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Oyster Reef Golf Club

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Oyster Reef Golf Club features one of the most breathtaking golf holes in Hilton Hills Islands. A masterpiece of popular golf course architect, Rees Jones, this golf vacation destination is one of the “Top 20 Golf Course in the Carolinas”. This golf heaven has won several accolades from golf enthusiasts and and is one of the “Top 75 US Golf Resorts” by Golf Digest, and the “2006 Golf Club of the Year” by the Low Country Golf Course Owners Association.

This South Carolina golf vacation destination forms part of “The Heritage Collection” that is owned and managed by the Heritage Golf Group. Other golf courses operated by the company includes Palmetto Hall’s Robert Cupp, Palmetto Hall’s Arthur Hills, Port Royal’s Golf Club and Shipyard Golf Club.

Oyster Reef Golf Club features a massive 18-hole championship golf course across a 19-acre estate in the Carolinas. It is nestled in a perfect blend of salt-marsh wetlands, lagoons, lush green fairways, well manicured greens and eye-catching coastal vistas. The location is almost perfect that its designer had to do very minimal change in the natural environment to make the place a truly remarkable golf vacation destination.

Opened in 1982, this beautiful golf course in the heart of Low Country of South Carolina is a championship course that features a par 72 layout that comes with dogleg fairways lined with trees and bunkers that calls for shot accuracy. The most interesting hole at Oyster Reef Golf Club is said to be the par-3 6th hole that offers an amazing view of the Port Royal Sound.

Services like driving range, rental carts, and rental clubs are available at this popular golf trip destination. Oyster Reef Golf Club features more affordable golf vacation packages for groups and accepts payments in cash and using credit cards.

Palmetto Hall- Arthur Hills

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Given the finest characteristics of an ideal golf course, it is not at all surprising that Palmetto Hall – Arthur Hills was instantly named a classic by the Golf Digest Magazine.The course has since been cited as one of the “Best Places to Play” in 2008-09.

Created by the legendary Ohio-born designer Arthur Hills and opened for play in March 1991, this picturesque 18 hole masterpiece is heavily wooded with towering pines and moss-draped oaks that roll past crystalline lakes. Like other signature Hills creations, Palmetto Hall- Arthur Hills is fully integrated into the natural landscape. The par-72, 6918-yard course is strategically positioned across naturally rolling curves and features well manicured greens edged with bunkers to create more interesting games for golf enthusiasts.

Nestled quaintly in Hilton Head, South Carolina and favored with mild climate and sunny skies, Arthur Hills at Palmetto Hall is popular among golf enthusiasts for its remarkably challenging 18th hole that is bordered by a large lake. The par-4 18th hole was cited as one of the 2008-09’s top 18 holes in the Low Country by WTOC News. Although notorious for its difficult courses, this South Carolina golf vacation destination features four different teeing areas to provide every golfer a challenging, golfing experience.

A wide selection of golf vacation packages is available for both beginners and skilled golf enthusiasts. This premier golf destination also offer special packages for families and friends who are looking for a refreshing getaway in a picturesque golf resort villa. These packages provide golfers with access to all resort activities and amenities. This way, golf fanatics enjoys Palmetto Hall-Arthur Hills luxurious 14,000 square foot clubhouse, fully stocked golf shop, clubhouse dining facilities, and practice facility. Avail one of these golf vacation packages now and enjoy a perfect getaway in an ideal golf holiday destination.

Palmetto Hall – Robert Cupp Course

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Eminently playable, unique, and innovative are some of the many things that best describes the Palmetto Hall- Robert Cupp Course. This 18-hole golf facility in Hilton Head was designed by one of world’s top golf course designer – Robert Cupp. He was named as “Golf Architect of the Year” by Golf Word in 1992, a year prior to the opening of this semi-private club. What makes this golf course naturally attractive to both the local and foreign guests is that Cupp masterfully crafted the perfect mix of style and challenges. The layout was even considered as one of South Carolina’s toughest.

The Palmetto Hall – Robert Cupp Course offers all sorts of guests the fairest test in golf. From the back tees, the layout plays the demanding 7,079 yards with a 149 slope rating and a course rating of 75.6 for a Par 72. Some of the added features that create an ideal golfing experience include the diverse sand traps that were geometrically shaped, straight lines, and the sharp angles. The rolling landscape also makes each round more exciting that even the skilled golfers find it difficult to overcome. Add up the striking design that goes around the dense forests of pines and oaks as well as the vast saw grass marshes and one is off to a tough day at the greens.

Whether you have just started to golf or already skilled with swings and stances, the Palmetto Hall – Robert Cupp Course can accommodate almost any skill level. The 18 holes were designed to provide each golf enthusiast the fair test in golf as well as enhance golfing potentials to the fullest. Book with golf vacation experts now and realize an exciting golf vacation escape with family and friends.

Heron Point at the Sea Pines Resort

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The Heron Point is a Pete Dye golf gem that perfectly lies on South Carolina’s natural vast lands. This startling golf vacation destination is being highlighted by fairways with shifting elevations and dramatic angles, appealing surfaces that include a mixture of limestone, sand, and mulch, and the diverse grass features that make the layout very stunning. And being considered as Hilton Head’s second golf course, the Heron Point has already lived up with its celebrated reputation. What was once known as the Sea Marsh Course at the Sea Pines Resort has now been dubbed as the popular Heron Point at the Sea Pines Resort.

