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4.0
1233 Reviews (1233)
5 Stars
379
4 Stars
540
3 Stars
187
2 Stars
83
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
78.7%
Recommend this course
1020 out of 1233 reviews
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3.7
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
60.5%
Recommend this course
23 out of 38 reviews
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3.9
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
68.8%
Recommend this course
44 out of 64 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff, wide forgiving fairways, and a well-designed layout make HH Lakes a consistently rewarding round. Rounds regularly finish in under four hours, and recent golfers highlight the outstanding value for the experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7300 yards
Slope 133
Rating 75.6

The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes is a Tom Fazio design that is challenging, but with five sets of tees it is versatile enough for players of all skill levels. Fazio deftly utilized the native wetlands and numerous lakes that are interspersed across the landscape, incorporating them along the expansive fairways and angled greens. The tricky greens have been carefully molded and contoured to offer a variety of pin placements. In addition to the water hazards, there are also numerous strategically placed bunkers lurking throughout. The golf course will test your shot-making skills as well as your creativity. To complement the golf course, Hilton Head Lakes offers an equally impressive 36-acre, double-ended practice facility with target greens, bunkers, multiple practice greens, and even a par-3 short course.

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Course Details

Year Built 2007
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tommy Fazio

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.0
1233 Reviews (1233)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
19th Hole Specials 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 90
Water Hazards 84
Plays Long 42
This course/club is great for:
Locals 79
Seniors 60
Beginners 42
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 59
Convenient to the City 37
In the 'Burbs 33

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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Friendly and helpful staff

This was our first time playing this course. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They answered our questions and offered great suggestions to enhance our golf experience. The course was in good condition for early February.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Close to Home

We love this course! We got a great discount thru Golf Now & it is very close to home. We are disappointed with the rates we pay in our community of Sun City. We pay high HOA's & that does not include our golf. So we choose to use Golf Now to book our off site golf rounds & we can play most courses we like for a lot cheaper.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 83
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

SWEET!!!!

Best course in the winter conditions. I brought a new golf friend with me and his response was what a track. Played the blues, little long with some wind today. Course was challenging but fair. Greens, tees and fairways ALL in excellent condition......My friend said he wants another crack at it. When the clubhouse gets complete should be a gem. All the guys in the pro shop make you feel welcomed. The superintendent is doing a fantastic job. Kudos. See you next week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Always Good

Best greens in the Savannah area. An hour drive but it is worth it. They have even put a lot of work into the traps. Very good range balls and turf to hit off of. As good a practice green as you would ever want....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 140
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Kentucky Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Wide Open Potential

The negative - we got off to a shaky start when the counter guy in the temporary clubhouse (a new one is under construction) gave us the go ahead. We drove toward what we assumed was the first tee until a sign forced us in the opposite direction. I was all set to tee off when a foursome yelled "You have to tee off on 10!" It seems the counter guy didn't tell us the front was too backed up. Because this took so much time we were now behind a foursome instead of having a pretty clear course in front of us.

Everything else was positive - the course layout and conditions were superb. This seems like a newer course with very little rough and wide open fairways.

Due to a light rain the night before the greens were much slower (a.k.a. forgiving) than others we played earlier in the week. Scoring was another story as our back nine (the front) did not fair as well as our front (the back).

We hope to get another chance to play this course in the future. Its openness and overall layout are so inviting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course and value

My wife and I had an 11:30 tee time. We went off around 11:15 as a twosome. Was to start on 10 behind a 3 4-some group. The starter had us go off on 1. Had the course to ourselves until 17! Played in just under 3 hours. Course has wide fairway but the layout was still challenging without being too hard. Staff was absolutely great. We stay on Hilton Head but he 20 mile drive is very worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 83
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Surprised

Cole in the pro shop nice as can be...Both times I played. After all the snow and rain course was super playable. Greens looked rolled and putted nicely. Sand traps were dialed in. Best I've seen. Tees and fairways great shape. Great round. Good time. Will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ice

With recent ice and snow, the course was in good condition. Decent layout with wide fairways. Cart path only and traps were still wet but to be expected. No standing water. Enjoyed the day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course has nice layout...

Greens were fast and I liked the layout of the course. We ran into difficulty on the back 9 with having to constantly wait to play and ended up not finishing the course due to time constraints...started us out on back 9 but when we came to the 1st tee there was a foursome ahead of us and a threesome ahead of them. Waited constantly.

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

Good value for your money

Course has a great layout to give you a challenge, great friendly staff . Good golfnow hot deal

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Time!

Course was in good condition for the time of year. New clubhouse being built. Disappointed that there was no refreshment cart since it is very inconvenient to stop at the turn for snack or beverage. Problem solved once new clubhouse opens. Greens in good shape. Overall a good experience for a last minute round in December!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 88
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Used cart

First time, great time

My first round at Hilton Head Lakes. Passed it many times on the way to other courses but will check this course out first in the future.

Course is in great shape with great greens, nice fairways and tee boxes. Traps need a little maintenance as do most of the courses in this area. Other than that, its a course you should consider your next time out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Golf Course

I enjoyed playing there very much. The staff is very friendly and the course is a great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout, Excellent green conditions.

The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes is well laid out, has challenges but can be navigated with patience. If you are looking for a course in great condition with near perfect greens, this course is well worth the time and price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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