Hilton Head Golf News

After almost literally throwing “caution to the wind” last Labor Day weekend, organizers are planning the 25th anniversary edition of an Island tradition, the Hilton Head Island annual Celebrity Golf Tournament, slated September 2nd, 3rd and 4th at tree of Hilton Head’s most treasured layouts.

Last year’s tourney was jeopardized by the threat of Hurricane Frances, but Tournament Director Gayle Wingo said her group that benefits 18 children’s charities in Beaufort County, “made the decision to go forward and it became the Tournament Against All Odds. With a spirit of camaraderie unlike any we have ever experienced, our incredible sponsors, volunteers and celebrity participants braved the weekend and created our finest tournament ever.” 

While many golf destinations struggle to stay true to successful pasts, Hilton Head Island has never lost sights of its glorious roots. From the day the first course was born on Hilton Head in 1961 to today, the island golf community has always vaued quality over quantity – a belief that has earned Hilton Head the reputation as The Golf Island.

Hilton Head, which truly began its journey to treasured golf destination with the 1969 opening of Harbour Town Golf Links -- host course to the PGA TOUR Heritage Classic for more than three decades, boasts more than 20 public golf courses featuring the works of great architects such as Arnold Palmer, Arthur Hills, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus.

Golfer’s come to Hilton Head Island seeking a memorable golf experience. They expect perfect golf conditions, impeccable course conditioning, challenging layouts and friendly service.

While this standard of golf can be found throughout the Hilton Head area, one impressive portfolio of courses is providing such a high quality of challenging, diversified and rewarding golf that visitors to the island need to look no further when making tee time plans for their entire stay.

Robber’s Row, Planter’s Row and Barony Course at Port Royal Golf Club join Shipyard Golf Club and Oyster Reef Golf Club in creating as dynamic, varied and enjoyable a collection of golf courses as there is in the South Carolina Lowcountry. While each course boasts its own unique character and challenges, all five have been expertly designed by some of the biggest names in golf, including Pete Dye, Rees Jones and George Cobb, and enjoy unrivaled course conditioning and customer service.