Hilton Head National Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6580 yards | 72.1 | 131 |
| Blue | 71 | 6151 yards | 70.0 | 124 |
| White | 71 | 5688 yards | 68.0 | 119 |
| Green | 71 | 5249 yards | 66.0 | 114 |
| Red | 71 | 4632 yards | 63.1 | 110 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.1/131 | 390 | 418 | 506 | 177 | 408 | 290 | 140 | 560 | 373 | 3262 | 350 | 430 | 437 | 168 | 376 | 166 | 546 | 405 | 440 | 3318 | 6580 |
| Blue M: 70.0/124 | 374 | 392 | 487 | 165 | 354 | 273 | 126 | 522 | 357 | 3050 | 340 | 385 | 408 | 148 | 368 | 151 | 525 | 386 | 390 | 3101 | 6151 |
| White M: 68.0/119 W: 73.8/132 | 355 | 366 | 475 | 156 | 341 | 260 | 113 | 486 | 320 | 2872 | 318 | 362 | 367 | 127 | 333 | 134 | 501 | 334 | 340 | 2816 | 5688 |
| Green M: 66.0/114 W: 71.4/123 | 345 | 287 | 468 | 114 | 316 | 253 | 99 | 458 | 307 | 2647 | 305 | 305 | 352 | 121 | 324 | 124 | 462 | 311 | 298 | 2602 | 5249 |
| Red M: 63.1/110 W: 67.7/117 | 287 | 279 | 405 | 111 | 304 | 224 | 85 | 397 | 276 | 2368 | 260 | 292 | 303 | 111 | 239 | 94 | 404 | 268 | 293 | 2264 | 4632 |
| Handicap | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 8 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by ccogdill on 07/06/2024
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Photo submitted by ccogdill on 07/06/2024
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Photo submitted by realasudxgift on 12/28/2023
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Photo submitted by realasudxgift on 12/28/2023
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Hilton Head National, hole 6 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/30/2022
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Hilton Head National, hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/30/2022
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10th fairway Photo submitted by realasudxgift on 07/06/2021
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Photo submitted by u00000929952 on 01/10/2020
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Photo submitted by u00000929952 on 01/10/2020
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Photo submitted by u00000929952 on 01/10/2020
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Photo submitted by u839119491 on 11/13/2019
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Photo submitted by JSoul54 on 06/07/2019
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Photo submitted by JSoul54 on 06/07/2019
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Photo submitted by JSoul54 on 06/07/2019
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Photo submitted by zoskeyma on 09/12/2018
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Photo submitted by u000003761928 on 10/24/2017
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Hole 4 Photo submitted by null on 08/19/2017
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Hole 10-birdie! Photo submitted by null on 08/19/2017
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Photo submitted by Filthy20 on 08/02/2017
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Photo submitted by Filthy20 on 08/02/2017
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Photo submitted by u334378086 on 03/11/2017
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Photo submitted by rsmy123 on 07/13/2014
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Photo submitted by rsmy123 on 07/13/2014
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Photo submitted by rsmy123 on 07/13/2014
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Photo submitted by rsmy123 on 07/13/2014
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Photo submitted by rsmy123 on 07/13/2014
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Photo submitted by rsmy123 on 07/13/2014
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Friends on the gold course Photo submitted by kristyzoey on 10/08/2013
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Photo submitted by twnovak on 07/08/2013
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Photo submitted by twnovak on 07/08/2013
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Photo submitted by twnovak on 07/08/2013
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Photo submitted by lubbock10 on 05/02/2013
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Photo submitted by lubbock10 on 05/02/2013
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Photo submitted by lubbock10 on 05/02/2013
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Photo submitted by u000002245383 on 04/04/2013
Love this place!
Every time my buddies and I come to Hilton Head we have to play here! With no houses on the course and all the live oaks it is a must play. Pace of play was great and everyone was extremely friendly. The proshop even got us off earlier than our scheduled tee time. Greens were a hair slower than previous trips, but not too bad. Always in excellent shape and can't beat the bar food and service!
Nice place to play
Definitely the nicest course in bluffton can't wait to go back. Hope this course isn't taken over to build houses or condos.
Best on HHI
We have been coming to HHI for years. Hilton Head National has the best conditions of any course we play. Every aspect of the course is in great shape. Numerous tee boxes are available to choose from, fairways are fair, greens are great and traps are well maintained. We really enjoy this course and will return as much as we can.
Great condition
The course was in excellent condition. Staff was very friendly. Enjoyed my round very much.
Thanks so much for playing! We're thrilled that you had a great time. Please come back and play again soon!
Great day of golf!
This is my favorite course on Hiltin Head. The scenery is breathtaking when you take the time to soak it all in.
It has always been in great condition, well laid out and challenging for all levels.
Wishing for a miracle to keep it open!
Thanks so much for your five star review! We're thrilled that you had a great time and enjoyed our course conditions and layout. Please come back and play again soon!
Greens darn near perfect and fast
Course played great Fairways greens and bunkers were in great shape even with the tropical storm coming through here only 2 days ago. Simply amazing job of cleanup with all the branches /leaves and trees that were down. Greens must have been rolling at least 10 to 12 on the stimph meter. Can't wait to play it again
Thanks for your feedback! We worked really hard to get our course back in shape after the storm and we're happy to hear our efforts paid off. Thanks for noticing! We're excited to see you again!
A must play.
Have played several courses on and off island. This is one to play on every trip to the island. Great course, fair to good shots, penalizes errant shots. Friendly staff. Don't leave this one off of your list of must plays.
