Bluffton Golf Trip Planning Guide
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.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
SAV (30 min drive)
$45–$350
$350/night
1 of 5
~$341/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Bluffton. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
May River Golf Club (Montage Palmetto Bluff) — coastal, $200–$350 · 4.8★
Jack Nicklaus signature weaving along the May River — walking-caddie golf at its best (resort guests only)
The Old Oyster Factory (Hilton Head) — seafood, $$$ · 4.5★
Waterfront seafood built on a former oyster cannery — sunset views over Broad Creek
Old Town Dispensary — patio · Open late
The heart of Old Town nightlife — courtyard bar with live bands and a deep whiskey list
Day 2
Old South Golf Links — coastal, $60–$120 · 4.5★
Holes routed through forest, open meadow, and tidal salt marsh — postcard Lowcountry golf
Inshore Fishing & Dolphin Charter — half day, $100–$250/pp
Lowcountry creeks for redfish and trout with dolphin sightings throughout
Old Town Dispensary — southern, $$ · 4.4★
Open-air Old Town courtyard bar and kitchen — Lowcountry plates and live music
Corks Wine Co. / Bluffton Room — cocktail
Cozy Old Town cocktail and wine spot for a slower first stop
Day 3
Eagle's Pointe Golf Club — parkland, $60–$110 · 4.4★
Davis Love III design with great value and wildlife-filled Lowcountry corridors
May River Kayak / SUP Tour — 2-3 hours, $45–$85/pp
Paddle the tidal May River through the marsh — chill recovery morning
FARM Bluffton — farm to-table, $$$ · 4.6★
Acclaimed farm-to-table spot in Old Town for the nicer group dinner
The Roasting Room Lounge — cocktail · Open late
Upstairs listening-room and craft-cocktail lounge above the Dispensary
Course-by-Course Guide
Bluffton has 5 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Bluffton has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house.
$400–$1200 /night
Palmetto Bluff, Hampton Lake, or Old Town Bluffton — Lowcountry homes under the oaks
$350–$800 /night
Montage Palmetto Bluff cottages — the splurge that unlocks May River tee times
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Old Oyster Factory (Hilton Head)
$$$Waterfront seafood built on a former oyster cannery — sunset views over Broad Creek
Old Town Dispensary
$$Open-air Old Town courtyard bar and kitchen — Lowcountry plates and live music
FARM Bluffton
$$$Acclaimed farm-to-table spot in Old Town for the nicer group dinner
Captain Woody's
$$Casual fish-shack grouper bites and cold buckets of beer — easy crew lunch or dinner
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
Old Town Dispensary
Late nightThe heart of Old Town nightlife — courtyard bar with live bands and a deep whiskey list
Corks Wine Co. / Bluffton Room
Cozy Old Town cocktail and wine spot for a slower first stop
The Roasting Room Lounge
Late nightUpstairs listening-room and craft-cocktail lounge above the Dispensary
The Salty Dog (Hilton Head)
Late nightIconic island beach bar 20 min away for the big night with the whole group
Activities Beyond Golf
3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Inshore Fishing & Dolphin Charter
Lowcountry creeks for redfish and trout with dolphin sightings throughout
May River Kayak / SUP Tour
Paddle the tidal May River through the marsh — chill recovery morning
Oyster Roast & Lowcountry Boil Charter
Private boat to a sandbar for an oyster roast — peak Lowcountry buddies day
Getting There
Fly into Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) — it's a 30-minute drive to Bluffton. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Lowcountry Party Bus and Hilton Head Transit & Limo). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.