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Bluffton emerges from Hilton Head Island's shadow in South Carolina's Lowcountry

It wasn't all that long ago when cars raced by this undeveloped stretch of the South Carolina Lowcountry headed for the hot, hip and happening Hilton Head Island. Those days are long gone, my friends, especially for golfers. Bluffton can legitimately stand on its own among the top golf destinations in the Southeast.

Beyond the Grand Strand: A low-key lifestyle attracts golfers to the South Carolina Lowcountry

The Lowcountry around Hilton Head, S.C. might as well be called the "low key country," too. That natural feel is probably the major difference between this area and the Grand Strand to the north. In the Lowcountry, the golf courses and residential and commercial developments tend to be more thoughtful and less intrusive. If you want a relaxing vacation, come to the Lowcountry.

Spring Island gets high marks as another super master planned community in South Carolina s Lowcountry

Just 35 minutes from Hilton Head and Savannah -- in the heart of South Carolina's famous Lowcountry -- Spring Island is an exclusive 3,000-acre private community that is limited to just 410 families. What's the selling point of Spring Island? It's a luxurious and private respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But it doesn't come cheap, Larry Olmsted writes.

Spring Island gets high marks as another super master planned community in South Carolina s Lowcountry

Just 35 minutes from Hilton Head and Savannah -- in the heart of South Carolina's famous Lowcountry -- Spring Island is an exclusive 3,000-acre private community that is limited to just 410 families. What's the selling point of Spring Island? It's a luxurious and private respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But it doesn't come cheap, Larry Olmsted writes.

Spring Island gets high marks as another super master planned community in South Carolina s Lowcountry

Just 35 minutes from Hilton Head and Savannah -- in the heart of South Carolina's famous Lowcountry -- Spring Island is an exclusive 3,000-acre private community that is limited to just 410 families. What's the selling point of Spring Island? It's a luxurious and private respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But it doesn't come cheap, Larry Olmsted writes.

Travel tips: Ten things you should know about Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island is famous for Harbour Town Golf Links and the iconic candy-striped lighthouse. But there is a lot of other things to learn about this idyllic coastal spot of the Carolina lowcountry. If you've never been, here are ten things you should know about golf on Hilton Head Island.

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort: A staple for Hilton Head Island golf vacations

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort is lauded by countless travel experts as a world-class resort for golf, tennis and families. This is thanks to its three designer golf courses, a tennis center that rarely falls out of the top five in the world and Shelter Cove Marina, which is large enough to handle yachts of up to 120 feet. Thousands of visitors yearly can attest to Palmetto Dunes' mastery of leisure living in accommodations that range from swanky hotel rooms to oceanside mansions.

A gourmet guide to the best on site dining options after golf on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island has some of the best golf anywhere, but the enjoyment of the day isn't over once your 18 holes are up. Food in the Lowcountry offers plenty of tasty highlights, making for a great 19th hole. Here's a guide to some of the best on-site dining for those of you who come off the course looking for a bite.

Near Hilton Head Island, Bluffton has must-play courses of its own

Not all of the Hilton Head area's best golf courses are on the island itself. In fact, Bluffton is generally more convenient to get to and serves up its own brand of coastal resort golf.

Play Harbour Town Golf Links on the cheap this summer

Most PGA Tour venues, if they allow public play at all, can be pricy rounds. In fact, courses that run below $200 peak season are on the lower end of the median. So golfers who have been looking to play a top tour venue may want to check out this deal from Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island.