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Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6580 yards
Slope 131
Rating 72.1

Set across 300 acres of lush Carolina Lowcountry, Hilton Head National Golf Club has earned its reputation as one of the region’s premier public courses.

A unique collaboration between golf legends Gary Player and Bobby Weed, the course offers two distinct nines that complement each other beautifully. Weed designed the front nine with larger, more dramatically contoured greens to contrast and balance Player’s strategically crafted back nine.

Among the most memorable holes is the challenging par-4 sixth — bordered along its entire right side by the course’s largest lake and protected by deep pot bunkers near the green. The back nine features several standout holes, including the long and demanding 16th, which ranks as the No. 1 handicap hole for women and No. 5 for men. And finishing strong, the par-4 eighteenth tests precision with a deep marsh running the length of the narrow fairway.

Together, these elements create a course that’s scenic, strategic, and rewarding for players of all skill levels.

Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bobby Weed (1999) Gary Player (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No - Softspikes only
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed No

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3.7
1158 Reviews (1158)

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 12/20/2017:
We appreciate the 5-star review! Come back and see us again soon at Hilton Head National.
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

For December the course is in great shape. So many challenging shots await. And not lined with condos. Course isn't long but requires good shotmaking to score well. Greens are great, sand traps need attention.

I got a hole in one at 13 here last February. After that round I asked in the pro shop if they had any trinkets or a little paper to complete to commemorate the feat. The answer was no, but I could buy a plaque. I've had the privilege of several aces in 50 years of golfing, all at different courses. Each course did something or had something, from a 1/2 sheet of paper with the course logo that the pro shop attendant completed, a call to the local paper, and/or a complimentary green fee. I just would be a nice touch for such a nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 12/18/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, Brucebraun. We're happy to hear about your hole in one last February and appreciate your feedback about our course. We hope to see you again soon at Hilton Head National. Thanks for playing!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Low Country Classic

The back 9 r ensconced in a lovely setting of lily filled lakes and connectsing streams with no homes to disturb the bucolic stroll in quintessential Low Country beauty..

The layout is challenging and diverse.

Once the clubhouse is completed it’s .

reputation will grow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 12/18/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us another review, jjk0144jk! We' appreciate the kind words and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Hilton Head National!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful setting,classic clubhouse,no homes,a scenic stroll in manicured nature.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 12/15/2017:
We appreciate the great review, jjk0144jk! Your feedback is important to our improvement. We hope to see you again for another round soon at Hilton Head National.
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 12/15/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Hilton Head National.
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course always in great shape!

We usually try to play this course 2 or three times a week when we are in Hilton Head. Course is always in great shape, staff friendly and good rates for the facility on a whole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/13/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, rory2roz! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you when you're in the Hilton Head area again. Thanks for playing Hilton Head National!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Great value. Course was in perfect condition, greens rolled great good speed. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/08/2017:
We appreciate the great feedback, mdmacritchie! Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We hope to see you again for another round soon at Hilton Head National!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are always kept in great shape!

I play here every time i visit HHI. The greens are one of the best in HHI and the course is challenging from the blue tees. It is a tight layout and you need to hit your lines and fairways to score. The fairways and tee boxes were in good shape as well. My only negative is it gets alot of play and players need to fill in their divots.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/06/2017:
Thanks for the review, ars1012. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us again. We appreciate your feedback about our course conditions and are looking forward to seeing you next time you're in town. Thanks for playing Hilton Head National!
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Views-

Great conditions, green speed was fair. Staff always made you feel welcome. Will definitely play this course again.

At times it felt like I was at Augusta National.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/06/2017:
Thanks for the kind words! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your round and hope to see you again soon. Thanks for playing Hilton Head National!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a favorite

We always include this course when we visit Hilton Head. As low handicap players, we find that the course is challenging and fair, offering lots of risk and reward.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 12/05/2017:
Thanks, CathyT! We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you enjoyed your round. We're looking forward to your next one with us! Thanks for playing Hilton Head National.
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Consistently great

course is in constant great condition. Would highly recommend course to anyone. Best value for golf on the island

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 11/30/2017:
We appreciate the kind words and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing #HiltonHeadNational!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great place to play off HH island

Course was great condition and not crowded. greens were fast great for all skill levels

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 11/30/2017:
Thanks for the great review, markc10650! We appreciate your feedback about our course conditions and are glad to hear you enjoyed your round. We hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Hilton Head National!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/27/2017:
Thanks for the kind words and great review! We hope to see you again for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course -- one of my favourites in Hilton Head.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 11/27/2017:
Thanks for the review! We hope to see you again for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 150
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Always great course.......shameful that it could go away

As usual it was an enjoyable day of golf. The course has a great layout. Only downside is the lack of sand deep enough in the bunkers. When this one becomes homes and condos, it will be a great loss to the area for visiting golfers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/22/2017:
We appreciate the feedback about your round Francis2975474 and hope to see you again soon. Thanks for playing!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A favorite to play

Course is always in great condition. Fairways, bunkers and greens were in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/21/2017:
Thanks for the 5-star review, Paul! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again when you're in the Hilton Head area again. Thanks for playing Hilton Head National!
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great vaca

last minute decision to play, so glad we did. next trip first on our list!

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 11/20/2017:
Thanks for the great review! We hope to see you again for another round soon at Hilton Head National.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This is a must play golf course when you are down in Hilton Head. The blue tees make it a good challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 11/20/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again next time you're in the Hilton Head area. Thanks for playing Hilton Head National!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great cou se conditions and value

Course was in great shape. Played at 10:30 and played in 3:50 hours (twosome). Price for beer and hot dogs at turn very reasonable; can’t wait to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/17/2017:
Thanks for the great review! We're glad to hear you had an enjoyable round and we appreciate the feedback. We're looking forward to your next round with us. Thanks for playing Hilton Head National!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in good shape

Cart attendants were very nice, check in okay but not very welcoming; starter was a little curt. Greens were a little slow but healthy; fairways in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 11/17/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, johnnypj01. We apologize that the experience with our staff wasn't up to par, but are glad to hear you enjoyed your round overall. We hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Hilton Head National!
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