All three Palmetto Dunes golf courses are open to the public.
Rental club sets are available for men, and women, and juniors at all three Palmetto Dunes courses. 18 Hole Rental is $65 and $35 for 9 holes. Palmetto Dunes offers 2025 SRIXON ZX 4/5 (men) and 2025 Cleveland XL Halo (women) for rentals.
Junior rates are available for young golfers. Juniors ages 10 and under play for free after 4 p.m. when accompanied by a paying adult, with a limit of one free junior per adult (1:1 ratio). Any additional juniors ages 10 and under beyond this ratio will be charged the applicable junior rate. Juniors ages 11–17 are eligible for junior rates.
Junior rates are only available when tee times are reserved over the phone or in person.
Please note that juniors must present a valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart—no exceptions.
There are two, open to the public, driving ranges in the Palmetto Dunes Resort, Toptracer range at the Robert Trent Jones and a traditional driving range at the Arthur Hills Golf Course. The George Fazio course does not have a driving range, guests are encouraged to utilize the facility at the Arthur Hills course. Advanced reservations are highly recommended for the Toptracer range and can be made online at www.PalmettoDunesToptracerRange.com. Chipping and putting practices areas are located at each course.
Tee times are required to play golf in Palmetto Dunes. Current available tee times and our best rates are available online 24 hours per day. Tee times may also be made by calling 866-380-1778 however internet rates are not available to the call center staff. As always, we will do our best to accommodate walk-in golfers.
Golf attire is required to play on any of our three courses. For men, Collared shirts, and structured shorts or pants are required. Women should consider tops appropriate for golf/tennis, shorts, pants, or athletic skirts and dresses. Dress for the weather. Be comfortable and a hat is advised. Our Pro Shop has a large selection of hats, gloves and clothing. Tennis shoes are adequate. Running shoes are not designed for golf. No denim, cut offs or men’s tank tops.
We do not currently have an online store however you can call any of our pro shops if you are looking for something special. We are happy to assist. Call 843-686-9137.
Palmetto Dunes is proud to offer discounts to active and retired service members. You must mention military discount at the time of booking and present a valid military ID when checking in to receive this discount. Discounts apply only to tee times booked no more than 24 hrs in advance.
The Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy offers year-round lessons and instruction for golfers of all ages and skill levels. Director of Golf Instruction, Doug Weaver, hosts a free exhibition every Monday at 4:00 pm at the Jones course. To learn more about lessons and clinics please go here.
Keeping our courses in pristine condition requires seasonal routine maintenance. The maintenance schedule is available online when booking a tee time and is subject to change without notice. Please call ahead for questions regarding maintenance dates: 866-380-1778.
Gift cards may be purchased online here or at any resort retail outlet.
Non-player riders are welcome and must pay a nominal fee of $25 to do so. The fee covers access to our facilities and golf cart usage.
The most convenient airport to Palmetto Dunes, only a short 10 minute drive, is the Hilton Head Airport (HHH). However, many of our guests fly in to the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), approximately 45 minutes from Hilton Head Island, due to the larger number of servicing airlines and flights. For directions and maps go here.
The Arthur Hills and George Fazio courses in Palmetto Dunes offer 9 hole rates after 2 p.m. The Robert Trent Jones course does not have a 9-hole rate due to the configuration of the golf course.
9-hole rounds are not available to book online. Please call 866-380-1778 to make a reservation.
Notice of cancellation or reduction of players must be received at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled starting time or there will be a cancellation fee charged to the credit card provided above. In the event of inclement weather, the cancellation fee may be waived however a courtesy call is appreciated. If you need to cancel or modify your tee time, you must call reservations at 866-380-1778 at least 24 hours before your tee time to avoid a payment penalty.
The Robert Trent Jones course greens are Champion Bermuda, the Arthur Hills course is Tifdwarf Bermuda, and the George Fazio course is Diamond Zoysia.