 

What makes the Heron Point quite different from the rest of the Carolina golf courses is that it was built on a flat land. And with ingenuity, the Heron point at the Sea Pines Resort came to existence. While on play, golfers will bump into plenty of water hazards that are evident on most of the holes as well as the tree-lined fairways that feature sharp angles. And to add up to the excitement, players have to make it through the surprising amount of undulation. Elevation changes and the movement of the greens are some of the challenging things that golfers must look forward to in order to beat the fairest ordeal in golf.

 

For the non-golfing guests, the Heron Point at the Sea Pines Resort would serve as a retreat away from the busy world. The wonderful blend of nature’s finest beauty and man’s creativity manifested in this ideal golf vacation escape has served as the convincing factors that would make guests stay longer and come back for more. Arrange with golf vacation experts now and head your way to Heron Point where pleasure and relaxation comes together.

Ocean Course at the Sea Pines Resort

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The Ocean Course at Sea Pines Resort is Hilton Head’s first golf course that was opened in 1960 and was rebuilt in 1995. This original George Cobb golf gem offers the 18-hole coastal golfing experience to enthusiasts of any skill level. During the intensive renovation of the entire golf course, Mark McCumber relived the glorious and memorable moments of the classics. From the longest tees, the course provides the 6,906 yards of play with the course rating of 72.8 and a slope rating 133.

Being one of South Carolina’s oldest courses, the Ocean Course at the Sea Pines Resort is all about challenges and nature’s finest. The layout features the strategically placed water hazards and bunkers, and while on play, golfers have their fair share of beautiful backdrops that overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Although the golf layout barely touches the ocean, holes number 15 and 16 provide a peek of the majestic ocean. To add up to the excitement, lagoons and marsh pools that perfectly blends with other hazards poses delightful challenges suitable enough even for the skilled and seasoned golfers. What has been dubbed as a classic golf course has now turned into an esteemed golf vacation destination that offers one of the finest golf encounters in whole of South Carolina.

At the Ocean Course at Sea Pines Resort, there is plenty of room even for the non-golfing guests. The artistic design of the golf course that was craftily incorporated to the area’s natural beauty provides the relaxing ambiance while on play. Tag along the entire family and make your dream golf trip a reality. There are golf vacation packages that will fit your preferences and budget. Book with golf vacation experts now and have the experience of a lifetime.

 

 

Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort

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Finesse, imagination, and shot-making is what every golfer needs when playing at the Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort. A known golf course of the legends, this amazing 18-hole layout offers the ultimate test in golf for almost any skill level. And being considered as one of PGA’s distinguished golf courses, Harbour Town offers the unique collection of some of the world’s finest Par-3s and a Par-4 18th which was considered as among the most feared in golf. And when the wind blows off the Calibogue Sound, expect challenging things to happen while on play.

Designed by the famed Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye, the Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort has also become consistent in its rankings as among the world’s best. Being home to the PGA’s Classic Heritage golf tournament, the layout is all about the perfect blend of challenge and beauty. The course was incorporated with various elements including some of the country’s smallest greens that compel golfers to take on more strategy and accuracy. Aside from the challenging Par 3s, the layout is also being highlighted by a candy-cane striped lighthouse. Palmer, Norman, Nicklaus, and Love III are some of the legends that played at this stunning golf vacation destination.

Since inception way back in 1970, the Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort has been attracting not just the golf enthusiasts, but reputable golf and travel publications as well. The course was rated #1 in the South Carolina state as cited by Golf Magazine. In 2007, Harbour Town was cited as Golf Digest’s “15th Best Public Course in the Country”. What makes this golf vacation escape exciting is that guests can play golf all year round. Each year, expected number of guests can reach up to 38,000. When opting for a vacation escape where golf and relaxation comes together, consider booking with golf vacation experts.

The Carolina Golf Club

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Regarded as the Number One East Coast golf vacation destination by Golf Digest in 2000, The Carolina Golf Club is famous for bringing back players to the authentic traditions of leisure, for which Sandhills golf resorts are known for. The Carolina is an impressive 18-hole, 6,584 yard, par-71 semi-private championship course designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer. The golf club served as the previous qualifying site for the Nationwide Tour’s Micosoukee Championship and the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic tournaments. The Carolinas evokes a golf tradition that’s truly steeped in history, making every golf experience fit for a king.

The Carolina Golf Club’s ageless layout and routing offers 18 holes of classic golf play. An expansive and impressive southern-style mansion clubhouse adds to the grandeur of the facility. At the clubhouse, a fine dining restaurant, snack bar and pro golf shop are found. The club also has a practice complex which includes a large putting green, short game practice area and driving range.  The golf vacation course’s layout is also ingeniously entwined into the area’s sandy soil, longleaf pine trees and natural environment. This has helped to create a soulful and invigorating experience for golfers of all skill levels.

