Harbour Town Golf Links
Plan your round at Harbour Town Golf Links
Harbour Town Golf Links is the Pete Dye course at Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, opened in 1969 with Jack Nicklaus as design consultant and home of the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage. Small greens, tight tree-lined fairways and water on several holes reward accuracy over length, and it finishes beside the lighthouse at Calibogue Sound. Par 71, 7,131 yards from the Heritage tees (rated 75.6/148).
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Designed by Pete Dye (Jack Nicklaus, design consultant)
- Opened 1969
Course strategy
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Harbour Town Golf Links hole by hole
Hole 1
380
yds ·White
A narrow, tree-lined opening hole. The green is guarded by a bunker front left, so favor the fairway over distance.
Hole 2
468
yds ·White
A par 5 where driving down the left side gives a chance to reach the diagonal green in two. Otherwise lay up and plan your approach to the angled putting surface.
Hole 3
354
yds ·White
Trees line both sides of a long par 4. A large bunker sits in front of a small green that is hard to hold.
Hole 4
156
yds ·White
A risk-reward par 3 with a lagoon short and a hidden bunker guarding it. Bailing out to the right is the safer play.
Hole 5
502
yds ·White
A long par 5 with an oak tree before the green, and water and bunkers down the left. The green is deep and narrow.
Hole 6
361
yds ·White
Carry the fairway bunker on the right off the tee. The green slopes and has bunkers on both sides.
Hole 7
160
yds ·White
A long par 3 where trees are the main hazard rather than water. The green is narrow and deep.
Hole 8
395
yds ·White
A dogleg par 4 with water and trees in play. The green is hard to find and holds few approach shots.
Hole 9
292
yds ·White
A short par 4 that rewards placement over power. The heart-shaped green is protected by sand.
Hole 10
375
yds ·White
The lagoon runs down the left side. Expect a medium or long iron into a green set between two bunkers.
Hole 11
378
yds ·White
Trees and water pinch both sides of the hole, and bunkers flank the green.
Hole 12
366
yds ·White
A dogleg par 4 with two bunkers at the green. Back pin positions make the approach harder.
Hole 13
332
yds ·White
Aim your drive to the right side. A bunker framed by cypress planking guards the front of the green.
Hole 14
143
yds ·White
Water runs down the right from tee to green. The green is small and isolated, with pot bunkers around it.
Hole 15
526
yds ·White
A par 5 with water down the left. Bunkers on both sides guard the green.
Hole 16
351
yds ·White
A dogleg left with pines along the right. A cluster of bunkers sits near the green.
Hole 17
152
yds ·White
A par 3 with water surrounding the green and a long bunker running much of the way. Crosswinds are common.
Hole 18
412
yds ·White
The lighthouse stands behind the green. The landing area is wide, but mounding on the right can leave an awkward approach.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Heritage | Blue | White | Gold | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 11 | 414 | 400 | 380 | 333 | 291 |
| 2 | 5 | 13 | 544 | 497 | 468 | 420 | 383 |
| 3 | 4 | 9 | 465 | 412 | 354 | 311 | 295 |
| 4 | 3 | 15 | 194 | 182 | 156 | 133 | 115 |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 561 | 535 | 502 | 488 | 421 |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 419 | 402 | 361 | 312 | 271 |
| 7 | 3 | 17 | 216 | 189 | 160 | 133 | 111 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | 467 | 425 | 395 | 335 | 305 |
| 9 | 4 | 7 | 326 | 313 | 292 | 279 | 263 |
| Out | 36 | 3,606 | 3,355 | 3,068 | 2,744 | 2,455 | |
| 10 | 4 | 12 | 435 | 405 | 375 | 336 | 289 |
| 11 | 4 | 6 | 432 | 411 | 378 | 321 | 286 |
| 12 | 4 | 8 | 426 | 398 | 366 | 330 | 269 |
| 13 | 4 | 10 | 372 | 350 | 332 | 309 | 260 |
| 14 | 3 | 18 | 188 | 162 | 143 | 129 | 91 |
| 15 | 5 | 4 | 584 | 567 | 526 | 479 | 417 |
| 16 | 4 | 14 | 420 | 383 | 351 | 324 | 262 |
| 17 | 3 | 16 | 198 | 180 | 152 | 138 | 124 |
| 18 | 4 | 2 | 470 | 431 | 412 | 368 | 307 |
