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4.3
1151 Reviews (1151)
5 Stars
727
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
9
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
91.2%
Recommend this course
1115 out of 1151 reviews
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4.0
2 Reviews (2)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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4.4
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Conditions
4.4
Value
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Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6730 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.8

Sprawling across 300 acres of lush, Carolina Lowcountry, Hilton Head National Golf Club has gained a reputation as being one of the area's best public courses. The course was a collaboration between Gary Player and Bobby Weed, who each designed a nine. Weed designed the front nine with the intention of creating a complement to the Player-designed back nine rather than making them too similar. He included larger greens with more dramatic undulations. The signature hole is the tricky sixth, which features the largest lake on the golf course bordering its entire right side and deep pot bunkers along the greensides. The back nine has many challenging holes as well, including the course's number one handicap hole, the par-5 seventh. It is the ninth that might be Hilton Head National's toughest though, with a deep marsh along the right side of a narrow fairway.

Course Details

Year Built 1998
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bobby Weed (1999) Gary Player (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No - Softspikes only
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed No

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Reviews

4.3
1151 Reviews (1151)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 46
Brunch 18
Watching the Game 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 80
Water Hazards 61
Undulating Greens 49
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 59
Seniors 54
Locals 51
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 59
Worth the Drive 50
Near Local Attractions 45

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Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course for the money!

Hilton Head National was fantastic. The course is amazing shape and the layout was fantastic. It reminds me of TPC Tampa. It was definitley the best course i played while in Hilton Head and made the Shipyard and Rosehill look like goat ranches. i'll definitley be back when i'm in town!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/18/2020

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, Dupree! We look forward to seeing you again soon @HiltonHeadNational.

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value for the money

Excellent course all around. Friendly staff and a fun and challenging golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/26/2020

Thank you for visiting us @HiltonHeadNational. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review, Austin. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Course was in great shape. Fun layout that’s not too difficult to enjoy. Great mix of challenging and easy shots. Tee to green condition was A+.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/26/2020

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your positive experience to our team @HiltonHeadNational. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/15/2020

Hi. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time @HiltonHeadNational. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

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Played On
Reviews 79
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice round

Pins put on some humps. Greens were very quick. Course little dry. Construction on #10 kinda ruins the feel. Can't do much about. Overall nice day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/18/2020

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing @HiltonHeadNational.

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Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

Had a great time. Course in great shape. Greens fast and true. Play this course often and it is always in impeccable shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/11/2020

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round. We look forward to seeing you again soon @HiltonHeadNational.

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Commented on 05/11/2020

Hello, We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Hilton Head National Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value for money

IMO one of the best public courses around Low Country.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/11/2020

Thank you for your review, Andre. We will pass along your positive experience to our team @HiltonHeadNational. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/11/2020

Thank you for visiting us @HiltonHeadNational. We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course needs work. Miserable staff

I have played here many times and was surprised and disappointed in the condition of the course. It badly needed watering. Tee boxes were horrible and fairways spotty. I usually love this course but not today.

As usual the pro shop staff showed its disdain for GOLF NOW patrons.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/08/2020

Hi, Gary. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Please reach out to Thomas Schultz at 843.842.5900 to discuss. Thanks for visiting Hilton Head National Golf Club. We hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best off Island Course

And compares favorably to most of the ones on the Island. Course was in the best condition of the 10 I have played in the past month, nice layout and fair. Great day - little over 2 1/2 Hours to play. Staff was friendly, range was in good shape and tee boxes, fairways and greens were very good. Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/06/2020

Hello. We are beyond happy to hear you enjoyed a great day at our course. Positive experiences make lifelong golfers. We look forward to many good times ahead with you, and we will pass on your kind words to those responsible so they can continue to help others enjoy great experiences @HiltonHeadNational.

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Well maintained Course

A warm and sunny day with a light breeze made for a good outing. Course condition excellent. Fairways and greens in very good shape. Carts in very good shape with GPS over heqd course map with distance to the green. Course layout was friendly to my average golf game with few water holes and long straight aways and a reasonable amount of traps. Very good value for the price. Would not hesitate to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/11/2020

Hello. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 5 stars. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the pristine course conditions. We work hard to provide an exceptional experience, and it's very satisfying to hear from golfers like you who appreciate our efforts. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back @HiltonHeadNational!

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Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/30/2020

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Trey. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed from your round with us. Thanks for choosing @HiltonHeadNational!

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Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/27/2020

Hi. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing @HiltonHeadNational.

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Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golf

Fairways and greens are spectacular, some tee boxes need work. Overall a beautiful and challenging course.
Will definitely be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/26/2020

Thank you for your review, Charles. We will pass along your positive experience to our team @HiltonHeadNational. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and price!

Great condition and great price. Excellent condition and service!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/23/2020

Hello. We are beyond happy to hear you enjoyed a great day at our course. Positive experiences make lifelong golfers. We look forward to many good times ahead with you, and we will pass on your kind words to those responsible so they can continue to help others enjoy great experiences @HiltonHeadNational.

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

DFB

Good layout
Construction beside part of course disappointing

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 03/19/2020

Hi, Doug. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us 4 stars. We understand your frustration with the construction projects underway. Please bear with us as we work diligently to make improvements. We hope you'll give us another try in the future. Thanks for choosing @HiltonHeadNational.

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Golf Experience

Hilton Head National is a well-maintained and well-run golf course. The design provides a fun experience for golfers of all levels. It is our favorite course in the Hilton Head area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/17/2020

Hello. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 5 stars. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the pristine course conditions. We work hard to provide an exceptional experience, and it's very satisfying to hear from golfers like you who appreciate our efforts. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back @HiltonHeadNational!

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Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great greens

We usually come to Hilton Head about this time every year. But we haven't played this course in years.The course conditions were .better than most of the courses we played so far, particularly the greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/16/2020

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again on the course soon! Thanks for choosing @HiltonHeadNational.

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best so far

Very good layout;; good condition; greens great; water but not penalizing; staff super; decent value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 03/16/2020

Hi, Gary. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back @HiltonHeadNational!

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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/16/2020

Hi, Barbarre. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time @HiltonHeadNational. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

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