Your guide to golf in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and the Upstate — Carolina Country Club, Country Club of Hilton Head Island, Three Pines, Cotton Creek, Pine Ridge, the Wofford and USC Upstate teams, and every public and semi-private course inside Beaufort County.
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Hilton Head Island Golf Report 2026
Your guide to every course, current conditions, local news, and insider tips for golf in the Lowcountry / Beaufort County of South Carolina.
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Featured Course
Waterford Golf Club
Tom Jackson • Est. 1989
6,400
71
70.5
126
One of the most affordable Tom Jackson designs in the Carolinas.
Beaufort County and the Charlotte-Hilton Head Island metro pack one of the densest golf footprints in the Carolinas — Tom Jackson and George Cobb designs along Lake Wylie, traditional members' clubs in Hilton Head Island and York, and resort-quality public layouts a short drive across the state line.
Hilton Head Island Golf at a Glance
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Hilton Head Island Country Club traces its roots to the early 20th century, the oldest continuous course inside Hilton Head Island.oldest course
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Partner Event
Women's Golf Day
A global celebration empowering women through golf — Hilton Head Island-area courses join thousands of clubs worldwide hosting events on the same day.
Featured Partner Event — Hosted Worldwide
Women's Golf Day 2026
A single day, thousands of golf clubs, one shared purpose — introduce, empower, and celebrate women in the game. Hilton Head Island-area courses host clinics, scrambles, and social rounds that welcome players of every level, from first swing to lifelong member.
When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Where: Participating Hilton Head Island-area courses
Open To: All skill levels — new & returning players welcome
GOOD CONDITIONS — Playable round expected. Minor weather factors present but nothing to keep you off the course.
Extended Outlook
Hilton Head Island Golf Forecast — 5 Days
MON
Sunny
74° / 58°
5 mph wind • 60% humidity
IDEAL
TUE
Partly Cloudy
78° / 61°
7 mph wind • 67% humidity
GOOD
WED
Showers
71° / 55°
9 mph wind • 49% humidity
WET
THU
Mostly Cloudy
69° / 52°
9 mph wind • 55% humidity
GOOD
FRI
Sunny
76° / 60°
7 mph wind • 48% humidity
IDEAL
Lowcountry / Beaufort County South Carolina
Hilton Head Island SC Golf Courses
8 courses profiled across Beaufort County
Tega Cay Golf Club
SEMI-PRIVATE
15083 Molokai Dr, Tega Cay, SC • George Cobb / Tom Jackson • Est. 1973 / Expanded 1990s
6,810
72
72.3
132
Greens: Bermuda
27 holes along the Lake Wylie shoreline — three nine-hole routings (Cherokee, Cobb, and Jackson) combine for tournament-quality variety. Long iron approaches, sloping fairways, and consistent Bermuda surfaces. The standout semi-private layout inside Beaufort County.
Wind off Lake Wylie affects long iron play on the Cobb and Jackson nines all afternoon.
Pro Tip
On the Jackson nine, club up one extra into any green fronted by the lake — afternoon thermals knock approach shots down 10-15 yards.
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Hilton Head Island Country Club
PRIVATE
Country Club Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC • Donald Ross-era classic • Est. Early 20th century
6,400
71
70.5
126
Greens: Bermuda
Hilton Head Island's flagship private club. Classic in-town routing with mature hardwoods, modest yardage, and crowned greens. Winthrop University's home course. Strong junior-development tradition.
Modest yardage offset by tight tree-lined corridors and small, crowned greens.
Pro Tip
Position over power. Hit driver only on the 2 par-5s where the trouble is wide and lateral; otherwise hybrid off the tee.
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Spring Lake Country Club
SEMI-PRIVATE
Spring Lake Rd, York, SC • Local design • Est. 1970s
6,400
72
70.8
125
Greens: Bermuda
Quiet western Beaufort County 18-hole layout with rolling terrain. Walkable, member-friendly, and day-rate access for visitors. A favorite morning-round destination for golfers in York and Clover.
Slower pace of play than Charlotte-area courses; expect a leisurely round.
Pro Tip
The greens run slower than Beaufort County's more manicured tracks — start more aggressive on approach putts and dial back as the round goes on.