| In | 35 | 3,525 | 3,287 | 3,035 | 2,734 | 2,305 | |
| Total | 71 | 7,131 | 6,642 | 6,103 | 5,478 | 4,760 | |
| Rating / Slope | 75.6 / 148 | 73.3 / 144 | 71.4 / 136 | 69.6 / 131 | 66.7 / 118 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 76.2 / 144 | 74.1 / 137 | 69.8 / 126 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Bring a valid payment method to check in at the Golf Pro Shop
- Cancel at least 48 hours ahead to avoid a per-player charge
- Wear a collared shirt and soft-spike shoes; no denim or cargo pants
- Plan to keep carts on the path
- Warm up at the Plantation Golf Club range, open 7am to 5pm
- Plan on about 4 hours for the round
- Titleist rental clubs can be reserved at (843) 842-1904
Dress code
Golf attire is required on the course and practice areas. Shorts must end no more than four inches above the knee. Tennis shorts, cargo or denim pants, non-collared shirts and T-shirts are not allowed, hats are worn bill-forward, and only soft-spike golf shoes are permitted.
Carts & walking
Carts must stay on the path at Harbour Town, though this can change by season. Walking caddies and forecaddies are available at Sea Pines courses.
Practice facilities
The driving range is at Plantation Golf Club, open daily 7am to 5pm for all players, with buckets of balls available. Sea Pines also runs a Golf Learning Center for instruction.
Rentals & pro shop
Titleist rental clubs are available; call (843) 842-1904 to reserve. Pro shops at the Harbour Town Clubhouse and Plantation Golf Club sell apparel, footwear and accessories.
Food & drink
Dining near the course includes Links, an American grill, along with Harbourside, Quarterdeck and Harbour Town Bakery & Cafe in the Harbour Town area.
Pace of play
Sea Pines asks players to finish in about 4 hours, and no later than 4 hours 15 minutes.
Policies
Cancel at least 48 hours before your tee time. Later cancellations and no-shows are charged per player, and the card held at booking is only charged in those cases. The policy does not apply to groups of 16 or more. Lightning or frost can delay play; for day-of updates call the Golf Pro Shop at (843) 363-8385. Bring a valid payment method to check in at the Golf Pro Shop.
Quick answers
Harbour Town Golf Links at a glance
Is Harbour Town Golf Links open to the public?
Harbour Town Golf Links is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does Harbour Town Golf Links have, and what's the par?
Harbour Town Golf Links has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 4,760 to 7,131 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Harbour Town Golf Links?
Yes. This guide covers Harbour Town Golf Links hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Harbour Town Golf Links?
Harbour Town Golf Links was designed by Pete Dye (Jack Nicklaus, design consultant) and opened in 1969.
What's the dress code at Harbour Town Golf Links?
Golf attire is required on the course and practice areas. Shorts must end no more than four inches above the knee.
What are the cart and walking rules at Harbour Town Golf Links?
Carts must stay on the path at Harbour Town, though this can change by season. Walking caddies and forecaddies are available at Sea Pines courses.
What practice facilities does Harbour Town Golf Links have?
The driving range is at Plantation Golf Club, open daily 7am to 5pm for all players, with buckets of balls available. Sea Pines also runs a Golf Learning Center for instruction.
What's the pace of play at Harbour Town Golf Links?
Sea Pines asks players to finish in about 4 hours, and no later than 4 hours 15 minutes.
What food and drink does Harbour Town Golf Links have?
Dining near the course includes Links, an American grill, along with Harbourside, Quarterdeck and Harbour Town Bakery & Cafe in the Harbour Town area.
How do you book a tee time at Harbour Town Golf Links?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (843) 363-8385.
Where is Harbour Town Golf Links?
Harbour Town Golf Links is at 32 Greenwood Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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