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3.9
1243 Reviews (1243)
5 Stars
380
4 Stars
544
3 Stars
189
2 Stars
83
1 Stars
47
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
75.7%
Recommend this course
1027 out of 1243 reviews
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3.5
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
61.7%
Recommend this course
29 out of 47 reviews
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3.7
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
65.7%
Recommend this course
44 out of 67 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

3.9
1243 Reviews (1243)

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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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
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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 10
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
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great greens for December

Played here many times and it keeps getting better. New sand in traps, greens rolled true. This course is a must play right now. I live in Bluffton and play them all and this course is among the best for winter golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great condition

I played here in December. The greens were perfect. Good speed, no ball marks, smooth. Generous fairways but challenging approach shots as is the case with most Fazio designs. Fan of George (once head pro at Pine Valley), not so much of Tom, but son seems to be good. Tom and Ernie Ransome did a great short course at PV and there is a short course here. Clubhouse under construction, great range, and practice facilities. Quite a ways off the island but easy to find and not crowded. Great value.

Look at the gator bunker picture. A big one must have played through. They were working on the bunkers today as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good time

I love playing the game. I am willing to adjust to any course, especially if the greens are in good shape. These greens were just right for re. I had a great day out there.

Staff is great, the young man who helped me with the cart was great, just an all around great day for golf.

I always play here when I visit the area and the Golfnow.com prices cannot be beat.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great again

When ever we come to HHI, we book this course, always friendly staff, they make you feel like your playing at home.

The greens had been double cut, what a pleasure to play on.

Can’t wait to see what your new club house will look like.

Keep up the great work.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Greens

The greens could not have putted better. If you love great greens play here. Fairly wide fairways but some have raps that will catch errant tee shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

The greens are in great shape, a little slow yet true to your stroke.

Fairways are wide open and in good shape.

One bunker tbat my ball 'fell into' was hard as dirt. Otherwise was a great day of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value

Excellent condition-fairways and greens. Wide, but very long. New clubhouse is under construction.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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
Perfect weather
Used cart

James goes Hilton Head Lakes

Greens are very good. Sand traps well maintained.

Driving range, putting green. NEW clubhouse nearing completion. Fazio Course; nice layout with most water not a threat. Course now has restroom locations on course. Good Choice for play!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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