Dolphin Head Golf Club
Plan your round at Dolphin Head Golf Club
Dolphin Head Golf Club is a Gary Player design in Hilton Head Plantation on Hilton Head Island. The course is par 72 and plays 6,606 yards from the black tees (72.7 rating, 140 slope). The club says the public is welcome and offers memberships with preferred tee-sheet access. It has a driving range, a short-game complex and an indoor simulator lounge.
- Semi-private
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Gary Player
Course strategy
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Hole by hole
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Hole 1
436
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
325
yds ·Gold
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Hole 3
315
yds ·Gold
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Hole 4
135
yds ·Gold
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Hole 5
276
yds ·Gold
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Hole 6
348
yds ·Gold
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Hole 7
147
yds ·Gold
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Hole 8
345
yds ·Gold
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Hole 9
457
yds ·Gold
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Hole 10
288
yds ·Gold
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Hole 11
334
yds ·Gold
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Hole 12
153
yds ·Gold
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Hole 13
463
yds ·Gold
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Hole 14
276
yds ·Gold
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Hole 15
325
yds ·Gold
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Hole 16
315
yds ·Gold
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Hole 17
143
yds ·Gold
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Hole 18
428
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Gold | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 11 | 513 | 500 | 465 | 436 | 435 | 385 |
| 2 | 4 | 9 | 344 | 338 | 332 | 325 | 297 | 267 |
| 3 | 4 | 15 | 359 | 350 | 328 | 315 | 295 | 280 |
| 4 | 3 | 13 | 173 | 167 | 154 | 135 | 117 | 117 |
| 5 | 4 | 7 | 364 | 359 | 349 | 276 | 273 | 260 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 432 | 411 | 401 | 348 | 342 | 280 |
| 7 | 3 | 17 | 204 | 194 | 176 | 147 | 143 | 125 |
| 8 | 4 | 5 | 395 | 385 | 375 | 345 | 339 | 286 |
| 9 | 5 | 3 | 515 | 507 | 486 | 457 | 453 | 380 |
| Out | 36 | 3,299 | 3,211 | 3,066 | 2,784 | 2,694 | 2,380 | |
| 10 | 4 | 12 | 371 | 353 | 343 | 288 | 285 | 280 |
| 11 | 4 | 10 | 382 | 373 | 365 | 334 | 332 | 285 |
| 12 | 3 | 14 | 211 | 200 | 190 | 153 | 145 | 145 |
| 13 | 5 | 8 | 523 | 513 | 504 | 463 | 460 | 385 |
| 14 | 4 | 18 | 341 | 336 | 331 | 276 | 272 | 250 |
| 15 | 4 | 2 | 444 | 423 | 399 | 325 | 320 | 280 |
| 16 | 4 | 6 | 360 | 351 | 341 | 315 | 300 | 290 |
| 17 | 3 | 16 | 181 | 172 | 160 | 143 | 131 | 110 |
| 18 | 5 | 4 | 494 | 489 | 470 | 428 | 421 | 355 |
| In | 36 | 3,307 | 3,210 | 3,103 | 2,725 | 2,666 | 2,380 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,606 | 6,421 | 6,169 | 5,509 | 5,360 | 4,760 | |
| Rating / Slope | 72.7 / 140 | 72.0 / 137 | 70.8 / 130 | 68.0 / 123 | 66.8 / 117 | 64.3 / 112 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | 73.5 / 126 | 71.8 / 122 | 64.8 / 113 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book a public tee time online or call (843) 757-8960
- Pick the tee that fits your game, with six sets from black to green
- Warm up on the range and putting green before your round
Practice facilities
There is a driving range with several target greens, a short-game complex and a putting green. An indoor S2 Sim & Sports Lounge has a golf simulator and hosts leagues and structured practice, and private instruction and group clinics are offered.
Food & drink
The Dolphin Cafe serves casual food and drinks.
Policies
The public is welcome, and tee times can be booked online. Members have their own tee-time page with preferred access to the tee sheet.
Quick answers
Dolphin Head Golf Club at a glance
Is Dolphin Head Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Dolphin Head Golf Club is semi-private: it has members and also takes public tee times.
How many holes does Dolphin Head Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Dolphin Head Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,760 to 6,606 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Dolphin Head Golf Club?
Dolphin Head Golf Club was designed by Gary Player.
What practice facilities does Dolphin Head Golf Club have?
There is a driving range with several target greens, a short-game complex and a putting green. An indoor S2 Sim & Sports Lounge has a golf simulator and hosts leagues and structured practice, and private instruction and group clinics are offered.
What food and drink does Dolphin Head Golf Club have?
The Dolphin Cafe serves casual food and drinks.
How do you book a tee time at Dolphin Head Golf Club?
Call the course at (843) 681-5550.
Where is Dolphin Head Golf Club?
Dolphin Head Golf Club is at 56 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.
Info last reviewed November 2, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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