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Located just a 2.5 hour drive\u00a0from Augusta, Palmetto Dunes offers visitors three unique 18-hole Championship golf experiences.<\/p>\n
The Jones Course<\/strong> has some of the best water views on Hilton Head Island. The challenging bunker placements and wide fairways\u00a0make this track inviting for players\u00a0of all skill levels. The\u00a0offshore winds also pose an added challenge to every shot.<\/p>\n As the only par-70 public golf course on Hilton Head Island, many argue that the George Fazio Course<\/strong> has the toughest final four holes in the area. The narrow tree-lined fairways create little room for error. Aeration begins May 16th, so get out there while the greens are still rolling!<\/p>\n The Arthur Hills Course<\/strong>\u00a0is definitely the shotmaker’s paradise,\u00a0as it requires precision and accuracy.\u00a0Stretches of dunes and water hazards\u00a0are scattered throughout the course, so be sure to brush up on\u00a0your short game before heading out.<\/p>\n Where to Stay: Palmetto Dunes Resort<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2. May River Golf Club at Palmetto Bluff | Bluffton, SC<\/strong><\/p>\n Shortly after its opening, Jack Nicklaus’ May River Championship Course<\/strong> was named the best new course by the South Carolina Course Ratings Panel. Located just 20 minutes from Palmetto Dunes, the 7,200 yards of rolling fairways and undulating greens gives players\u00a0a front row seat to the true South Carolina coastal experience. Nicklaus imported the bunker sand from Ohio due to its\u00a0angular grain, which adheres to the sloped surfaces in rough coastal weather. The back nine\u00a0is unique, as it consists of three\u00a0par-3’s, three par-4’s, and three par-5’s.<\/p>\n Where to Stay: Montage at Palmetto Bluff<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3. Reynolds Lake Oconee |\u00a0Greensboro, GA<\/strong><\/p>\n Reynolds Lake Oconee provides visitors with five spectacular courses. Whether it’s the three 9-hole par-36 courses at the National Golf Course<\/strong>, or the beautiful Great Waters Course<\/strong> (arguably one of the most scenic\u00a0par-72 courses in the Southeast), the views do not\u00a0disappoint. The dense forests, challenging bunker placements, and lakefront scenery provide a first-class golf experience unlike any other. If you’re looking for a more remote experience with plenty of course options, Reynolds Lake Oconee is the perfect spot.<\/p>\n Where to Stay: The Ritz-Carlton at Reynolds Lake Oconee<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4. The Sea Pines Resort\u00a0| Hilton Head Island, SC<\/strong><\/p>\n Those who’ve played Harbour Town Golf Links<\/strong> understand why it is a favorite among PGA Tour players. Home to the RBC Heritage since 1969, Harbour Town Golf Links was designed by Pete Dye\u00a0with the help of professional golfer Jack Nicklaus. The course was renovated in\u00a02015 with an updated irrigation system and new bermuda grass. The tee boxes, fairways, and roughs were placed with Celebration Bermuda Grass while the greens were re-grassed with TifEagle Bermuda. The overhanging oaks and the famous 18th on\u00a0the Calibogue Sound will keep you coming back for more.<\/p>\n Named South Carolina’s 2015 Course of the Year, Heron Point<\/strong> is one of two Dye masterpieces at Sea Pines. Dye supervised the 2014 course renovations with the goal of making it\u00a0more player-friendly. Dye’s team softened the contours around the greens and enlarged the putting surfaces. At 7,000 yards from the tips, the course can be played by golfers of all skill levels – with 7 tee boxes on every hole.<\/p>\n As the first course built on Hilton Head Island in 1962 by prolific architect George Cobb, the Ocean Course<\/strong> at Sea Pines embraces the true coastal golf experience. This breathtaking course boasts one of only two oceanfront holes on Hilton Head Island and poses delightful challenges to novices and veterans alike. As a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary course, this esteemed Hilton Head location features strategically placed lagoons and bunkers that will offers a fabulous Southern Lowcountry experience for all players\u00a0lucky enough to play.<\/p>\n Where to Stay: The Inn & Club at Harbour Town<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5. The Heritage Collection | Hilton Head, SC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a>