Tee Times
Tee times on Hilton Head range from same-day walk-ons at Shipyard to 60-day advance bookings at Harbour Town. Here's how each community handles reservations — and when to book.
Resort courses open booking 30–60 days out. Semi-private courses typically allow public bookings 7–14 days in advance. Private clubs require member access. The Bluffton courses are the most flexible — often bookable same-day.
Book via: SeaPines.com or resort concierge
Resort guests get priority booking windows. Non-resort visitors can book through the Sea Pines website. Twilight rates (after 2 PM) offer significant savings.
Peak tip
Harbour Town books out weeks in advance in March–May. Book the moment your travel dates are confirmed.
Book via: PalmettoDunes.com or resort concierge
All three courses are bookable through the same portal. Package deals combining multiple rounds are available through the resort.
Peak tip
The Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course fills fastest — book it first when planning a multi-round trip.
Book via: PortRoyalGolf.com or resort front desk
Two classic north-island resort courses. Quieter than the south-end resorts with a more traditional pace of play.
Peak tip
Port Royal is often more available than the south-end resorts — a good fallback if Harbour Town or Palmetto Dunes are booked.
Book via: ShipyardGolf.com
Three nine-hole layouts combined into flexible 18-hole rounds. Central island location near Coligny Beach.
Peak tip
The most flexible resort booking on the island — often available with shorter notice than Sea Pines or Palmetto Dunes.
Book via: Each course directly — Oyster Reef, Country Club of HH, Dolphin Head
Semi-private courses with limited public access. Oyster Reef has the best views — Port Royal Sound throughout.
Peak tip
Public tee times are limited — call each course directly rather than relying on third-party booking sites.
Book via: Golden Bear Golf Club and Golf Club at Indigo Run directly
Two signature designs — Jack Nicklaus and Tom Fazio — with limited public access. Worth the extra planning effort.
Peak tip
Public tee times are available but limited. Book as early as the window allows.
Book via: Palmetto Hall Golf Club directly
Two architecturally distinct semi-private courses on the north island. Both offer public tee times with advance booking.
Peak tip
The Robert Cupp course is the more architecturally distinctive of the two — prioritize it if you can only play one.
Book via: Each course directly or GolfNow
Three fully public courses just off the island. Old South Golf Links has the best scenery — Intracoastal Waterway views throughout. Hilton Head National is the Gary Player design.
Peak tip
The most flexible booking on the island — great for last-minute rounds or groups that want value without sacrificing quality.
Booking tips
Book anchor rounds first
Decide which course your group most wants to play, confirm that date, then build the rest of the itinerary around it.
Twilight rates save money
Most resort courses offer twilight rates after 2 PM — often 30–50% less than morning rates. A good option for afternoon rounds.
Peak season is March–May
Spring is the busiest golf season on the island — the RBC Heritage brings crowds in April. Book as early as possible for spring travel.
Fall is the local favorite
September through November offers comfortable temperatures, shorter booking windows, and lower rates than spring. Many locals consider it the best golf season.
For Harbour Town Golf Links during peak season (March–May), book 30–60 days in advance — it fills out weeks ahead. Palmetto Dunes and Port Royal are typically bookable 14–30 days out. Semi-private courses (Hilton Head Plantation, Indigo Run, Palmetto Hall) open public windows 7 days out. The Bluffton courses are the most flexible — often available same-day or with a few days' notice.
Yes — most resort courses have online booking through their own websites (SeaPines.com, PalmettoDunes.com, ShipyardGolf.com). Third-party platforms like GolfNow also list availability for many courses. For semi-private courses, calling the pro shop directly often gets you better availability than third-party sites.
Spring (March–May) is the most popular season — mild temperatures and the RBC Heritage spotlight. Fall (September–November) is the local favorite — comfortable weather, shorter booking windows, and lower rates. Summer is hot and humid but courses are less crowded. Winter is mild by mainland standards but some courses reduce hours.
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