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Conditions
3.9
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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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Best Course We Played Over 3 Days

Very pleased with our round at Hilton Head National. Friendly and helpful staff, excellent driving range and putting area.

The best and most interesting greens of the course we played. Not super difficult but you need to notice the breaks and speed of the greens.

We were paired with somewhat novice golfers which led to a nearly 5 hour round. Not great on that score but I guess that's always a risk when playing resort golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

We always enjoy playing this course when we come to Hilton Head. It is very pretty and always in good condition.

Lovely course with very friendly staff. Pretty holes and a nice variety. Good for all levels of players.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Enjoyable course layout

First time playing in Hilton Head and enjoyed the course. Staff extremely friendly. Expected better conditions on tee boxes and some greens that needed cleaning. Would play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Course was in good shape. A little pricey at 80 per person for my taste.i was expecting ocean views at that price. But overal a nice course to play staff was nice.

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

Great winter play

Staff was friendly and facilities top notch. We played as a twosome and paired with another twosome. Course was a bit wet which restricted cart path only on some holes, not always obvious and the marshal a bit terse. Greens in great shape. Would play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Alberta Advisor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Star course

Great way to spend a sunny morning. Well laid out course with interesting greens. Lots of challenges for all levels and rewards for good shots. Can hardly wait to return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of the best at HHI

Very enjoyable round. Pace of play excellent. Ores in good shape for early Spring.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course was in great shape and the staff friendly and efficient.

HH National is a must course to play when you're in the Hilton Head area. The conditions in early Feb were superb, compared to most courses in the area at that time. The fairways were well-drained and the greens were in great condition. The layout was somewhat unusual in that the paths to several holes intertwined, but it was well marked.

Only negative is that it wasn't over-seeded.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course for the dollar

Great design, greens are well kept and overseeded nicely. Staff was a little weak. Fairways were not overseeded as in years past.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

nice course

The only bad thing was we only had time for 9 holes with a late starting time.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Pure golf, no homes to contend with, nice.

I'd play again. Nice layout with generous fairways. good greens and bunkers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Trifecta!

Easy to book! Great rate! Love the course! Trifecta!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great value and great condition!

We played this course on our first trip to Hilton Head in December. This course was in the best shape of any Hilton Head courses we played and was definitely the best value for the money. The food was good, staff were very friendly. We enjoyed this course so much we played a second round!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Value golf Course, Easy Access

Enjoy the golf course,. It was in good condition especially considering the overnight rain in the area.
Some very nice par 3's.
Greens were in good condition but did not roll as fast as they looked.
Very helpful and friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved this course. Well maintained.

The condition of the greens was outstanding. Nice layout. Very nice course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Outstanding layout and excellent conditions!!

I haven't played HHN in over 10 years and was anxious to get back. The course was is great shape and staff couldn't have treated me any better. I will certainly be back and will recommend HHN to all my friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Loved it!

A must play course for anyone traveling to the Hilton Head area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exceptional Course at an extremely affordable rate.

Great location, no houses or condos, course was in great shape, staff was friendly. The course was fair to the average golfer, yet challenging. Course was in exceptional shape fantastic greens, challenging to read. I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course. No houses

Classic Hilton Head golf. Small greens,lots of trees, dog legs, swamps and narrow fairways. Don't need a lot of distance, but accuracy is at a premium.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable round

very good condition, freindly staff....nice track....will play again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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