Hilton Head Island

Accommodations:

Westin Resort

Location:

Port Royal Plantation. Three decades ago, when Hilton Head Island was little more than a forgotten wilderness, this island became the first area in American to blend resort development with a deep concern for preserving the environment.  With this standard established, they made a paradise with all the amenities.  You will discover great golf, fine dining, charming shops, bike and walking paths and wonderful accommodations.  From the beautiful harbor lighthouse to the miles of sandy beaches, you will enjoy everything about Hilton Head Island, especially the golf.  The Westin Resort overlooks the wide sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean.  It is reminiscent of the grand hotels of the turn of the century, where gentle manners and gracious hospitality are simply expected.  The 410 spacious guest rooms, each with a private balcony, overlook the ocean or the island.  Luxurious 2 and 3 bedroom golf villas are also available.  Cost includes green fees, carts and taxes.

Shipyard Plantation
This 27-hole layout is the only course not located within a good tee shot from your lodging, but is worth the ten minute trip.   It wanders through tall pines, magnolias and moss-draped oaks and is the former home of the Hilton Head Seniors International.  Designed by George Cobb & Willard Byrd.  Two of the three inter-connecting nines are combined for a unique and challenging 18-hole round. The original Clipper and Galleon courses create an exciting combination of long fairways and perilous hazards, while the Brigantine course winds its way around lagoons and breathtaking terrain. Adding to the beauty are the many lagoons and ponds, but the also added to the challenge and is home to many alligators.  

Port Royal is home to 54 holes of legendary golf and a beautiful antebellum clubhouse located on one of Hilton Head Islands' most pristine plantations. All courses start and end at the plantation house. One course is closed for the members each day while the other two are available to guests.  This award-winning club has hosted the PGA Hilton Head Seniors International and has been ranked as one of the "Top 75 U.S. Golf Resorts" by Golf Digest. Port Royal features three uniquely challenging 18-hole championship golf courses and a Racquet Club that is heralded as one of the "Top 50 Greatest U.S. Tennis Resorts" by Tennis Magazine. Its 16 courts showcase all three Grand Slam surfaces. The new course superintendent has this place looking the best it’s been in years. 

Barony Course 
This George Cobb & Willard Byrd collaboration will challenge you with greens guarded by deep bunkers and Bermuda rough. Although the track appears to be relatively open, the real test is your approach.  This is a course where, accuracy not length is paramount.  The layout ranges from 5183 yards to 6543, so don’t try to over power it.  Some of the holes on this course play along the ocean, so count on wind affecting your shots.

Planter's Row
Designed by Willard Byrd, this track has rolling tree-lined fairways. Water comes into play on several holes, and its large and undulating greens require a skilled touch.  Great finishing hole that only measures 480 yards, but with a narrow landing areas even your second shot can end up in the trees on the left or water on the right.  By the time you get to this hole, you will finally realize, this is a shot maker's course and also why the PGA Senior Tour played here in the 80’s.  .

Robber's Row
Redesigned in 1994 by Pete Dye, cuts through beautiful stands of magnolias and live oaks. Approach shots require accuracy to the well-bunkered greens.  This is a very scenic course with a set of four very challenging par 3's.  If you have a fade, you'll love this course.  The doglegs turn from left to right.  Rich in history, Robber's Row is set atop former Civil War grounds on the marsh side of the plantation and features historical markers on several holes describing events relevant to the area. Although tee-shot landing areas are quite generous, approach shots require accuracy to the well-bunkered greens.