Thanks for your review! Please come back and play again anytime!
Great value for the money
The course is in beautiful condition. The greens are fast and well kept. There were workers on almost every hole, either blowing away leaves and pine needles or mowing or spraying, but they never seemed to get in the way. We played in the afternoon and there were almost no other golfers ahead or behind us. We finished 18 holes in a little under 3 hours.
Thanks for the love! We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that you had such a great experience with us and got a quick round in. That's what we strive for! Thanks for playing and please come back and visit again soon!
Great Day for Golf
We had a wonderful round of golf at Hilton Head National. While a little further away from our rental home on the island (HHN is in Blufton), it was a quick drive and we didn't have to deal with as much water on the course as it appears the island courses have (with our group this was a good thing). The course was fun and challenging but not overly difficult. The course was in great shape and pace of play was perfect.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time and found our course challenging but still fun to play. Thanks for coming out and we hope to see you again soon!
A must play
Course in great shape definitely must play
Thanks for playing! We appreciate your feedback!
Hilton Head National is a Gem.
HHN is one of the best courses in the Hilton Head and Bluffton area. Just pure golf. No houses or condos. Course is in fantastic condition. Pace of play is fast. The staff inside and outside are first class. Would recommend this course to everyone.
Thanks for your excellent review! We're happy to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed a quick pace of play and our staff. Please come back and play again soon!
Great shape
HH National is always in great shape and fun to play.
Thanks! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Great HH Golf Option
We were a pair of 8 and 12 handicappers who played all 3 Palmetto Dunes courses all week and besides the view on the back 9 of Trent Jones, National was our favorite. Greens were in the best shape, course layout was challenging from back tees, and value was good. I'd recommend the drive to anyone seeking good golf while in HH.
Thanks for your review! We appreciate you playing and are happy to hear that you enjoyed our conditions and challenging layout. Please come back and play again soon!
Beautiful course
This is a beautiful course, it's well maintained, and it's priced extremely reasonably. This would be the best bang for the buck of all the Courses on Hilton head Island.
Thanks! We're happy to hear you found great value in your round and enjoyed our course. Please come back and play again anytime!
Put it on your list
Great golf course all around. Staff is excellent, very friendly, helpful, attentive. Course was in perfect shape, great layout and not overwhelming. Cold water available every 4 holes. Great food and drink at the cafe. Stocked pro shop. Highly recommended for a fun golf day.
Thanks for playing! We're glad to hear that you had a good interaction with our staff. We'll definitely share your feedback with them! Thanks for your review. Please come back and play again soon!
Play It While You Can
I'm a local, played HH National many times. It's always in good shape, it's always fun to play it. But it's not going to be found more than another season or two. They have applied to convert it to housing and shopping, so play it now while you can.It will be a major loss when this closes.
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your input, but we don't have any knowledge of any plans to close our course or convert it to any sort of development. We're glad you had a great round and thanks for playing!
Very nice course with great value.
Only played 2 courses this trip. Here and Shipyard. Will definitely be back here again. Tremendous value and great pace of play for a Saturday morning.
brentwoodonline -
We are pleased to hear that you will be back and we hope that you will bring another avid golf enthusiastic to enjoy in the great experience here at Hilton Head National Golf Club in beautiful South Carolina!
Best,
Hilton Head National GC Mgmt
Excellent Tract All Around
Played here early on a Monday during vacation. Course was in great shape, particularly the greens. When I play next time, will definitely play the back tees as the layout is relatively short (I am a 3 Hdcp). Back tees would have opened up the course a little and created club variety on approach shots. Although short, the holes were well designed and offered a lot of shapes.
The green fee (~$85) was a good value, particularly given comparison fees at other surrounding courses that did not have stellar reviews.
u000007594920,
Thank you so much for choosing to play with us here at Hilton Head National in beautiful South Carolina! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your round and hope that you will get the chance to come back again soon! Until then, all the best!!
Best Wishes,
Hilton Head National GC mgmt
Great course
Would recommend this course
rbenitez,
Thank you for the excellent review and high recommendation! We look forward to your next round with us!
Best Regards,
Hilton head National GC Mgmt
If you enjoy being stalked...
...then this is the place for you!!
I've played a lot of golf in a lot of different places, but this course has THE WORST WAY OF MANAGING PACE OF PLAY EVER! Seriously, there's a special place in h*ll for the rangers we encountered here during our round.
We finished out round in 4:22. AT NO TIME during the round was there a group waiting on us. Repeat -- NEVER!!! And yet, the ranger insisted that we pick up the pace of play (we were even told to skip a hole to "catch up"??) because his GPS showed "three groups on the course behind us" (those groups must've been ghosts, because we never saw them). I complained in the pro shop and the high school kid working the counter scoffed and belittled me like I was speck of dirt. I'm still not sure how I talked myself out of reaching over the counter and throttling him!
I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND THIS COURSE TO ANYONE (unless, of course, they enjoy having their blood pressure go through the roof while playing a round of vacation golf).
Jerry9862417,
First, we would like to thank you for choosing to play with us recently and for taking the time to send us your personal feedback of your time out on the course. We would like to apologize for the negative experience that you had with us. We are sorry to hear that the ranger and employee in the pro shop were rude and can assure you that we will address this issue immediately! It is our sincere hope that you will forgive us for this experience and will eventually come back for another round with us. Again, we apologize and hope that you will give us another shot at exceeding your expectations of us!
Sincerely,
Hilton Head National GC Mgmt
Thanks so much! We're flattered that you keep coming back! We look forward to seeing you again soon!