Hilton Head National Golf Club, located in Bluffton, S.C., is just one mile from the bridges to Hilton Head Island and a half-hour drive from historic downtown Savannah, Georgia. It sits adjacent to the new luxury Hilton Head National RV Resort.  The course itself is a golfing gem. It has been acclaimed for more than 30 years as the best conditioned layout in the region. Moreover, it’s routinely rated among the top public courses in South Carolina.  Hall of Fame golfer Gary Player and course architecture award winner Bobby Weed each contributed his distinctive design philosophies here in ways that make every club in your bag important. Experienced golfers are quick to point out that Hilton Head National is a course that’s challenging but not punishing. 

Hilton Head National boasts immaculately groomed TifEagle Ultra greens that run fast and true. The opening holes offer several strategic risk-reward challenges, in particular, the signature 6th, a par 4, bordered its entire fairway by a treacherously close lagoon on the right with dangerous pot bunkers on the left. The back nine is tighter and rewards players with a good short game. Most memorable for many, however, is the abundance of wildlife with no houses overlooking the fairways or greens. The course has a private club atmosphere but is accessible to all. As Gary Player says, “Hilton Head National is my promise to you of an exceptional golf experience!” 

Signature Holes:

• Hole 6: A picturesque par-3 over water, this hole is as visually striking as it is challenging. The green is large but undulating, with water guarding the front and bunkers behind, demanding a precise and well-judged shot.

• Hole 9: This par-5 is a classic risk-reward hole. The fairway is wide, but the real decision comes on the second shot, where golfers must decide whether to lay up or attempt to reach the green in two. The green is protected by water on the right and bunkers on the left, making the approach shot crucial.

• Hole 13: A challenging par-4 that requires a precise tee shot to avoid the bunkers on either side of the fairway. The approach shot is equally demanding, with a narrow green that is guarded by water on the left and bunkers on the right.

• Hole 16: This par-3 is a test of accuracy, with a small, well-bunkered green that requires a precise iron shot. The green's subtle slopes can make putting tricky, adding to the difficulty of this deceptively challenging hole.