Ben_Howell34 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 I am going to Hilton Head with my family and another family Labor Day Weekend. Staying in an Airbnb right near the beach on the island. I have 2 kids he has 3, so needless to say we said we needed a half day of golf at some point. I am a 10.7 handicap currently and he doesn't play much golf, so we won't be taking it too seriously, but want to have a good golf experience too. I want some advice on where to play. Of course Harbour Town is an option but I am not really sure I want to fork up $350 plus for a round (maybe one day in the future), and the guy I am playing with definitely does not. My Airbnb is right next to the Palmetto Dunes courses (Fazio, Hills, and RTJ) so I thought about playing one of those. Have also seen Shipyard, Port Royal, and Oyster Reef. Also heard about May River and Old South that are right near Hilton Head. Just looking for a great golf experience for the best bang for the buck. Thanks! 1 Quote Radspeed Driver 10.5* Radspeed 3W 14.5* JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4i-PW RTX Zipcore Wedge 52* Mid Bounce RTX Zipcore Wedge 56* Mid Bounce Kirkland Signature KS1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaDawg Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Personally, I would play one of the 3 courses at Palmetto Dunes. https://www.palmettodunes.com/golf 1 Quote Driver: Stealth Plus - 10.5*, Oban Kiyoshi Purple O4Flex-65 Grams Purred 3 Wood: SIM - 15*, Graphite Design Tour AD DJ5 Stiff Hybrid: TS3 - 19*, Hzrdus Smoke 6.0 Stiff Irons: 7 - PW T100S, 4 -6 T200 all with Nippon NS Pro 880 AMC Chrome Stiff Irons: 4 - PW King Forged Tec with Aerotech Steelfiber I95 Stiff Wedges: Vokey SM 8 - 50*, 56*, 60* Standard Wedge Shafts Putter: Phantom X 5.5 Putter: Studio Select Newport 1.5 Ball: Pro V1 or Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_Howell34 Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 1 hour ago, GaDawg said: Personally, I would play one of the 3 courses at Palmetto Dunes. https://www.palmettodunes.com/golf Thanks. Have you played any of the courses? Quote Radspeed Driver 10.5* Radspeed 3W 14.5* JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4i-PW RTX Zipcore Wedge 52* Mid Bounce RTX Zipcore Wedge 56* Mid Bounce Kirkland Signature KS1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaDawg Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 11 hours ago, Ben_Howell34 said: Thanks. Have you played any of the courses? Yes, it's been a couple of years. I played two of them and they were very nice. I prefer Palmetto Dunes over the Shipyard, etc. 1 Quote Driver: Stealth Plus - 10.5*, Oban Kiyoshi Purple O4Flex-65 Grams Purred 3 Wood: SIM - 15*, Graphite Design Tour AD DJ5 Stiff Hybrid: TS3 - 19*, Hzrdus Smoke 6.0 Stiff Irons: 7 - PW T100S, 4 -6 T200 all with Nippon NS Pro 880 AMC Chrome Stiff Irons: 4 - PW King Forged Tec with Aerotech Steelfiber I95 Stiff Wedges: Vokey SM 8 - 50*, 56*, 60* Standard Wedge Shafts Putter: Phantom X 5.5 Putter: Studio Select Newport 1.5 Ball: Pro V1 or Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybogey Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Have not played there in awhile. When I go back to Hilton Head; Shipyard would be high on my List. So many quality courses there now. EZ to play any. Fun time in Hilton Head are guaranteed!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_Howell34 Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 3 hours ago, GaDawg said: Yes, it's been a couple of years. I played two of them and they were very nice. I prefer Palmetto Dunes over the Shipyard, etc. Awesome, thank you for the information! 1 hour ago, billybogey said: Have not played there in awhile. When I go back to Hilton Head; Shipyard would be high on my List. So many quality courses there now. EZ to play any. Fun time in Hilton Head are guaranteed!! Thank you for the information. I have researched Palmetto Dunes the most but looks like there are a lot of Shipyard supporters out there too. Quote Radspeed Driver 10.5* Radspeed 3W 14.5* JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4i-PW RTX Zipcore Wedge 52* Mid Bounce RTX Zipcore Wedge 56* Mid Bounce Kirkland Signature KS1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 I go to HHI every year in September. Last year I played Palmetto Hall Plantation(2 courses), Rose sHill GC & Old South. Tge Psljetto Hall courses were immaculate and fun to play. Rise Hill was a complete surprise and best value. Hiwever, if I could only play one round, I would choose Old South. It is the most unique course as it is in the swamps… 1 Quote Driver: 0211 w/Evenflo Riptide CB Regular shaft & 0811 XF w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Titleist T300 48* GW w/Fubuki MV Senior shaft and Edison forged 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER2 w/Evnroll Gravity Grip or Ping Ketsch Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Maxfli Tour CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope V3 and MG4000 Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
550025 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 We are in HHI every year. If I had one round to play I'd play HH National. It's the best on the Island for the money. CC of Hilton Head and Dolphin Head are very good options as well. Both semi private. Palmetto has 3 good courses. 1 Quote Cheers, KV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaKid Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 I was just in Hilton Head a few weeks ago and one course we played I would highly recommend for the value and experience. The Old South Golf Links. You can often find GolfNow deals at $60 to $70 range and it has a GolfNow rating of 4.4 which is actually pretty good rating. Best bang for the buck near Hilton Head. Enjoy! 