What is the best time of year to golf in Hilton Head?

Mar – May, Sep – Nov (Apr, May, Oct). Coastal humidity

How much does a golf trip to Hilton Head cost?

Plan on $1,800–$4,300 per golfer for a 4-night trip including lodging, rounds, food and ground transport. Flights are extra.

What airport should I fly into for Hilton Head?

SAV, about 45 miles from the resort area. Most national hubs offer non-stop service via Savannah/Hilton Head.

How many days should I plan for a Hilton Head golf trip?

4 nights is the sweet spot — enough for 3 full rounds plus a rest or sightseeing day.

Is Hilton Head good for buddy trips?

Yes — popular with Family, Couples, Buddies. Quieter evenings, ideal for golf-focused groups.

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South Carolina

Hilton Head

Harbour Town, live oaks and an easy island rhythm.

LuxuryCouplesEasy logistics

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Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Typical trip: 4 nights · 4 rounds
Typical cost: $1,300–$3,000; per golfer, excl. flights
Nearest airport: SAV; ~45 min drive

Why go

Why Hilton Head

Hilton Head offers a premier golf experience with world-class courses, stunning Lowcountry landscapes, and upscale amenities, perfect for a luxurious golf getaway.

Course depth
Roughly 24+ meaningful courses, so a long trip never runs out of golf.
Resort comfort
Full-service lodging and the polish of a destination resort.

Best for

Luxury
Couples
Easy logistics

Season

When to go

Best in Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Dec–Feb can work well too. Jul–Aug is playable but usually less comfortable. Weather varies year to year.

Best months
Good shoulder months
Less ideal weather

The golf

Courses worth building the trip around

Resort

Harbour Town Golf Links

Elite course quality · Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus

$375–$525 · Estimated rate

Resort

May River at Palmetto Bluff

Resort guests can book · Jack Nicklaus

$250–$350 · Estimated rate

Resort

Heron Point by Pete Dye

Resort guests can book · Pete Dye

$150–$250 · Estimated rate

Resort

Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III

Resort guests can book · Davis Love III

$200–$325 · Estimated rate

Public

Robert Trent Jones at Palmetto Dunes

Open to the public · Robert Trent Jones Sr.

$120–$220 · Estimated rate

Public

George Fazio at Palmetto Dunes

Open to the public · George Fazio

$110–$200 · Estimated rate

Rates are per round for visitors and vary by month and guest type. "Official rate" is published by the course; everything else is an estimate.

What it costs

What a trip here costs

$1,300–$3,000

Typical per golfer for a 3-night trip, flights not included.

Sample trip breakdown · November

Golf (incl. tips, carts): $1,330
Lodging: $1,480
Food & drinks: $490
Local transportation: $130
Flights: Not included

Estimates, not live prices. Costs change with the month, the courses you pick, your lodging and how the group shares rooms.

Where to stay

Stay in Hilton Head Island
Where TeeTrip's sample trip is based — closest to the core courses.
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa

Getting there

Nearest airport: SAV
Airport to Hilton Head: ~45 min drive
Rental car: Useful
Flight or drive: Depends on your city

Add your home city in Find My Golf Trip to see whether it's drivable or a short, medium or long flight.

Sample trip

A sample TeeTrip

What TeeTrip's planner builds for four golfers in November: 4 nights, 4 rounds, based in Hilton Head Island. Nothing here is reserved — change any of it.

$3,430 estimated per golfer

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Sample trip · Hilton Head

Day 1
Arrival
Welcome dinner at Skull Creek Boathouse
Day 2
Golf day
Round 1: Harbour Town Golf Links · ~15 min
Day 3
Golf day
Round 2: May River at Palmetto Bluff · ~25 min
Day 4
Golf day
Round 3: Heron Point by Pete Dye · ~15 min
Day 5
Final round & departure
Final round: Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III · ~10 min

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