Best Public Golf Courses in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
What makes a public course "best" in Hilton Head Island? 28 non-member courses qualify (averaging 4.4★); the top 5 below average 4.6★.
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Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Golf Course
7 Trent Jones Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928★ 4.7 (830 reviews) - 3
Palmetto Dunes - Robert Trent Jones Golf Course
7 Trent Jones Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928★ 4.7 (828 reviews) - 4
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Arthur Hills Golf Course
2 Leamington Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928★ 4.4 (447 reviews) - 6
George Fazio Golf Course
7 Carnoustie Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928★ 4.4 (408 reviews) - 7
Palmetto Hall - Arthur Hills Golf Course
2 Leamington Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928★ 4.3 (446 reviews)18 holes - 8
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Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course
7 Carnoustie Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928★ 4.3 (406 reviews) - 10
Chronic Golf + Games
59 New Orleans Rd Building A, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928★ 4.9 (151 reviews) - 11
Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run
72 Golden Bear Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926★ 4.0 (398 reviews) - 12
Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run
72 Golden Bear Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926★ 4.0 (397 reviews) - 13
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Palmetto Hall - Robert Cupp Golf Course
108 Fort Howell Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926★ 3.9 (286 reviews) - 18
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Bear Creek Golf Club
237 Whooping Crane Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926★ 4.0 (189 reviews)18 holesPar 72 - 21
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Port Royal Planter's Row Golf Course
10 Clubhouse Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928★ 4.0 (163 reviews) - 23
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The Golf Learning Center at The Sea Pines Resort
98 N Sea Pines Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928★ 4.4 (9 reviews)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public golf courses are in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina?▾
FairwayRadar lists every public, municipal, semi-private, and resort course open to non-member play in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Counts update daily as we verify access policies.
What's the best public golf course in Hilton Head Island?▾
Our top-ranked public course in Hilton Head Island is the highest-rated by Google reviews. See the ranked list above for current standings — rankings shift as new reviews come in.
Are tee times required at public courses in Hilton Head Island?▾
Most public courses in Hilton Head Island accept tee times 1–14 days in advance. Walk-ons are typically allowed on weekdays but rarely on weekend mornings. Click any course for its booking link and phone number.
What do public golf courses cost in Hilton Head Island?▾
Green fees in Hilton Head Island vary by course and time of day. The ranked list above shows weekday and weekend rate ranges where available. Twilight rates (typically after 2pm) run 30–50% below morning prices.