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Carolina Lakes Golf Club
SEMI-PRIVATE
1680 Carolina Lakes Pkwy, Indian Land, SC • Tom Jackson • Est. 1996
6,650
72
71.9
130
Greens: Bermuda
Tom Jackson design just over the York-Lancaster line in Indian Land — a short drive south of Tega Cay and Fort Mill. Pine and lake corridors, 5 holes touching water. Wedding/event venue with on-site grill.
Water in play on the 16th, 17th, and 18th — a finishing stretch that can wreck or save a round.
Pro Tip
Lay up on the par-5 17th. The temptation to go for the green over water is a tournament-killer.
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Springfield Golf Club
SEMI-PRIVATE
Fort Mill, SC • Tom Jackson • Est. 1993
6,500
72
71.4
128
Greens: Bermuda
Fort Mill semi-private layout with Tom Jackson hallmarks — generous fairways, well-defined approach angles, and putting surfaces that reward distance control. Strong member-guest tournament tradition.
Greens run firm and fast in summer Bermuda conditions.
Pro Tip
Take one less club on approach shots from the fairway. Springfield's greens are firmer than you think — let approaches land short and release.
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Waterford Golf Club
PUBLIC
Hilton Head Island, SC • Tom Jackson • Est. 1989
6,400
71
70.5
126
Greens: Bermuda
Public-access Tom Jackson layout inside Hilton Head Island. Affordable green fees, walkable terrain, ideal for daily-fee play and league rounds. Strong junior-golf participation through the Hilton Head Island Parks & Recreation program.
One of the most affordable Tom Jackson designs in the Carolinas.
Pro Tip
Aim approach shots one club's worth below the hole — Waterford's greens drain front-to-back and slow significantly on the back lip.
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The Divide
PUBLIC
6803 Stevens Mill Rd, Matthews, NC • John LaFoy • Est. 1996
6,937
72
73.2
135
Greens: Bermuda
John LaFoy design just over the NC line in Matthews — the closest premium public layout for Tega Cay, Fort Mill, and northern Beaufort County golfers. Long, well-conditioned, with one of the strongest finishing stretches in the Charlotte metro.
Tee shots play tighter than they look on holes 4, 12, and 17.
Pro Tip
Bring your A-game driving stretch — anything off the tee on 16 or 18 makes par effectively unreachable.
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Fort Mill Golf Club
SEMI-PRIVATE
Fort Mill, SC • Russell Breeden / Renovated • Est. 1947 / Renovated 2010s
6,500
71
70.9
127
Greens: Bermuda
Historic Fort Mill semi-private layout with traditional in-town routing. Tree-lined corridors, modest yardage, and renovated greens. Strong member-guest and junior development tradition.
Mature trees affect tee-shot lines on 13 of 18 holes.
Pro Tip
Position over power. Wide fairways are a mirage at Fort Mill — every miss leaves a punch-out.
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USC Lowcountry / Beaufort County Spartans golf competes in the Big South Conference. The Hilton Head Island-based program draws on the region's strong golf infrastructure with competitive teams and strong local recruiting ties.
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Gear & Gadget Reviews — Tested for Hilton Head Island Golfers
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Callaway Chrome Tour 2026 Golf Balls
Premium Tour Ball
Callaway's flagship four-piece tour ball delivers Tour-level distance off the driver with a soft urethane cover that grips the green on partial wedges. The 2026 dual-core update gets the ball up faster and lands it softer than the 2024 model.
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★★★★★5 / 5
$54.99/dozen
Best for: Single-digit handicaps chasing wedge spin
The 2025 Supersoft is the easiest-to-compress ball in Callaway's lineup, ideal for mid-to-high handicaps who lose distance on cold mornings. Straighter off the tee than any premium ball, and you can play three rounds on one box.
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★★★★★5 / 5
$24.99/dozen
Best for: Mid-to-high handicaps who want straighter drives
The most-used wood tee on the PGA Tour for a reason — paint-marker depth line, hard maple stem that resists snapping off the driver, and a price that lets you lose a handful per round without flinching. 2-3/4" is the sweet spot for modern drivers.
