playing and holding up everyone behind them. One the par 3 hole #4, there were four groups of four on the hole. The group with the child was on the green putting, another group of four was on the tee box waiting to tee off and two other groups of four waiting behind the group on the tee box. Finally after hole #9 we saw a course marshal who said something to the super slow group because after hole #9 the pace of play picked up. Overall, the entire round took just over 5 hours.

The only thing I and my friend could talk about after what should have been a great day of golf at a great course was the awful service and attitude of the bag drop attendant who ruined the whole experience.

Staff here is very good and the amenities are great. Course was in pretty good shape. Of the 3 Sea Pines courses, this would be the easier course. Don’t get me wrong, it’s challenging, but the Atlantic Dunes and HarbourTown are better. Pace of play average at about 4-1/4 hrs. Greens in good shape and quick. Worth playing at around $100.

Course was great a little wet from all the rain but played great. The only thing my wife and I has a problem with was a awevee in the bar, world's worst server. That was the only issue, other words it was great.

Enjoyable well designed course. Conditions wet due to significant rain.

Great conditions. Greens fast and true. Pace of play was perfect. Not as difficult as Atlantic Dunes but a joy to play.

Beautiful course but we were charged ~$40.00 more at the course than what GN said that we were going to owe. Not cool!

The course was in fantastic shape and it was a perfect spring day. The closing stretch of holes heading back to the clubhouse were fantastic. Can't I remember any of the other holes, a stark contrast from Harbour Town and Atlantic Dunes.

One of our carts died on 16 and the number on the back of the scorecard wasn't leading to any person as we were told "the clubhouse closes at 7". Also didn't receive much of an apology for the inconvenience.