Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course
Plan your round at Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course
The George Fazio Course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort is a public course on Hilton Head Island, opened in 1974 and designed by George Fazio. It is a par 70 with only two par 5s and plays 6,873 yards from the Gold tees. It has appeared on Golf Digest's America's 100 Best list. The front nine has open, tree-lined fairways and the back nine is tighter.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 70
- Designed by George Fazio
- Opened 1974
Course strategy
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Hole by hole
Walk the course
Hole 1
393
yds ·Blue
Long but forgiving off the tee. The approach is to a long, narrow green with out of bounds on the left.
Hole 2
522
yds ·Blue
A par 5 with water short right and a bunker short left. The course page suggests laying up 100 to 150 yards out.
Hole 3
412
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
195
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
372
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
167
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
374
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
422
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
409
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
513
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
376
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
364
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
366
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
164
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
414
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
416
yds ·Blue
The signature hole: bunkers line the fairway, water runs down the right, and the green is narrow.
Hole 17
210
yds ·Blue
A par 3 the resort calls one of the finest on the island. A short shot finds the water.
Hole 18
445
yds ·Blue
A long finishing par 4 where only a straight tee shot reliably finds the fairway.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Gold | Blue | White |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | — | 432 | 393 | 385 |
| 2 | 5 | — | 562 | 522 | 487 |
| 3 | 4 | — | 412 | 412 | 396 |
| 4 | 3 | — | 205 | 195 | 190 |
| 5 | 4 | — | 389 | 372 | 364 |
| 6 | 3 | — | 180 | 167 | 156 |
| 7 | 4 | — | 414 | 374 | 359 |
| 8 | 4 | — | 431 | 422 | 421 |
| 9 | 4 | — | 421 | 409 | 385 |
| Out | 35 | 3,446 | 3,266 | 3,143 | |
| 10 | 5 | — | 513 | 513 | 485 |
| 11 | 4 | — | 394 | 376 | 364 |
| 12 | 4 | — | 387 | 364 | 319 |
| 13 | 4 | — | 386 | 366 | 354 |
| 14 | 3 | — | 185 | 164 | 150 |
| 15 | 4 | — | 445 | 414 | 410 |
| 16 | 4 | — | 425 | 416 | 403 |
| 17 | 3 | — | 230 | 210 | 187 |
| 18 | 4 | — | 462 | 445 | 424 |
| In | 35 | 3,427 | 3,268 | 3,096 | |
| Total | 70 | 6,873 | 6,534 | 6,239 |
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Warm up on the putting area; there is no range at this course.
- Head to the Arthur Hills range if you need to hit balls.
- Carts include GPS yardages.
Carts & walking
Carts are equipped with the Visage GPS Mobile Golf System.
Practice facilities
The course has a Birdie Ball practice facility but no driving range, so guests are directed to the Arthur Hills course range. The Toptracer Range at Palmetto Dunes can be reserved separately.
Rentals & pro shop
The on-site pro shop sells apparel and accessories.
Food & drink
Fazio Grill is on site.
Policies
The course is open to the public, and tee times can be booked online. Aeration closures are scheduled each August and May.
Quick answers
Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course at a glance
Is Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 70, from 6,239 to 6,873 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course?
Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course was designed by George Fazio and opened in 1974.
What are the cart and walking rules at Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course?
Carts are equipped with the Visage GPS Mobile Golf System.
What practice facilities does Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course have?
The course has a Birdie Ball practice facility but no driving range, so guests are directed to the Arthur Hills course range. The Toptracer Range at Palmetto Dunes can be reserved separately.
What food and drink does Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course have?
Fazio Grill is on site.
How do you book a tee time at Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course?
Call the course at (888) 909-9566.
Where is Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course?
Palmetto Dunes - George Fazio Golf Course is at 7 Carnoustie Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.
Info last reviewed November 2, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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