Golf Near Forest Beach
Hilton Head Island is one of America's premier golf destinations, with over 20 courses within a short drive of Forest Beach. Whether you're chasing a bucket-list round at Harbour Town or a relaxed afternoon at a public course, you'll find it here.
Courses Near Forest Beach
A selection of the best courses within easy reach of your Forest Beach rental.
Harbour Town Golf Links
Sea Pines Resort · Designed by Pete Dye & Jack Nicklaus
Host of the RBC Heritage PGA Tour event. One of the most iconic courses in the country, finishing at the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse.
Heron Point by Pete Dye
Sea Pines Resort · Designed by Pete Dye
A classic Lowcountry layout winding through maritime forest and tidal marshes. Challenging and scenic in equal measure.
Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III
Sea Pines Resort · Designed by Davis Love III
A redesigned classic with ocean views and a more open, links-style feel. Great for players of all skill levels.
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Palmetto Dunes · Designed by Arthur Hills, Robert Trent Jones, George Fazio
Three distinct 18-hole courses in one resort, each with a different character. The Arthur Hills course is a particular favorite for its lagoon-lined fairways.
Shipyard Golf Club
Shipyard Plantation · Designed by George Cobb
A 27-hole layout in a quiet, wooded setting. Less crowded than the resort courses and a great value option for a relaxed round.
Hilton Head National Golf Club
Off-island (Bluffton) · Designed by Gary Player & Bobby Weed
A highly rated public course just across the bridge in Bluffton. Excellent conditions and more affordable than the resort courses.
Golf Planning Tips
Make the most of your Hilton Head golf trip with these practical pointers.
Book tee times as early as possible — popular courses like Harbour Town fill weeks in advance during peak season (March–May and October).
Resort courses require a Sea Pines gate pass for non-guests. Factor in the $10–15 gate fee when budgeting your round.
Shipyard Golf Club is the closest major course to Forest Beach and often has better availability than the Sea Pines courses.
The RBC Heritage PGA Tour event is held at Harbour Town every April. If you're visiting then, book well ahead — the island fills up fast.
Morning tee times are cooler and often less crowded. Afternoon rounds in summer can be very hot — bring plenty of water.
Plan a round during your Forest Beach stay
Combine your Forest Beach vacation with a round of Hilton Head golf. Explore courses in nearby Sea Pines and Shipyard, with options to build a golf outing into your beach getaway. GolfHiltonHead.com helps you review the courses and find official golf resources before making your plans.
Sea Pines and Shipyard are resort communities near Forest Beach. Course access, fees, and availability vary — confirm details directly with each course before your visit.
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