Who this trip suits
Hilton Head is the easiest world class golf trip to organize in the United States. Everything is on one flat, walkable island shaded by live oaks, the courses suit every standard, and a villa for the group is never far from the first tee.
- Buddies groups who want a Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus bucket list round at Harbour Town without leaving the country.
- Mixed ability groups, since Palmetto Dunes and the resort courses are generous and fun before they are fierce.
- Couples and families who want golf, beach, bikes and Lowcountry dining within ten minutes of each other.
- Anyone who wants a spring or autumn week with no jet lag and short hops from the East Coast.
The courses to build around
Every fact below was checked at the time of writing. Green fees are indicative and seasonal, so treat them as a guide rather than a quote.
Harbour Town Golf Links
The island's icon, a 7,213 yard test of accuracy with tiny greens and the famous lighthouse 18th. Host of the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage and freshly restored for 2026.
Atlantic Dunes
A full 2016 redesign of the old Ocean Course, rerouted through restored dunes and maritime forest. The most modern resort round on the island.
Heron Point
A second Sea Pines Dye design, waste bunkers and water throughout, widely rated the best value premium round on Hilton Head.
RTJ Oceanfront
Home to the only oceanfront golf shot on the island, the par 5 10th along the Atlantic. Five tees make it a friendly, scenic round for the whole group.
Arthur Hills
Rolling dune corridors and lagoon carries, a college tournament host that rewards a tidy short game over raw length.
May River
A short drive inland at Bluffton, a polished Nicklaus design through ancient oaks and along the river. The splurge round of the trip.
A sample structure
One way to shape a week from a Sea Pines or Palmetto Dunes villa. We tune the order to your tee times, base and handicaps, never the other way around.
Arrive into Savannah or Hilton Head and settle into the villa. A gentle opener at the RTJ Oceanfront for the par 5 10th, then Arthur Hills the next morning to warm up the group.
The marquee round at Harbour Town, every yard of the lighthouse finish. Lunch in Harbour Town marina afterward and a slow afternoon.
Heron Point or Atlantic Dunes, then bikes on the beach or a boat out for dolphins before a Lowcountry dinner.
A short trip inland to May River at Palmetto Bluff for the splurge round, then free days to split between golf, beach and the table before flying home.
Indicative costs
These are third party green fees and package ranges gathered while writing this page, not our pricing. We are a guide and trip planner, never the operator.
| Course or package | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour Town Golf Links | the island's premium round, highest in spring peak | Resort guests get priority and better rates; confirm directly |
| May River, Palmetto Bluff | about 275 to 350 US dollars | The inland splurge round |
| Heron Point and resort courses | about 190 to 250 US dollars | Best value of the premium tier |
| Stay and play week, 4 to 5 rounds | from around 1,800 US dollars per person | Villa base, excludes flights; packages beat walk up rates |
| Premium week with Harbour Town | about 3,000 to 5,000 US dollars per head | Sea Pines base, marquee rounds, excludes flights |
Prices are indicative for the 2026 season and move with demand and the spring RBC Heritage window. Always confirm directly before booking.
Best time to go and to book
The prime seasons are March to May and September to November, when the days are warm, the turf is firm and the live oaks give welcome shade. April brings the RBC Heritage, so courses and villas book out early and rates peak across the island. Summer is hot and humid with reliable afternoon thunderstorms, which keeps prices and crowds lower if you tee off early. Winter is mild and the best value of all, ideal for a group that does not mind a cool morning. Book Harbour Town six to eight weeks ahead in spring, and lock villas earlier still for Heritage week.
Build your Hilton Head trip
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Hilton Head golf holidays, answered
Can the public play Harbour Town Golf Links?
Yes. Harbour Town is a resort course inside Sea Pines, open to the public with priority and better rates for resort guests. It is the home of the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage and the island's premium round, so book well ahead in spring.
How much is a round of golf on Hilton Head?
Indicative 2026 rates run from about 190 to 250 dollars at Heron Point, around 275 to 350 dollars at May River, and higher again at Harbour Town in spring peak. Stay and play packages typically beat walk up rates. Always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time to golf on Hilton Head?
March to May and September to November are the prime seasons, with warm days and firm turf. Summer is hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms, while winter is mild and the best value if you accept cooler mornings.
Is Hilton Head good for a buddies golf trip?
It is one of the best in the United States. Two dozen courses sit within a short drive, villa rentals suit groups, and the island is walkable and relaxed, so golf, beach and dinner all fall into place easily.