Waffle-pattern microfiber pulls dirt out of grooves better than a plain terry cloth, and the heavy-duty carabiner clip actually stays clipped to your bag through 18 holes of bouncing. 16"x16" is the right size — large enough to wipe a clubface, small enough not to drape.
Full premium Cabretta leather with perforated knuckles for breathability — the gold standard for grip in humid Southeast summers. The Dawn Patrol wears slower than synthetic gloves and breaks in to the shape of your hand within three rounds.
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★★★★☆4.5 / 5
$19.99
Best for: Humid rounds, players who hate slipping grips
A genuinely lightweight carry bag — under five pounds — with a stable kickstand that actually holds up on a slope. Five pockets including an insulated drink sleeve, and 14-way top organizer so your clubs don't tangle when you sling it back on your shoulder.
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★★★★☆4.5 / 5
$89.99
Best for: Walking the par-3 course or driving range
Premier golf destinations — regional drives and bucket-list trips. Featured monthly.
Bringing you the best in golf vacations — resort properties with championship courses, on-site lodging, dining, and stay-and-play packaging. Regional drives from Hilton Head Island and bucket-list destinations across the Southeast and beyond, each one a full resort with hotel rooms, villas, or rental homes — not just a course with a clubhouse.
Booking a group trip, an anniversary round, or a bucket-list weekend? Tell us what you're after — budget, dates, group size, course style — and we'll connect you with the right resort partners and the best available deals.
America's cradle of golf — 10 championship courses including Pinehurst No. 2 (Donald Ross, multiple U.S. Open host). Carolina Hotel, The Manor, and The Holly Inn for lodging. Stay-and-play packages bundle rounds across Nos. 1–10 with The Carolina Dining Room and the Pinehurst Country Club.
Five oceanfront courses including The Ocean Course (Pete Dye, 2021 PGA Championship). The Sanctuary Hotel and rental villas wrap the property. Stay-and-play packages include rounds at Turtle Point, Cougar Point, Osprey Point, and Oak Point alongside The Ocean Course.
Home to Harbour Town Golf Links (Pete Dye / Jack Nicklaus, annual RBC Heritage host) plus Heron Point and Atlantic Dunes. The Inn & Club at Harbour Town and resort villa rentals provide on-site lodging with stay-and-play access to all three courses.
Six championship courses on Lake Oconee including Great Waters (Nicklaus), The Oconee (Rees Jones), and Sandy Creek. The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, National, and rental cottages offer integrated stay-and-play packages with lake access, dining, and spa.
Jim Fazio-designed 18 winding through 3,000 north-Georgia acres of historic Barnsley Gardens ruins. Inn at Barnsley and cottage lodging with full F&B, sporting clays, and equestrian. Stay-and-play with weekday-rate golf and dining credits.
White Sulphur Springs, WV — 5 hrs from Rock Hill --
America's Resort since 1778 — five golf courses including The Old White TPC (former PGA Tour host) and The Meadows. The Greenbrier hotel, estate homes, and Casino Club anchor stay-and-play packages that include four daily meals and full resort access.
Three courses including Seaside (host of the annual RSM Classic on the PGA Tour), Plantation, and Retreat. The Cloister at Sea Island, The Lodge at Sea Island, and The Inn at Sea Island. Stay-and-play packages with full Forbes Five-Star service.
Tom Fazio-designed Links and Harbor courses on a Charleston-area barrier island. The Sweetgrass Inn, The Boardwalk Inn, and resort villas provide oceanfront and marsh-side lodging with stay-and-play rates that include round, cart, and forecaddie.
Historic Donald Ross-designed 18 (1899/1926) winding through Asheville's Blue Ridge foothills. Omni Grove Park Inn hotel with full spa, four restaurants, and mountain views. Stay-and-play with seasonal rates and Sunday Brunch credits.
Tucked into the White Mountains of Thornton, New Hampshire, Owl's Nest is New England's only 18-hole Nicklaus Design course — ranked among the best Nicklaus-designed courses worldwide by value. A full destination property with luxury rental homes, on-property dining, fishing, and year-round mountain recreation. Worth the trip for the round; worth the week for the resort.
