Courses, Travel & Tee Times

Love old school design Tee off on these Hilton Head Island golf courses for traditionalists

Hilton Head Island offers diverse options on the golf course. There's water, marsh, sand and lots of sunshine. But tradition? There's that too! Several golf courses on the island reward smart, accurate play without randomly punishing good shots. Others makes excellent use of the island's geography. Whether it's the 100-year-old ambiance of the tight, tree-lined fairways or a tropical flavor, Hilton Head takes care of golfers who enjoy traditional course designs.

Hilton Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island A luxurious tropical surprise

You won't forget the Hilton Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island. You'll remember the meandering paths through thick vegetation and the well equipped, 550-square-foot rooms. The hotel is a slice of the luxurious tropics plopped on the Atlantic Coast. The Hilton Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island is all about choices. What you'll choose is to come back, to your tropical home away from home.

Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa Room with a view

The best part of the Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa is the roominess. One walks into a spacious, bright lobby with a wall of windows overlooking the pool and behind that, the ocean. You are the master of your domain, not a rat in a maze. The wide-open resort has a lot to offer, from dining at Conroy's and Ocean Blue, to relaxing at Hammock Point or Spa Soleil.

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort Spa Find your way to relaxation

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is impressive in several aspects, from size to service to the breadth and depth of its wellness resources. From fitness to rejuvenation at the spa to the healthy superfoods on the menus, your needs will be met, whether you were aware you had them or not. Oh yeah, and there is that Atlantic Ocean right over the dunes. This resort doesn't miss a thing.

The best of Hilton Head Island off course

Aside from great golf courses, Hilton Head Island is a top tennis destination, and the area boasts fishing, biking and canoeing and kayaking. There are more than 250 restaurants, 200 shops and 24 golf courses on the island, as well as scores more just off it. Here's a look at some of the many different sights of Hilton Head Island in pictures.

Hilton Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island

Hilton Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island utilizes every corner of its property to provide a memorable visit, from beach loungers just off the walkway under a tree to hammocks near the beach. Glimpse the resort in this photo gallery.

Ocean Point Golf Links at Fripp Island Resort

You might say the Ocean Point Golf Links at Fripp Island Resort is a view with a course around it. Designed by George Cobb in the 1960s, the views have improved with more elevated tee boxes. It's not a long track, but strategy, shot placement and factoring in the wind are keys to a good round.

Hilton Head Island The excitement continues at the home of the Heritage

On the heels of the PGA Tour's Verizon Heritage, the excitement continues with the Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest, the Art Market at Historic Honey Horn, and BRAVO, a celebration of area arts and culture. Those planning a visit now can partake of some incredible accommodations specials, golf packages and events, Blanche T. Sullivan writes.

Ocean Creek Course at Fripp Island Resort near Hilton Head

Davis Love III had at his disposal a beautiful palette on which to lay his first course, Ocean Creek Golf Course at Fripp Island Resort in 1995. The golf course meanders through dense tropical vegetation, emerges alongside a vast river, and darts over dune lines. It's a short, shot-making course that puts your accuracy to the test.

Love the long ball Let er rip on these Hilton Head golf courses for big hitters

Hilton Head has several golf courses that exceed 7,000 yards. It isn't all fun and games, mind you. Given the island's preponderance of trees and some tight doglegs, some holes keep you from letting it rip, come what may. Still, the length is there, so if you just got a new driver and that puppy's yearning to run free, here are some romper rooms for the big-hitting crowd.