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Value
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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 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic design and fun to play

I had heard good things about Hilton head national so I wanted to give it a try, and it did not disappoint. I have played about 6 courses on and around the island and this was my favorite so far. The greens were in excellent shape. Great course layout and design all around. It played fair but it wasn't straight forward either. Good risk reward course. I look forward to playing it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/27/2017:
Thanks for your great review! We're glad that you enjoyed our course so much and that you liked the challenging risk-reward layout. We look forward to seeing you back!
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Real good course just off the Hilton Head Island. Relatively speaking a bargain. Fair but challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/27/2017:
Thank you! We're glad that you had a great round! We hope to see you back soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

OK value for money

A little run-down and spartan. For the money, they could have included a couple tees and a towel in the cart. Overall, decent golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/27/2017:
Thank you for your suggestions for how you think we could improve our overall service. We're glad you had an enjoyable round still. Please come back and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day at HH National

First time playing HH National and I will be back. Had a great morning of golf, lunch and replayed 9 more in the afternoon. Course has a lot of character and memorable holes. Although greens were excellent fairways were still fairly dormant and suffering from a heavy freeze the week before but still played softly with no hard pack as found at some other courses we played. Highly recommend for a fun day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/27/2017:
Thank you for the recommendations! We greatly appreciate it!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value for the money on GolfNow .

The greens were almost perfect for a cold March day. Have played 7 or 8 times over the last few years. The pro shop staff is typical of Hilton Head. Not real personable. They almost act like their doing you a favor allowing you to play the course. The cart guys were pretty friendly, as well as the bartender when we stopped for lunch. I don't go there to be friendly with the staff though, I go to play the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/27/2017:
Thanks for the 5-star review! We're glad that you enjoyed the course and we look forward to seeing you back soon.
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

nice track, greens were good

played here for the first time in 10+ years (they had 27 holes the last time I played here). nice collection of holes, fair, greens rolled nicely. sub 4 hour round. holes are tight in spots and lots of collection areas around greens (from which you can putt).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/27/2017:
Thanks so much for playing! We're glad that you had an enjoyable and quick round. That's what we strive for. Please come back and play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Golf Day

Greens were in excellent shape, with some interesting pin placements. As spring progresses hope there is more grass on the fairways.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/27/2017:
Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed our greens and the challenging pin placements. We hope to see you back soon as we come into our spring season!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Value

This is my 6th round here this winter and of the 20+ rounds I have played the quality of course, staff, greens and pace of play has been the most consistent. It will be a real shame if this course is torn up in the years to come!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/20/2017:
Thank you so much! We're glad you've made us a regular place to play and we look forward to having you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Layouy

Very interesting course not difficult but challenging, it ha to be managed

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course in good condition. Staff very friendly. Course is not overly unfair if you miss the fairway. Greens very fast with subdle breaks. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/16/2017:
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you back!
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/16/2017:
Thanks!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Would recommend

The whole experience was excellent. Best in the area with the exception of Harbour Town. All the staff were knowledgeable and service oriented. Course conditions were excellent for the time of year (early March). I would definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/16/2017:
Thank you for the great review! Happy to hear that you had an excellent experience both on the course and with our staff. That's what we strive for! Please come back and visit us again anytime!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course in Bluffton , Great value.

Started with a great overseeded range. The pace of play was good. Greens were great. The fairway were starting to grow in. It is a very good value in the Hilton Head area

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/16/2017:
Thanks for playing! We're happy you had a great time. Come back anytime!
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Response from on 03/16/2017:
Thank you!
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

My husband and I played here today - teed off at 9:30 and we were paired with another twosome. The pace of play was excellent, the course was in terrific shape and we had an overall great time. We would definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/16/2017:
Thank you for the recommendation! Please come back and see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love this course

Beautiful course with enough challenge to be interesting but not overwhelming. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Played March 2017 and was in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/16/2017:
Wow, great photo! Thanks for sharing. We're glad you had a great time.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Response from on 03/16/2017:
Thanks for the love!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Never disappoints

Course is in great condition considering the dry conditions in the area. Greens were near mint and receptive. Other courses I have played so far had fast greens, but extremely hard and not very receptive. Would come back here in a heartbeat.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/16/2017:
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the greens found them to be relatively soft and playable. That's how we like them! We look forward to seeing you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't miss this course

Excellent course in the HHI area. Don't miss playing this course. It is in great shape and very challenging. Staff is friendly and pace of play was great. I hope they don't sell this course to developers as the local buzz is talking about. We play this track once or twice every trip to SC.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/16/2017:
Thanks for your feedback! It's great to hear that you keep coming back every year. That means a lot to us. We look forward to seeing you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Off Island Golf Excellence

We were a threesome and all agreed this was the best course we had played in HHI. The pace was perfect, greens were excellent. The layout was very good but playable without stress. This was early March so the fairways were not optimal without much grass trowth. The staff was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/16/2017:
Thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled that you had such a great time. We know there's a lot of other great courses in the area, so we're excited to hear that you call us your favorite! Please come back and play again soon!
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