In addition to our three championship golf courses, you can enjoy three miles of beach, biking around the resort, kayaking or canoeing on our 11-mile lagoon, world-class tennis and more. Additionally, Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, located directly across from the resort, features waterfront shopping, dining and water activities plus in-shore and off-shore fishing charters. Palmetto Dunes also offers a wide selection of private vacation homes for rent and villa accommodations.
The Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy used the V1 Coaching System, an industry leader available in the Class A and director of instruction private lessons, 3 hour classes, one day schools and multi day schools. Bring your own smartphone or camera. We can make it a great tool for golf improvement.
All three golf courses are 18-hole championship layouts. Each of our courses are suitable for all golfers and offer a variety of tee options, including junior and senior tees. For beginner golfers who are still learning to play, or families with young children, we recommend trying 9-holes at the Arthur Hills or George Fazio course. The Robert Trent Jones course does not offer 9-hole rounds.
To provide the best selection of available tee times, we require our guests to secure their tee time reservations with a credit card. Your card will not be charged when the reservation is made. However, you are subject to a payment penalty if the reserved tee time is missed or the number of players is reduced without at least 24 hours of advance notice.
There is a cooler with ice provided on the boat that you are welcome to use. In the interest of space it best to use that one.
For fishing charters at Shelter Cove Marina, yes. If the fish are within the legal size limits and species that are permitted to keep, You can keep them. The captain will filet the fish for you after the charter.
For fishing charters on Palmetto Dunes Lagoon, no. The Palmetto Dunes lagoon fishing is catch and release only.
Our offshore boats do have a cabin with a restroom. The inshore boats are smaller open boats and do not have a restroom.
You do not have to bring anything. The cost of the charter covers everything for fishing (boat, bait, captain, licensing, tackle and equipment). Any drinks or snacks you may want are available for purchase at check-in.
There are a variety of species. As is the nature of fishing, the catch can vary from day to day and season to season. The captain will do his best to get you on whatever fish will give you the best opportunity at getting a bite. These are some of the expected species by season.
Spring Fish - Sea Bass, Sheep's Head, Black Drum, Sharks, Red Fish, Trout and King Mackerel
Summer Fish - Big Sharks, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, Tarpon, Jack Crevelle and Cobia
Fall Fish - Red Fish, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel, Sea Trout, Barracuda, Tarpon and King Mackerel
If conditions will be unsafe the charter will be canceled and any charges refunded. We leave the call up to the captain. High wind, lightning, heavy rain are usually what will cause a charter to be canceled.
All of our activities and charter's cancellation policies differ slightly. Please reference the following information after identifying the charter company you have selected:
Island Marine
Once the reservation is made, any cancellation outside 48 hours from the start of the rental will result in a $100 charge. Cancellations within 48 hours of the start of your trip will result in a charge for the full amount of the reservation. Weather cancellations are made by the operator only.
Bluewater Adventure
100% refund given for cancellation due to weather conditions and when you cancel prior to the 72 hour window. There are no refunds if you cancel within 72 hours of your boat tour or if you are late to arrive for your boat tour (always a full refund for bad weather).
Captain Hook
Customers may cancel anytime prior to the trip and get a full refund as long as they give us 24 hour notice. Any cancellations within 24 hours of scheduled trip will be charged the full amount of the trip. The Captain can cancel the trip anytime for weather or any other reason with a full refund. No refunds or credit given for late arrivals or not showing up for the trip.
Holiday
Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price
Dolphin Seafari
We require a 24 hour notice of any cancellations. Changes in number of guests must be called in.
Pontoon Rentals
Your card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. We have a 72-hour cancellation policy. If you cancel your trip within 72 hours of its scheduled start time, you are responsible for the full cost of the reservation. If you cancel outside of that 72-hour window, we will give a full refund.
In the case of inclement weather, we will make the final decision on canceling the trip based on everyone’s safety. If the trip is canceled due to inclement weather, we will try to rebook you for another time or offer a full refund.
