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Plan Your Bluffton Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

Lowcountry golf and oak-shaded charm next door to Hilton Head

The mainland gateway to Hilton Head, with a fraction of the crowds and prices. Davis Love III and Pete Dye courses wind through tidal marsh and old forest, historic Old Town Bluffton serves oysters and craft beer, and you can be on the beach in 20 minutes.

5
courses
Spring, Fall
best season
SAV
30 min drive
10–50k
town size
The rota

Courses

May River Golf Club (Montage Palmetto Bluff)Bucket List

Jack Nicklaus signature weaving along the May River — walking-caddie golf at its best (resort guests only)

$200–$350
Par 72 · 7,171 yds
coastal · walkable
Old South Golf LinksPremium

Holes routed through forest, open meadow, and tidal salt marsh — postcard Lowcountry golf

$60–$120
Par 72 · 6,772 yds
coastal
Eagle's Pointe Golf ClubPremiumBEST VALUE

Davis Love III design with great value and wildlife-filled Lowcountry corridors

$60–$110
Par 72 · 6,738 yds
parkland
Hilton Head NationalSolid

Gary Player and Bobby Weed contrasting nines — 27 holes of well-conditioned value

$55–$110
Par 72 · 6,779 yds
parkland
Crescent Pointe Golf ClubSolid

Arnold Palmer design with plenty of water — a fair, fun fourth round

$45–$95
Par 71 · 6,447 yds
parkland
Base camp

Where to Stay

houseSleeps 1016

$400–$1,200 /night

Palmetto Bluff, Hampton Lake, or Old Town Bluffton — Lowcountry homes under the oaks

private poolscreened porchoutdoor grillgame roomnear marsh
resort houseSleeps 1216

$350–$800 /night

Montage Palmetto Bluff cottages — the splurge that unlocks May River tee times

on-site golfspariver accessmultiple restaurantspool
The table

Dining

The Old Oyster Factory (Hilton Head)

$$$
seafood

Waterfront seafood built on a former oyster cannery — sunset views over Broad Creek

4.5

Old Town Dispensary

$$
southern

Open-air Old Town courtyard bar and kitchen — Lowcountry plates and live music

4.4

FARM Bluffton

$$$
farm-to-table

Acclaimed farm-to-table spot in Old Town for the nicer group dinner

4.6

Captain Woody's

$$
seafood

Casual fish-shack grouper bites and cold buckets of beer — easy crew lunch or dinner

4.4
After the round

Nightlife

Old Town Dispensary

Late night
patio

The heart of Old Town nightlife — courtyard bar with live bands and a deep whiskey list

Corks Wine Co. / Bluffton Room

cocktail

Cozy Old Town cocktail and wine spot for a slower first stop

The Roasting Room Lounge

Late night
cocktail

Upstairs listening-room and craft-cocktail lounge above the Dispensary

The Salty Dog (Hilton Head)

Late night
tiki

Iconic island beach bar 20 min away for the big night with the whole group

Off days

Activities

Inshore Fishing & Dolphin Charter

fishinghalf day$100–$250/pp

Lowcountry creeks for redfish and trout with dolphin sightings throughout

May River Kayak / SUP Tour

kayaking2-3 hours$45–$85/pp

Paddle the tidal May River through the marsh — chill recovery morning

Oyster Roast & Lowcountry Boil Charter

boat rentalhalf day$80–$200/pp

Private boat to a sandbar for an oyster roast — peak Lowcountry buddies day

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