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Over 26 championship courses in the immediate Lowcountry region designed by legends like Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Rees Jones, and Davis Love III. However, there are more than 50 courses within a 15 mile radius of Bluffton. We are here to help you decide which is right for you!

The following are listed in order of ratings and reputation.

– While Toptracer is not a golf course, This public Driving range facility, enhanced with Toptracer technology, offers 14 hitting bays providing instant ball tracking data, making it perfect for all skill levels.

Host of the PGA TOUR's RBC Heritage with narrow fairways, strategic play, and that famous lighthouse backdrop on 18 — a true bucket-list experience for golfers of all levels.

Legendary layout with wide fairways, large greens, and one of the island's only true oceanfront holes at the par-5 10th — perfect mix of scenery + playability.

Agent Lakes Golf Club – Sun City
Sun City Hilton Head is home to the only premier executive course in the Lowcountry. Built for your pleasure, Argent Lakes Golf Course features the fun and length of an executive course maintained in the style of a championship course.

– Parris Island
The Legends Golf Course at Parris Island in Beaufort, SC offers an inspiring one-of-a-kind experience. As you step onto the par-72 layout that winds its way along salt marsh wetlands and deep-water creeks, you are immediately entranced by the course's rich history and challenging layout.

Hidden Cypress Golf Club – Sun City -
The Hidden Cypress course at the Sun City features 6,946 yards of a unique golf challenge. Golfers love the beauty of the course, but also face a unique challenge of menacing greens and undulating greens.

Nestled just over the bridge from Hilton Head Island in Bluffton, South Carolina, Old South Golf Links stands as a top choice among residents and visitors seeking an authentic Lowcountry golf experience. Designed by renowned architect Clyde Johnston, our course has been captivating golfers since its inception with the natural beauty and challenges characteristic of Lowcountry golf.

Heron Point by Pete Dye -
A masterpiece by Pete Dye loaded with risk/reward shots, bold bunkering, and gorgeous lagoon views — challenging but fair for low and high handicaps alike.

A complete reconstruction of the Ocean Course, Hilton Head Island's first golf course, this seaside course has a pronounced Lowcountry feel accented by coquina shells and seaside grass. Modernized by Davis Love III, the coastal classic features rebuilt holes to accommodate modern shot values and frame scenic corridors.

Okatie Creek Golf Club – Sun City -
Described as classic and traditional by its designer, PGA Tour professional Mark McCumber, the Okatie Creek Golf Club uses of the natural contours of the land as it winds through abundant Southern pines and marshes. Five sets of tees along with some of the best greens in the Lowcountry allow players of all abilities to enjoy their round, and the choice of “attack or relax” for their style of play.

The Arthur Hills course at Palmetto Dunes in Hilton Head, South Carolina has long been regarded as one of South Carolina's most unique golf layouts. The Arthur Hills course emphasizes accuracy and precision over distance, providing formidable challenges at every turn. For precision play and natural beauty, this layout simply can't be beaten. It offers off-balance lies and ocean breezes as well as an extensive network of lagoons winding through 10 different holes.

Hilton Head Island's only par-70 public golf course, the George Fazio course at Palmetto Dunes is one of the island's most distinctive and challenging layouts. Many golfers regard it as the most challenging public course on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, but don't let that intimidate you. It is designed to be a true but fair test for golfers of all skill levels.

Designed by golf legends Gary Player and Bobby Weed, Hilton Head National is a testament to their design philosophies, ensuring that every club in your bag is crucial. Praised by experienced golfers for its challenging yet enjoyable layout, the course features impeccably maintained TifEagle Ultra greens that provide strategic risk-reward challenges. From the Signature 6th hole's close lagoon to its rich wildlife, Hilton Head National offers a private club ambiance that is open to all, with no houses encroaching on its fairways or greens.

Gary Player's philosophy of precision, playability, and fitness shines here. Strategic bunkering rewards thoughtful lines, while generous approaches keep the round enjoyable for all abilities. Native Lowcountry scenery frames each hole, creating a round that's as scenic as it is satisfying.

Take a stroll through the tall pines and winding doglegs of Bear Creek Golf Club's Par 72 Championship Course. Stretching over 6,800 yards, the layout has five different sets of tees that cater to every level of golfer. Offering extensive natural areas to encourage wildlife diversity and proliferation, along with earning the distinguished "Audubon Certification", a round at Bear Creek is truly unforgettable.

A Jack Nicklaus-designed favorite with rolling terrain, woodlands, and lakes — great mix of strategic holes and photo-worthy layouts at a friendly price point.

Nestled along the Atlantic coastline on the northwestern point of Hilton Head Island, the Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club is located in the very pristine Port Royal Plantation along with the luxurious oceanfront Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. In addition to being praised for its exceptional golf experience, Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club is also well known as an award-winning tennis destination.

The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes is the Lowcountry's newest 18 hole championship golf course. Expertly designed by Tommy Fazio to take full advantage of the property's lakes and natural wetlands, the versatile course offers five sets of tees – a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. With deliberately angled greens, expansive fairways, and well-placed bunkers, the Par 72, 7,300-yard course offers a variety of holes to test a golfer's creativity, shot-making skills and strategic thinking.

Hilton Head golf has a lot to offer it's residents and visiting guests and Palmetto Hall Golf and Country Club is a must play for every golfer. Palmetto Hall features 36 holes of pristine championship golf immersed in Southern elegance and natural beauty. The beautiful Arthur Hills and Robert Cupp designed courses are premier properties for everyone to enjoy the true Hilton Head experience.

Rose Hill Golf Club -
Rose Hill Golf Club is the proud Community Choice Awards WINNER (Best of Bluffton 2025) in the Public Golf Course category. Book your tee time online now to experience the resurgence of Rose Hill for yourself!

Twenty-seven holes of spectacular golf in one fun, family-oriented package. Nestled within Hilton Head's natural setting of majestic Carolina pine trees, flowering magnolias and moss draped oaks, the Shipyard Golf Club delivers memorable experiences for exceptional value.

When Oyster Reef Golf Club on Hilton Head Island opened in 1982, it was immediately ranked as one of the Top 25 New Courses in America. This Rees Jones design has been voted one of the Top 20 Courses in the Carolinas and enjoys a reputation as a favorite among locals. Oyster Reef is known in the Hilton Head Island golf community for a warm greeting, a friendly hand whenever you need it, and a concierge program that is at your beck and call. What's not to enjoy?

Crescent Point Golf Club -
Crescent Pointe Golf Club provides golfers with a first-class layout winding through South Carolina's famous Lowcountry. It is located just off US 278, west of the bridge to Hilton Head Island, in Bluffton, South Carolina. Established in 2000, our 18-hole, par 71, "Pure Palmer” course is the area's top-rated Arnold Palmer Signature Course and is situated on a spectacular piece of property that borders the Victoria Bluff Heritage Preserve.

Designed by the legendary five-time RBC Heritage champion, Davis Love III, our course winds through mossy oaks, towering pines, and tranquil lagoons. With its signature risk-reward layout, Eagle's Pointe challenges seasoned players and welcomes newcomers alike.

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