New Hampshire's only Nicklaus Design 18 — 6,684 yards, Par 72, Slope 133 — plus the new 18-hole Vineyard Course. Luxury rental homes accommodate everything from a couples' weekend to a 24-person group trip. On-property restaurant and pub, mountain biking, hiking, ski-mountain access in winter, and trout fishing in the Pemigewasset River. A genuine year-round resort — not just a course with a hotel attached.
More Destination Resorts
Pinehurst Resort
Pinehurst, NC --
10 courses, 4 hotels, the largest golf resort in the United States.
Curated golf trips for the Hilton Head Island golfer who wants to play bucket-list courses with a great group.
Featured Trip — Hosted by Golf Inspired
Highlands Invitational 2027
James Braid meets Donald Ross in the Highlands of Scotland — a seven-day group trip across Royal Dornoch, Cabot Highlands, Brora, and Fortrose & Rosemarkie. Built for golfers who want the courses, the company, and the craic done right.
The Hilton Head Island Golf Report is built to be the single best source of golf information in the Hilton Head Island area — current green fees and twilight rates, tee-time availability across public and semi-private courses, daily course conditions and overall course shape, designer pedigree, and the local deals you'd otherwise have to call ten pro shops to find. If you're searching for the best Hilton Head Island-area tee times, weekend specials, or course information, you're in the right place.
Every course in this directory is profiled by hand — yardage, par, slope, greens type, designer, and on-the-ground pro tips. Owners and management can claim a listing to post their own specials, upcoming events, and direct tee-time booking links, so the deals you see come straight from the course rather than from a third-party marketplace skimming the round. The result: real Hilton Head Island golf information, real availability, and real value — the best single source for Hilton Head Island tee times, course shape, and area golf deals.
Questions and Answers
Hilton Head Island Golf FAQ
Common questions about golf in the Hilton Head Island area, answered.
Tega Cay Golf Club, Hilton Head Island Country Club, Spring Lake Country Club, and Carolina Lakes Golf Club (just over the line in Indian Land) are the most-played courses for Beaufort County residents.
George Cobb and Tom Jackson collaborated on the original 27-hole Tega Cay Golf Club routing, the most recognized designer pairing inside Beaufort County.
Pinehurst, NC is approximately 3.5 hours from Hilton Head Island by car, making it a popular weekend golf destination for Lowcountry / Beaufort County golfers. Pinehurst Resort features nine championship courses including the iconic No. 2, host of multiple U.S. Opens and consistently ranked among the best courses in America.
Tega Cay Golf Club's Tom Jackson nine is the longest tested layout inside Beaufort County, stretching past 6,800 yards from the championship tees.
The First Tee of Greater Charlotte runs the regional junior program serving Hilton Head Island, Fort Mill, and Tega Cay. Hilton Head Island Country Club and Tega Cay Golf Club both host junior camps each summer. The First Tee of Greater Charlotte (serves Beaufort County) also serves the region.
Public Beaufort County green fees run roughly $35-$65 weekday and $50-$85 weekend. Carolina Lakes Golf Club just over the Lancaster County line typically prices at the top of that range; Spring Lake and Waterford run mid-pack.
HEREHiltonHeadIsland’s golf desk covers every course, every team, and every tournament relevant to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Beaufort County. Course coverage includes the private clubs (Carolina Country Club, Country Club of Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Island Country Club), the semi-private and public courses (Three Pines Country Club, Cotton Creek Golf Club, Pine Ridge Country Club, River Falls Plantation, Willow Creek), and the Upstate destination courses within an easy drive — The Cliffs at Glassy, Cliffs Valley, Greer Country Club, and Greenville Country Club.
College golf coverage follows the Wofford Terriers men’s and women’s teams in the Southern Conference, the USC Upstate Spartans men’s and women’s programs in the Big South, and the Converse University and Hilton Head Island Methodist College golf teams. Tournament coverage spans the SC Junior PGA events, the Carolinas PGA pro-am stops, the Carolinas Golf Association amateur championships hosted at Upstate venues, charity scrambles like the OneHilton Head Island Inc. annual outing, and the high-school SC High School League golf calendar for Districts 1 through 7. Coverage also tracks course-condition reports after Upstate weather events from the National Weather Service Greenville–Hilton Head Island office, club-pro hires, course renovations, and the small-business sponsorships flowing to junior-golf programs across Beaufort County.
