Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort Offers The Ultimate Escape For Group Travelers |
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Voted one of the World's Best Golf Resorts by Travel + Leisure Golf's annual reader survey, Palmetto Dunes offers more amenities, more golf and more fun than any other resort in the Southeast. Plus, this world-class vacation destination has been consistently honored as one of the nation's top resorts by Golf magazine. Group travel is a specialty at Palmetto Dunes, a full-service beachfront paradise offering golf packages and group incentives throughout the year. Whether you're planning a family reunion, golf buddy trip or a getaway with a few close friends, this stunning oceanfront resort has just what you're looking for.
GOLF PARADISE Each of the outstanding courses - designed by giants like Robert Trent Jones, George Fazio and Arthur Hills -- is rated four stars or higher by Fodor's Golf Digest Places to Play. This world-class resort also has the distinction of offering Hilton Head Island's only fleet of Coolwell air-conditioned golf carts and Segway X2 personal golf transporters. The resort staff can customize any golf package for small, medium of large groups. Special offers are available for three-night stays with three rounds of golf, but deals can be extended to include additional nights, extra rounds, replay rounds, meals and other resort activities. From tee times to group instruction to multicourse shotgun tournaments, the resort's events specialists can customize an itinerary that meets your needs. Some of the popular golf programs for larger groups at Palmetto Dunes include Segway Shoot Outs, "Birdie Ball" Target Contests, Closest to the Pin/Longest Drive and Glow in the Dark Golf. Palmetto Dunes offers vacationers a choice of three superb golf courses, each one unparalleled in design, and yet distinctly different and challenging. Travelers who have enjoyed premier golf vacations at other resorts understand that Palmetto Dunes offers a unique and truly world-class golfing experience. The Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course, completely renovated not long ago at a cost of $3 million, was rated among the best courses in the Southeast by readers of Golfweek magazine. Its signature hole, the par-five 10th, offers a sweeping and breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. This stellar hole has the distinction of being one of only two oceanfront holes on Hilton Head Island. The George Fazio Course is regarded by many golfers as the island's most challenging championship course. Designed by famed golf architect George Fazio, it is ranked among America's top 100 courses and stands apart as the only par-70 course on the island. The Arthur Hills Course offers a careful blend of beauty and challenge. Built on a series of rolling dunes, the Arthur Hills Course presents many opportunities for off-balance lies. Stands of palm trees and palmettos line the graceful fairway. Ocean breezes add to the challenge. The importance of precision play is amplified by 10 holes on the water. The three superbly sculpted golf courses at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort showcase the natural beauty of Hilton Head Island the sea islands of South Carolina. They've also attracted the attention of professional golfers and national media. You'll see why Golf magazine has awarded Palmetto Dunes a Silver Medal and consistently named this golfer's paradise one of the Country's Top 75 Resorts Golf legends Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson honed their skills on the Arthur Hills Course when both were college athletes. The Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course has been named the "Golf Course of the Year" in South Carolina by the South Carolina Board of Directors of the National Golf Course Owners Association. In addition to outstanding golf, guests can enjoy world-class golf instruction at the acclaimed Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy, one of the nation's leading golf instruction programs. A world leader in providing quality golf instruction and support, the Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy offers an array of programs for golfers ages 12 to adult. The programs are taught by an accomplished team of teaching pros, many of whom have the distinction of being former PGA Tour professionals. Doug Weaver, former PGA Tour pro and U.S. Open record holder, serves as Director of Instruction at Palmetto Dunes the Golf Academy. A Golf Digest Top 10 South Carolina instructor, Weaver boasts more than 20 years of experience as a playing professional and instructor, and has played and practiced with such PGA Tour notables as Vijay Singh, Nick Faldo, Tom Watson, Sandy Lyle, and PGA Champion Paul Azinger, among others. In addition to golf, Palmetto Dunes also features a world-class tennis center, three miles of pristine beaches, 25 miles of paved bike trails, deep-sea fishing and a one-of-a-kind 11-mile lagoon network that's perfect for kayaking and canoeing. Plus, enjoy dolphin cruises, nature tours, outdoor adventure, crabbing, kids activities and more. Shelter Cove Harbour, which is conveniently located directly across the street from Palmetto Dunes, provides plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment options, all located in a scenic Mediterranean-style waterfront setting. This year-round resort offers gourmet on-site catering, an incomparable selection of activities, a wide range of accommodations and an event planning staff dedicated to delivering the ultimate in customer service. Groups receive complimentary yardage books, special gifts and preferred rates. This stellar resort specializes in group golf events, making sure that any gathering on the green will be a smashing success.
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ACCOMMODATIONS At this world-class resort, you'll find the island's premier selection of rental homes, ranging from 3 to 7 bedrooms. Many luxury homes feature gourmet kitchens, private pools and multiple living areas as well as outdoor grills and oceanfront views. There's no reason to "rough it" during a golf buddy trip to Palmetto Dunes! Book your reservation directly through Palmetto Dunes to ensure that each person will enjoy his or her own comfortable bed, eliminating the need to sleep on a couch or sleeper sofa. Book your reservation directly through Palmetto Dunes to enjoy preferred rates and premium access to all resort amenities. Guests enjoy the value and the flexibility of staying in a private villa, which offers the ability to cook some of your own meals and to share the cost of accommodations with family and friends. Because the villas at Palmetto Dunes are much larger than traditional hotel rooms, they also offer a spacious alternative. Villas are available overlooking the spectacular beachfront at Palmetto Dunes, the scenic harbor at Shelter Cove or any of the resort's three stunning golf courses. Villa amenities include oceanfront pools, complex hot tubs, decks, balconies, garages and more. The professional staff at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort can help plan any group event, from a business retreat to a corporate meeting. For more information or to plan your next meeting at Palmetto Dunes, please visit www.palmettodunes.com online or call the Group Events department at 866-400-7875 |
Palmetto Dunes
Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C. has earned a sterling reputation
as a vacation destination, but this award-winning resort also excels at planning
memorable golf outings for groups of every size.
