| A Hilton Head golf vacation is a great way to relax, | | | | and bunkered greens. This Hilton Head golf course is |
| rejuvenate, and hone your golfing skills. Hilton Head | | | | famous for its ocean views, particularly those from the |
| Island, South Carolina is one of the most popular | | | | tenth hole of the Robert Trent Jones course. The |
| vacation destinations in the country, and this article will | | | | George Fazio course is considered to be one of the |
| provide some information about golf tournaments and | | | | most challenging courses on the island, and is the only |
| courses on the island, to help you plan your next | | | | par 70. The Arthur Hills course is also both beautiful |
| vacation. | | | | and challenging in its own right, and provides many |
| One the most well known golf courses on the island is | | | | opportunities for off balance lies. |
| Harbour Town Golf Links, home to the MCI Classic, | | | | Another popular island course spot is the Daufuskie |
| one of the top events on the PGA Tour. Recently | | | | Island Resort, which is home to two signature courses |
| given the ranking of the 57th best course in the world | | | | that re accessible only by boat from Hilton Head. |
| by Golf Digest, Harbour Town is also bordered by the | | | | Bloody Point, a Parkland style golf course, borders the |
| famous Harbour Town lighthouse and the neighboring | | | | ocean, marshes, and rivers on many of its holes. The |
| marina features shops, fine dining, and other | | | | second course, Melrose, is a Jack Nicklaus designed |
| entertainment opportunities. | | | | course featuring many ocean front finishing holes. |
| Sea Pines Ocean Course is among the oldest golf | | | | These are just some of the many Hilton Head golf |
| courses in the area, and was renovated in 1996 by | | | | courses that visitors can choose from. Some people |
| PGA Pro Architect Mark Mccumber and features a | | | | refer to Hilton Head as the golf island, due to the |
| signature oceanfront 15th hole with panoramic views | | | | abundance of courses and golfing opportunities and |
| of the water, as well as several lagoons and bunkers. | | | | the year round perfect weather. Just make sure to |
| This course is also one of two courses that are | | | | make your reservations early, as the popular hotels |
| Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary courses | | | | and rentals book quickly, particularly during the peak |
| within the Sea Pines resort. | | | | season, and when you are planning your next visit the |
| Palmetto Dunes boasts an extensive lagoon system | | | | area, be sure to bring your golf clubs with you. |