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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.0
87.9%
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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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Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice track

Very good course and in good condition. People don't know how to repair ball marks, but greens were in great shape (and recently treated). No houses to deal with along this course and only a few water holes. Traps were a little packed in. Par 3s and 5s not long from blues, and only 1 par 4 over 400 yards. Wish I played better than I did but great fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Response from on 03/16/2017:
Thanks for sharing your feedback! It's great to hear that you enjoyed your round with us. Please come back and play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/08/2017:
Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please come back and play again anytime!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/08/2017:
Thank you for your review! Please come back and play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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 03/08/2017:
Thanks for your 5-star review!
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Nice layout H H N

Everything went just great all day. Went off on time and joined 3 great guys to play with Tom,Mike and Peter enjoyed there company. Nice layout with a great mix of holes. Pace of play moved along thru out the round. Condition of course was up to par for this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/08/2017:
We're happy to hear that you had a great day at Hilton Head National Golf Club and that you enjoyed our course conditions and layout! This is definitely a great time of year to play! Thanks for your review!
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, challenging but fair.

Course was in great shape, staff was very friendly. Beautiful layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

beautiful course, good conditions

I had the pleasure of playing today and yesterday. From the 'whites' it was a bit of a challenge, but today from the blues was much better.

Blues play around 6150 but lots of wind , some nice par 3's and a couple of great holes. I would definitely play this course over again. Staff is wonderful from the bag drop area to the pro shop, Beveridge cart etc. This place is a treat, the price is very reasonable. My wife enjoyed it immensely as well. Just a terrific place.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

You Gotta Play This One!

After playing another local course in the morning, when scheduled an afternoon tee time at HHN and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! In fact, we should have played here first! Staff was friendly, lots of amenities, and the practice areas were top notch. Course has the perfect amount of trees, water and bunkers. Pace of play was outstanding and GPS on the carts was a big plus. Course is well marked and marshals make sure the pace moved along nicely. Only complain here is the restaurant/bar where the lady handled food and money without using gloves. But the facility and friendliness of the staff more than make up for that! Make sure you play this one!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/02/2017:
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We're happy to hear that you had a great round, that you enjoyed our staff and also the our carts! We think they're pretty cool too! We hope that you'll come back and play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/28/2017:
Thank you!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Nice Course

Really enjoyed playing here.

The course was in great shape.

Plenty of water stations throughout the course.

The course is also very well marked so that you don't have any trouble going from hole to hole.

GPS on the carts is also very helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition, excellent pace of play (3:50), very accommodating staff and plenty of challenge

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/24/2017:
Thank you!!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/21/2017:
Thank you! Glad you had a great round! Please come back and play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wonderful course, great layout, true greens and kept immaculately

Played on a very warm day, we were a two ball squeezed in between two 3 balls but the pace was very good. Bit of traffic at the tenth so we joined up with the group ahead who had become a two ball, they were excellent company

Bag drop not particularly friendly but that said , it was the only very minor down side, we had a wonderful round of golf on a great course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/21/2017:
Thanks for playing! We're glad to see that you had a great round and even were able to enjoy some friendly company with another group on the turn. Please come back and play again soon!
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

Good Challenge and great greens

Great course love the layout. For a southern course I would call it mildly forgiving. Still a great challenge and I always look forward to playing it. The course is always in good condition and I especially like their greens which are well kept and really roll true.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/17/2017:
Thanks for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the challenging layout and our conditions. Please come back and play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/17/2017:
Thanks so much!
Played On
Reviews 159
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Texas Advisor
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played

Hilton Head National

The course is in great shape from tee to green. The greens are smooth and rolling extremely well for this time of year. The staff is very friendly as always and always are happy to assist you. I also enjoy that there are no houses around so there is no need to cringe if you slice a tee shot. This is also a great time of year to play since its not busy season. The pace of play is better than say July due not as many people in the area.

On a personal note, this was the first golf course I played when I moved to Hilton Head in 2001. I am deeply saddened to hear that they are trying to rezone the area for condo, houses, restaurants etc. Through the years this course has been such a great place to play. Even after moving from South Carolina, I have tried to play here every time I am in town.

Although nothing has been finalized, play here while you can. This course will be missed!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 02/17/2017:
Thanks so much for all of the kind words and for sharing your story with us! We're happy to hear that we've been a memorable part of your passion for golf. Thanks for playing!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course, good value

I've played several courses since I've been down here and this was by far the most beautiful well-kept. Staff was amazingly friendly the Ranger kept things moving. Everyone is Very helpful. I will definitely try to play this course again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/13/2017:
Thank you so much! We're glad to see you had a great time. We look forward to seeing you back!
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