The Carolina’s striking elevation changes of more than one hundred feet also help to recreate a vibrant, cascading landscape. With well-preserved natural wetland meander serving as the backdrop, the Carolina’s picturesque setting is sure to imprint a lasting impression in each golfer’s mind. This endearing golf vacation destination allows golfers to experience the true excitement and passion of the game providing them with the opportunity to bask in the natural splendor and masterful design of the course as well.

 

Hampton Hall Club

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Hampton Hall Club

Posted on March 28, 2011 by golfzoo

The Hampton Hall Club has been considered as one of Pete Dye’s signature courses that have become a constant tourist magnet. Considered as one of Hilton Head’s “player friendly golf course”, this exciting escape has been attracting all sorts of guests coming from almost all corners of the globe. Set right in the very heart of the magnificent Village, golfers of all skill levels can take advantage of the well-designed golf holes masterfully incorporated on the vast terrains of Hilton Head. From the back tees, the course plays at 7,489 yards. And unlike any other courses in the area, Hampton Hall provides the riskier and scarier options.

Although the Hampton Hall Club offers the limited access to the public, the layout has always been a top choice for golfers. Dye created the unique safe routes all the way to the greens. The Par-4, 470-yard hole #5 features a lake that extends towards the greens and is guarded by a repelling mound. And while approaching the end of the round, the final hole offers the excellent 495-yard closing. It features unseen wetlands, narrow fairways and ditch, and an elongated green that can be very demanding even for the accomplished golfers. And for those who have just started golfing, the place features a comprehensive practice facility where budding golf enthusiasts can work on with their strategies.

What makes the Hampton Hall Club an interesting place to visit is that it provides plenty of room for almost everyone. Guests can take advantage of the array of facilities including a Health and Fitness Center, a European-style Clubhouse, and a casual pub & grille. An extensive veranda that overlooks the lake is also featured where guests can spend intimate moments with loved ones. Book with golf vacation experts now and experience an exciting golf escape of a lifetime.

Southern Pines Golf Club

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In North Carolina’s Sandhills region, no other golf course architect has probably made a lasting impression as Donald Ross. One of Ross’ many creations in Sandhills is the Southern Pines Golf Club. Southern Pines is popularly referred to as a true shotmaker’s course. While this venerable golf vacation destination does not fully measure to the length of today’s golf courses, it compensates this disparity by offering a variety of shots from the tee, and even more challenging shots into the greens. At 6,300 yards, Southern Pines retains the moniker for having the most entertaining 18 holes of golf in Sandhills.

The Southern Pines Golf Club is an 18-hole, tree-lined parkland course which gives players the feel of playing in the early years of Pinehurst. In this golf vacation getaway, bump and run shots are the norm, as in the olden days, and tee shots commanded precision over mere length. With rolling and heaving terrain and several slopes to climb, Southern Pines is a pleasing reminder of the integrity and genuineness of the Golden Age of golf architecture. It is a must-play if you’re visiting the Southern Pines and Pinehurst area.

The Southern Pines Golf Club’s layout bears all the unique characteristics of the Golden Age of golf course architecture. In this course, water rarely plays a factor and the holes are well-positioned too. The next tee box is also not too far from the previous green and the tighter holes need not be overpowered by 350-yard drives. The Southern Pines layout has a slightly bygone-era rugged look and feel, with tightly-folding dogwoods and pine tree-lined fairways which lead every golfer to well-bunkered but small and tricky greens. This golf vacation getaway has a natural, exceptionally-toned design which best reflects the restrained mystery and soulful splendor of the Sandhills Region.

Skybrook Golf Club

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Snuggled-up amidst picturesque rolling terrains, the Skybrook Golf Club offers one of the most amazing views in the Charlotte metro area. The championship-caliber 18-hole golf course was opened for play in 2002, and has blossomed to become the “most favored to play” course by golfers in North Carolina. This lovely golf vacation destination offers the dramatic elevation changes and landing areas, which provide players a challenging yet friendly round of golf.

The Skybrook Golf Club was designed by noted golf course architect and designer John LaFoy. LaFoy ingeniously designed the course in such a way that it perfectly blends with the dramatic elevation changes, gorgeous natural scenery, and rolling hills and come up with the impressive championship golf facility. The course also provides guests with the best views of the landscape, all across its 7,000 yards of terrain. In this golf vacation escape, each golf hole has five tee boxes, which allow golfers of all skill levels to competitively play and fully savor the fresh air and stunning natural scenery.

The Skybrook Golf Club has successfully retained its moniker as Charlotte’s “most favored to play” course. Covering the vast lands of mountain-like terrain, this exciting golf vacation package option serves as the centerpiece of the classy Skybrook community. Here, both players and tourists will find a wide assortment of leisure and lifestyle facilities. A well-appointed Swim and Racquet Club,  practice facilities like chipping areas with practice bunker, grass tees and putting greens are a few of the perks offered. LaFoy, like in his previous projects, has made it a habit of putting bunkers between 800 and 1,000 yards in front of the greens, which make them deceivingly look like greenside traps. These, among many other reasons, make Skybrook a truly impressive and extra-challenging golf course.