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Above Par: Luxury Golf Retreats on Hilton Head Island

Host & Home · Luxury Vacation Rentals

Courses, practice facilities, dining, and curated stays for a golf getaway

Golf runs year-round on Hilton Head Island, but it’s at its best when the mornings turn crisp. In Sea Pines, the first tee times roll out under live oaks and Spanish moss while mist still sits on the lagoons. Across Palmetto Dunes, fairways run right up to the dunes, and the salt breeze off the Atlantic picks up by the back nine. Evenings settle on the wide, hard-packed sand of Forest Beach, where the grandkids ride bikes at low tide and everyone meets back at one table. It’s a golf trip for three generations, with room for the ones who’d rather skip the 18th.

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Golfer teeing off beneath live oaks and pines in Sea Pines

Hilton Head Island, SC · Thoughtfully hosted by Host & Home

What’s Inside

Overview

A quick map of everything in this area guide.

Our Host & Home “Above Par: High-End Golf Retreats on Hilton Head Island” Area Guide connects your whole family with the island’s best courses, practice facilities, dining, and homes for a golf getaway. Host & Home handles every detail before you arrive — offering a higher standard of care and a better way to stay on Hilton Head Island.

The Quick Answer

Tee off at Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines, home of the RBC Heritage since 1969, then bring the rest of the crew to the Toptracer Range at Palmetto Dunes, where standard bays start at $35 an hour with clubs included. Book a home on the fairway, and the next round is a short cart ride away.

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47 Haul Away, a Host & Home rental overlooking the Palmetto Dunes fairway

47 Haul Away · Palmetto Dunes

Tee Times · Book Direct

Your Home Base for the Fairways

Wake up a cart ride from the first tee instead of a drive across the island. Every Host & Home stay comes with room for the whole family, a full kitchen, and a local team on call all week.

Our concierge books tee times, golf carts, and bikes before you arrive, so all you need to pack is your clubs.

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Find the Course Right for You

Select Courses

Find your perfect round: championship links to oceanfront views.

Harbour Town Golf Links green with the Harbour Town Lighthouse at sunset

Sea Pines · Par 71

Harbour Town Golf Links

Pete Dye’s tight, tree-lined home of the RBC Heritage since 1969.

Robert Trent Jones Course fairway and lagoon in Palmetto Dunes

Palmetto Dunes · Par 72

Robert Trent Jones Course

A classic par 72 whose 10th hole plays straight at the Atlantic.

Oyster Reef Golf Club green beside the marsh and Port Royal Sound

Hilton Head Plantation · Par 72

Oyster Reef Golf Club

Rees Jones’ 1982 layout, with a par 3 framed by Port Royal Sound.

Arthur Hills Course green at sunset with the water beyond

Palmetto Dunes · Par 72

Arthur Hills Course

Rolling dunes, lagoon carries, and a lighthouse behind the 15th green.

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Unwind · Local Favorites

Dining

A few local favorites for post-round drinks, casual meals, or fine dining. From a Chicago sports bar to white tablecloths.

Outdoor table set with plates, fresh juice, and sparkling water

Guest Review

“Great spot in Sea Pines! We went for lunch after golfing and had a wonderful experience. The staff was very attentive, the drinks were cold and well-made, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the outdoor seating area with the lovely views.”

Fraser’s Tavern, Sea Pines

Casual Dining · Sea Pines

Fraser’s Tavern

Fraser’s Tavern looks out over the Heron Point and Atlantic Dunes courses, with barbecue smoke drifting out on the coastal breeze. The kitchen sticks to Southern barbecue and tavern classics, led by a signature burger that blends short rib, brisket, and chuck on a toasted sesame bun. Lunch runs 11 to 4 and dinner 4 to 9, so it works right after the 18th or once the grandkids are back from the beach.

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Unwind · Pope Avenue

Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill

Hinchey’s has poured cold drafts and served Chicago-style Italian beef since 1996, with 25 satellite TVs on whatever game you’re following. Happy hour runs 4 to 7 every day, with lunch, early-bird, and dinner specials, plus a private dining room for the whole group. Plenty of returning families make it their first stop on the island and their last one on the way home.

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Fine Dining · Palmetto Dunes

Alexander’s

Alexander’s sits beside a quiet lagoon on Queens Folly Road, pouring from a list that holds a 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. The menu leans on locally caught seafood and seasonal Lowcountry cooking, alongside house classics like shrimp and grits and wiener schnitzel. Dinner runs 5 to 9 nightly, and reservations open six weeks out, so book ahead for the anniversary or the last night of the trip.

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Warm Up · Refine Your Game

Dial In Your Game

Top-tier driving ranges and putting greens to sharpen your skills before the 1st hole.

Bucket of range balls beside a driver on the practice tee

Warm Up

Palmetto Dunes · 14 Bays · Clubs Included

Toptracer Range

The Toptracer Range at the Robert Trent Jones Course tracks every shot on a screen in your bay, with carry, ball speed, and launch angle after each swing. Switch from practice to games like closest-to-the-pin, and the grandkids can take on the low handicapper. Standard bays run $35 for the first hour and $21 for each hour after, patio bays with sofas and a TV run $45, and the Player’s Lounge fits 8 to 10 for $60 for two hours. Up to four players share a bay, and club rental comes with your reservation. Wings, pizza, beer, and cocktails come right to the bay from 8 a.m. Hours change with the season, so book online at least an hour ahead.

