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En route to Hilton Head? Don't miss these must-play golf courses in nearby Bluffton, S.C.
Traveling to Hilton Head Island for golf? You don't have to wait to arrive on the island to unpack the clubs. Here are some nearby courses in Bluffton on which to let your inner golfer free before you even cross the Intracoastal Waterway to Hilton Head. From Crescent Pointe Golf Club and Eagle's Pointe, to Old South and Island West, there's something for everyone.
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A gourmet guide to the best on-site dining options after golf on Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island has some of the best golf anywhere, but the enjoyment of the day isn't over once your 18 holes are up. Food in the Lowcountry offers plenty of tasty highlights, making for a great 19th hole. Here's a guide to some of the best on-site dining for those of you who come off the course looking for a bite.
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Ten reasons to take your next golf vacation on Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island has long been a top spot for golfers, beginning in the 1960s with Sea Pines Resort's Ocean Course and Harbour Town Golf Links. Even from those high standards, it's improved even more with age. From top-flight fishing to miles of beaches to gourmet food, here are 10 reasons to pack your clubs and go.
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A gourmet guide to the best on-site dining options after golf on Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island has some of the best golf anywhere, but the enjoyment of the day isn't over once your 18 holes are up. Food in the Lowcountry offers plenty of tasty highlights, making for a great 19th hole. Here's a guide to some of the best on-site dining for those of you who come off the course looking for a bite.
... full article »Ten reasons to take your next golf vacation on Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island has long been a top spot for golfers, beginning in the 1960s with Sea Pines Resort's Ocean Course and Harbour Town Golf Links. Even from those high standards, it's improved even more with age. From top-flight fishing to miles of beaches to gourmet food, here are 10 reasons to pack your clubs and go.
... full article »Are you ready for Hilton Head Island's toughest golf courses?
Numbers don't lie, especially when it comes to a course's slope and rating. So here's a fairly indisputable list of the toughest golf courses on Hilton Head Island -- from Harbour Town Golf Links to Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. The numbers are based on playing from the tips, but the slopes and ratings for these courses stay pretty high no matter which tees you play. And therein is the key.
... full article »A buddy trip to Hilton Head Island will exceed expectations
Hilton Head Island is the perfect spot for a buddy golf outing. There are a range of options from the reasonable to the dear. No matter what you choose, you'll get far more than you pay for. That's the Hilton Head way. With 24 courses -- from Sea Pines Resort, to Palmetto Dunes, to Palmetto Bluff -- and countless accommodation options, the island has something for every golf group.
... full article »Photo gallery: Crescent Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton, S.C.
Just over the bridge from Hilton Head Island lies Crescent Pointe Golf Club, a course that's a break from the usual along the South Carolina coast. Atop that, the scenery is gorgeous. Arnold Palmer really worked his magic on this Lowcountry gem, which will keep you on your toes from start to finish.
... full article »How to score at Old South Golf Links
Old South Golf Links does things its own way. The course, with few homes around it, is breathtaking with moss-covered oaks and marsh views. Water is a common presence on the course, but it's not overbearing. The best features are the many opportunities to rack up pars and occasional birdies. Golf writer Lisa Allen takes you through the course, hole by hole, and tells you how.
... full article »Accuracy and strategy are the keys to success at Crescent Pointe Golf Club
Crescent Pointe Golf Club, an Arnold Palmer signature course, is one of the most creative layouts around. The course, located just off Hilton Head Island, is fraught with bunkers and quirky holes that toss aside the typical plan of a driver and a short iron. Crescent Pointe is all about accuracy and strategy.
... full article »In town for The Heritage? Five things to do off the golf course
You're on Hilton Head Island to watch the action at the PGA Tour's Heritage golf tournament at Harbour Town Golf Links, but you're looking for something else to do when you're not at the course. Luckily for you, you don't have to look far. From beaches to seafood, live music to shopping, the island and the Lowcountry offer a lot to the visiting golf fan.
... full article »Photo gallery: The Dye course at Colleton River Plantation Club in Bluffton, S.C.
The Dye course at Colleton River Plantation in Bluffton begins in stunning fashion and builds from there. The scenery is breathtaking, with views of the Atlantic Ocean on 11 holes and centuries old live oaks standing sentry. The golf is something else, too, Lisa Allen writes.
... full article »Colleton River Plantation's Dye course: It just might be one of Pete's best
There is nothing mundane about the links-style Dye course at Colleton River Plantation, located a few miles from Hilton Head Island in Bluffton, S.C. It pulled together elements that cannot be duplicated: gorgeous oceanside real estate, gifted designers and a staff relentless about maintenance and service. Member or guest, playing here really is a privilege, Lisa Allen writes.
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