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Conditions
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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
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Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

I love HHN, but the pace was too slow

This is my favorite course in the HHI area. Today, the retirees were out in force and the pace of play was too slow - had to wait on almost every tee. That doesn't work for me. The course was in great shape and the weather was superb.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Previously Played

Great course

Course is always in great shape. Greens are fantastic. Staff is friendly. And the course isn't overly hard. It won't beat up your average golfer like many courses in the area. And it's about the least expensive round you can find.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Time

Course was in great shape. Overseedi g was done early, you were able to ride cart on course. Greens were in great shape, control your speed and you will be fine. Staff was amazing, made you feel like your a member. Did not have food or beverage so disregard the 1 star. As far as price, I booked thru golf now and paid about half price, but would have paid the going rate to golf. I definitely will return, A MUST PLAY IF IN HILTON HEAD.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

The course was in great condition. I will play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

Loved the course and hope to play it again. Compare the course to our own private course back home

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hilton Head National

Of five courses played on this trip, we rated this one #1. We played it second on the list. I have played the National Course in Lake of the Ozarks, and wanted to see if this one compared. It was great. Gary Player can be complimented to use his name on these signature courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Always enjoyable!

Hilton Head National continues to deliver quality golf at a fair price. Course conditions have remained good for over 20 years. Pace of play is made easier by the way the rough areas are maintained and cleaned. It is unfortunate 9 holes were closed due to a new road running through portions of the property. Many of those holes were very strong golf challenges. Hilton Head National is a cannot miss for the vacationing golfer or permanent resident.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Cut the greens

Great layout . Nice staff. For a Friday afternoon they did not pair 2somes up so if you were a a 4some you had people double tea potting you all day. The greens were full but I believe unmowed . Stimped about 6. Very disappointed !!!! Cut the greens like I know they can and it is a must play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun course

Fairly wide fairways. Less water than most Hilton Head courses. A little expensive rack rate, but deals can be found. It is a great course for average golfers. Good players might find it too easy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Go to Hilton Had without HH prices

Had to play in Hilton head on my trip, surprised to find a reasonably priced course with Internationally renowned designers for the price. The course is tough but forgiving if time I taken on shots...A repeater

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Experience playing Hilton Head National

We thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to play your beautiful course. We would play it again. No recommendations for change or improvements.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course; paid too much

Group in front of me paid $49 each. Paid $79 each. I should have booked thru the course directly. Otherwise, I liked the course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Top quality conditions

Really enjoyed the round very well maintained course slowed up a little on back 9 but no big deal! Great greens and forgiving fairways, try it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Would like to do it again.

Have always enjoyed and respected Gary Player's National Golf Courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best value in HH

The best course I have played in recent memory. The course was in impeccable shape. Kudos to the maintenance staff. We played as a twosome. Nobody in front or pushing from behind. Greens were like new carpet. Very scenic. No homes on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Dream come true!!

A great place to play, enjoy everything about this course. True rolling greens, fast, easy to read if you take your time. Enjoy!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fantsic day of golf

just played the best course I have ever played on HHI. Greens were in great condition and fast. Fairways were also in great condition. Staff was vey friendly and did al they could do to pair me up with other golfers. Booked on golf now at very good price and weather was perfect. I had read reviews and someone had played course about 8 days before I played and had rated course a 2 or 3 and said that course was in bad shape. I don' think they were playing same course I played. Will certainly play again when here next time!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 88
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of the must play golf clubs

I was told by residents this is a must play . I am so glad I did. I was paired with a traveler from Germany. He played 12 days in a row, he said this was his last round leaving the next day. He wanted to have his last round here. I will do the same. Pro shop staff and starter were friendly and shared info. Great tees,fairways, traps and greens. The rangers were most kind and welcomed us talked golf and said Thankyou for playing here today. Bag drop guys were great. Pro shop was just closed, Pro was leaving and reopened so I could make a purchase. Wow ! Other clubs in area should send staff here to see the way to treat golfers. This was a member for a day course.this was fun! :)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent and Beautiful

This Gary Player designed course is all aaround excellent. Very friendly staff. Great golf course in excellent condition. No tricked up holes just good straight forward solid golf. Wxcellent conditions.

I will be back, often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Pace of play an issue

Greens were excellent. Pace of play was not very good. Ranger encouraged us to keep pace 3 times when we already explained to him we have waited on every shot the first 6 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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