Rates plus tax · Cancel 2+ hours ahead for a full refund

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Family at an indoor golf simulator bay with a putting green

Best for Rainy Days

Bluffton · Best for Rainy Days

X-Golf

When a Lowcountry storm rolls through, X-Golf keeps your tee time dry, just over the bridge at 1414 Fording Island Road in Bluffton. Each simulator reads every swing with cameras, infrared lasers, and impact sensors, and an automatic tee sets up the next ball. Rates are per simulator, not per person, so up to six players share one bay for $40 to $60 an hour depending on the day and time. Doors open at 9 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends, with play until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. A full bar, pizzas, and a pool room with darts keep the non-golfers busy, so book ahead when the forecast turns.

(843) 548-8164 · Rental clubs available

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The Fairway Collection

A few of the homes we recommend for your golf escape, from course-view villas to private pool homes on the fairway.

Looking for Something Else

Host & Home manages homes and villas across Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes, Coligny and Forest Beach, Shipyard, Folly Field Beach, Singleton Beach, Fish Haul Beach, Spanish Wells, and Broad Creek. Golf season books early, so connect with our local team to find the home that fits your group.

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Golf Trip Questions

What Golfers Usually Want to Know

Quick answers for planning tee times, rainy days, dinners, and the right home for your group.

What does a round at Harbour Town Golf Links cost?

Public daily-fee rates at Harbour Town ran about $378 to $651 in 2026, with cart and range balls included. The course plays short and narrow, with small greens and towering pines that reward placement over power, and the 18th runs along Calibogue Sound toward the Harbour Town Lighthouse.

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Which course works best for a mixed-ability foursome?

The Robert Trent Jones Course in Palmetto Dunes has wide fairways that suit a mixed-ability group, and tee times are open to the public. The Toptracer Range sits next door for a warm-up bucket before you tee off.

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How much is a bay at the Toptracer Range?

Standard bays run $35 for the first hour and $21 for each hour after, patio bays with sofas and a TV run $45, and the Player’s Lounge fits 8 to 10 for $60 for two hours. Up to four players share a bay, club rental comes with your reservation, and you can cancel 2+ hours ahead for a full refund.

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What if it rains during our golf trip?

X-Golf keeps your tee time dry, just over the bridge at 1414 Fording Island Road in Bluffton. Rates are per simulator, not per person, so up to six players share one bay for $40 to $60 an hour. A full bar, pizzas, and a pool room with darts keep the non-golfers busy, so book ahead when the forecast turns.

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Where should we eat after a round?

Fraser’s Tavern in Sea Pines works right after the 18th, Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill on Pope Avenue has happy hour from 4 to 7 every day, and Alexander’s in Palmetto Dunes is the pick for a special night. Alexander’s reservations open six weeks out, so book ahead.

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Which homes put us closest to the fairway?

The Fairway Collection includes homes right on the course in Palmetto Dunes, like 47 Haul Away and 64 Full Sweep, plus course-view villas in Sea Pines such as 439 Plantation Club, with a balcony over the 9th hole of Atlantic Dunes. Golf season books early, so reach out as soon as your dates are set.

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Can Host & Home book our tee times?

Yes. Host & Home Concierge books tee times at the island’s top courses and arranges golf cart and bike rentals before you arrive, so all you need to pack is your clubs.

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Why book direct with Host & Home?

Book direct. No platform fees. You’ll work with a local team that knows the island and handles every detail before you arrive. Call 843-929-1538 or email [email protected] to start planning.

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Plan Your Next Stay

Host & Home offers a higher standard of stay: comfort, care, and craft; thoughtfully prepared for your arrival. Our team excels in providing high-end customer service and takes a proactive approach to ensure every detail is meticulously handled.

Drawing from hands-on experience in the 5-star hotel, real estate, and vacation rental industries, we’ve taken best practices to the next level, delivering a stay that feels effortless, local, and genuinely well cared for.

Private pool and garden at a Host & Home vacation rental

Everything Handled Before You Arrive

This is where a thoughtfully hosted stay makes the difference — more than just a place to sleep for the week. With Host & Home, the details are handled before you ever arrive: local support, a well-prepared home, and a Hilton Head experience that starts long before check-in.

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Host & Home Concierge

Your Tee Times, Taken Care Of

Make the most of your stay with Host & Home Concierge, your personal resource for seamless vacation planning and unforgettable experiences. From securing tee times at the island’s top courses and arranging golf cart and bike rentals to coordinating personalized experiences, we take care of the details so you can focus on enjoying your time on Hilton Head Island.

Rolling fairway and bunker at sunset with a golf bag on the course

Golf Tee Times

Conveniently book tee times at top local golf courses.

Golf Cart Rentals

Arrange golf cart rentals for easy transportation during your stay.

Bike Rentals

Discover Hilton Head Island’s scenic trails and beautiful beaches with convenient bike rentals for the whole family.

Personalized Guest Services

Enjoy beach gear rentals, grocery stocking, private chefs, boat charters, photography, kids’ activities, and dinner reservations.

Special Events & Celebrations

Let us help plan birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, proposals, weddings, and corporate gatherings.

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Find Your Family’s Next Stay on Hilton Head Island

Ready for a better way to settle into the Lowcountry? Connect with us and book direct to start planning your coastal getaway.

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