No matter the combination of play at Hilton Head National, you'll face huge greens that are lightning fast, lush fairways that don't offer an even stance, some water and some sand among the 27 holes. It's a formidable stew that requires accuracy and strategy. The golf course offers great conditioning, friendly service and serenity, Lisa Allen writes. What else could you want?
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Everyone at Harbour Town Golf Links is a pro for a day, thanks to the forecaddie service and a setting that challenges the world's top golfers annually at the Verizon Heritage. Beware, though, the course presents hazards at every turn - even in the fairway. Trees, sand, water and the greens offer equal danger. But to those who experience Harbour Town, the golf course inspires awe, Lisa Allen writes.
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Oyster Reef Golf Club makes the best of its roots and parentage. The location provides the trees, Rees Jones provides the bunkers. Upon opening in 1982, Oyster Reef was dubbed one of the Top 25 new courses in America and continues to land on a variety of "best" lists. On this course, you'll know exactly what a Hilton Head course should be, and you'll see the deft hand of Jones while you're at it.
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No matter which of the three nines you play at Shipyard Golf Club, you'll enjoy them. Clipper and Brigantine are the bad cops, Galleon the nice, benevolent cop, so mix them up if you want, or go easy on yourself. It's a beautiful course, in great shape year round, thanks to the new greens, and an attentive staff. Try all three nines. You'll like all of them, for different reasons.
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The Ocean Course at Sea Pines Resort is the granddaddy of Hilton Head, the first course built on the island in 1960. It has aged extremely well, with a bevy of creative challenges. The Ocean is the golf course that people in Ohio play in their heads in February, recalling the salty breeze, sun, palm trees and peace.
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In Heron Point, legendary designer Pete Dye crafted a gem at Sea Pines Resort, complete with every hazard in the book and plenty of options. Despite the five sets of tees, don't expect to play the course on your terms. Attack Heron Point as Dye intended, or you'll pay the price.
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