1 1 Quote Driver: PXG 2011, Fairway Woods (3 and 5): Callaway Big Bertha B21, Hybrids (3 and 5): Callaway Big Bertha B21, Irons: Ping G15, Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2, Golf Ball: Snell MTB-X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegilla Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Have stayed on Ocean Lane, Palmetto Dunes for the last 3 years. I would play the Trent Jones course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rga68 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Like to play RTG at Palmetto Dunes. If you want the most challenging course at Palmetto Dunes play the Arthur Hills course. The Arthur Hills course at Palmetto Hall Plantation is also very good. I also like Oyster Reef & Old South. Enjoy your trip at HH! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juspoole Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I've been to HHI a few years now. Have played a couple courses, but nothing crazy. I played Atlantic Dunes last year and had a great time. Played Palmetto Dunes - RTJ this year and didn't like it as much. Crescent Pointe was inexpensive and ok value comparatively. I played Palmetto Hall - Hills course and thought value for money was quite good and some nice holes. Playing Oyster Reef today so I will try and update after. 1 Quote Driver: Mavrik Sub Zero 9* (Set to 10) Ventus Blue 6X 2 Hybrid: TSI3 Hybrid Tensei Blue 80 X (17.25*) 3 Hybrid 818 H2 Hybrid Hzrdus RDX Black 6.5 (20.5*) 4 Iron - T200 4 Iron Graphite Design Tour AD IZ X Hybrid Shaft Irons 5-PW: T100-S 5 - GW KBS Tour 130 X Gap/Sand Wedge: Vokey SM6 49* SM8 54* Lob Wedge: Jaws 5 Wedge 58* DG Tour Issue Stiff Putter: Phantom 5.5 34" Pro Platinum Newport 2 35" Taylormade Tour Black Spider 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefreddy Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 If you can’t play HarborTown which is extremely nice and not as difficult as one might think Shipyard is a good choice. One of my favorites is Old South which is across the bridge. We always try to play that at least once a trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_Howell34 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 23 hours ago, fozcycle said: I go to HHI every year in September. Last year I played Palmetto Hall Plantation(2 courses), Rose sHill GC & Old South. Tge Psljetto Hall courses were immaculate and fun to play. Rise Hill was a complete surprise and best value. Hiwever, if I could only play one round, I would choose Old South. It is the most unique course as it is in the swamps… Thank you! Have not seen old south much will need to check it out! Quote Radspeed Driver 10.5* Radspeed 3W 14.5* JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4i-PW RTX Zipcore Wedge 52* Mid Bounce RTX Zipcore Wedge 56* Mid Bounce Kirkland Signature KS1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_Howell34 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 18 hours ago, rga68 said: Like to play RTG at Palmetto Dunes. If you want the most challenging course at Palmetto Dunes play the Arthur Hills course. The Arthur Hills course at Palmetto Hall Plantation is also very good. I also like Oyster Reef & Old South. Enjoy your trip at HH! Thank you! I live in Alabama so we are used to the gulf, so the Atlantic beach will be a fun change of scenery. 21 hours ago, BamaKid said: I was just in Hilton Head a few weeks ago and one course we played I would highly recommend for the value and experience. The Old South Golf Links. You can often find GolfNow deals at $60 to $70 range and it has a GolfNow rating of 4.4 which is actually pretty good rating. Best bang for the buck near Hilton Head. Enjoy! Thank you! Couple of people have said old south. Quote Radspeed Driver 10.5* Radspeed 3W 14.5* JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4i-PW RTX Zipcore Wedge 52* Mid Bounce RTX Zipcore Wedge 56* Mid Bounce Kirkland Signature KS1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarkWGriswoldIII Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Oyster Reef is the best of the courses in the group affiliated with Shipyard. Hilton Head National and Old South are both interesting and can be very reasonable later in the day. 1 Quote Epic Max Driver, 9*, Project X HZRDUS Smoke 50g Epic Max 3-wood, Project X HZRDUS Smoke G425 Max 7-wood Hot Metal 921, 5-GW, UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Graphite 286 Forged Wedges, 52* and 56* Infinite Buckingham putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_Howell34 Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 Me and my buddy settled on Palmetto Dunes George Fazio. Will give a review after I play, I’m very excited! 3 Quote Radspeed Driver 10.5* Radspeed 3W 14.5* JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4i-PW RTX Zipcore Wedge 52* Mid Bounce RTX Zipcore Wedge 56* Mid Bounce Kirkland Signature KS1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_Howell34 Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 Finally got to visit Hilton Head and played the George Fazio course mentioned above. Was really fun, challenging yet not insane, and in great shape (and no crowd!!). Only knock was they had aerated the greens about 1.5 weeks before and the greens were pretty slow, but in good shape and rolled pretty true, you just had to whack it a little bit. Would definitely play again though and would love to play the other two as well. Hilton Head itself was really fun and nice, golf courses on every corner! 1 Quote Radspeed Driver 10.5* Radspeed 3W 14.5* JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4i-PW RTX Zipcore Wedge 52* Mid Bounce RTX Zipcore Wedge 56* Mid Bounce Kirkland Signature KS1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Going for a few weeks of R&R and astonished by the 25%+ increase in all the greens fees across the board. Yikes. 1 Quote Mixed bag... Mizzy irons, Callaway Woods, Vokey Wedges, Odyssey putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_Howell34 Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 I am actually going back here for work later this week and if I can work all my duties in on Thursday, going to play Old South Golf Links Friday morning. Heard great things about it in this forum! Quote Radspeed Driver 10.5* Radspeed 3W 14.5* JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4i-PW RTX Zipcore Wedge 52* Mid Bounce RTX Zipcore Wedge 56* Mid Bounce Kirkland Signature KS1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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