Hilton Head Island’s only par-70 public golf course, the George Fazio course at Palmetto Dunes is one of the island’s most distinctive and challenging layouts. Many golfers regard it as the most challenging public course on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, but don’t let that intimidate you. It is designed to be a true but fair test for golfers of all skill levels.
One of the youngest golf courses to be featured on Golf Digest’s list of America’s 100 Best, it was also recently named South Carolina Golf Course of the Year by the SC Golf Course Owners Association. With only two par 5s, the heart of the course lies in a series of long par 4s, beginning with the 432-yard first hole and ending with the 462-yard 18th. With new state-of-the-art Diamond Zoysia greens, the Fazio Course delivers a peak golf experience you’re sure to remember.
Address
Phone Number
(888) 909-9566Hours of Operation
6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Course Features
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- Full-Service Clubhouse
- Diamond Zoysia Greens
- On-site Golf Pro Shop with apparel & accessories
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- Golf Carts with Visage™ GPS Mobile Golf System
- Exclusive "Birdie Ball" Practice Facility
- The George Fazio course does not have a driving range, guests are encouraged to utilize the facility at the Arthur Hills golf course.
Course and Slope Ratings
| Tee | USGA | Slope |
|---|---|---|
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Gold
|
74.2 | 145 |
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Blue
|
72.5 | 142 |
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White
|
71.0 | 136 |
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Green
|
67.8 | 124 |
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Red
|
65.6 | 118 |
| Tee | USGA | Slope |
|---|---|---|
|
White
|
76.1 | 135 |
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Green
|
71.6 | 121 |
|
Red
|
69.2 | 120 |
| Tee | USGA | Slope |
|---|---|---|
|
Black
|
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at a glance
Course Maps
Explore the hole-by-hole layout of the George Fazio Course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort with our course maps. View detailed yardages, tee placements, green complexes, key hazards and course flyovers to help you plan your strategy before stepping onto the first tee.
Hole 1
Par 4
Long but forgiving off the tee, the opening hole favors a drive down the right side. The approach to this long, narrow green, flanked on the left by out-of-bounds, can play even longer into the wind.
|
Gold
|
432 |
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Blue
|
393 |
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White
|
385 |
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Green
|
365 |
|
Black
|
355 |
|
Red
|
181 |
Hole 2
Par 5
Stay right off this tee. Don't go for the green in two; water short right, a bunker short left and a tall tree guard this green. The smart play is to lay up to 150-100 yards out. The shallow, one-club green is raised in the middle.
|
Gold
|
562 |
|
Blue
|
522 |
|
White
|
487 |
|
Green
|
453 |
|
Red
|
412 |
|
Black
|
268 |
Hole 3
Par 4
A long bunker on the right and a small bunker on the left guard this fairway. Play to the 150-yard post. This deep, elevated green is guarded on the right by two deep bunkers. A back pin placement may require an additional 2-3 clubs on your approach.
|
Gold
|
412 |
|
Blue
|
412 |
|
White
|
396 |
|
Green
|
351 |
|
Red
|
282 |
|
Black
|
192 |
Hole 4
Par 3
This par 3 requires an exacting shot to an elevated, two-tiered green with two bunkers short left. Make sure you have enough club and be wary of a back left pin placement. Out-of-bounds lurks just to the left of the green.
|
Gold
|
205 |
|
Blue
|
195 |
|
White
|
190 |
|
Green
|
164 |
|
Red
|
137 |
|
Black
|
137 |
Hole 5
Par 4
Tee shots to the left of the 150-yard post may be blocked by trees, so stay to the right and leave yourself an open shot to the green. Elevated, small and protected on the right by a large bunker, this green can be tough to hit. Choose your club wisely.
|
Gold
|
389 |
|
Blue
|
372 |
|
White
|
364 |
|
Green
|
289 |
|
Red
|
295 |
|
Black
|
185 |
Hole 6
Par 3
Check the wind; being short is not an option. A front left pin placement can be tricky. Long or anything left are good bailouts here.
|
Gold
|
180 |
|
Blue
|
167 |
|
White
|
156 |
|
Green
|
130 |
|
Red
|
100 |
|
Black
|
100 |
Hole 7
Par 4
This wide fairway runs downhill past the 15-yard post toward the lagoon. Do not miss this long narrow green to the left. Pin placement on this elevated green can make a 2-3 club difference on your approach shot, especially into the wind.
|
Gold
|
414 |
|
Blue
|
374 |
|
White
|
359 |
|
Green
|
332 |
|
Red
|
320 |
|
Black
|
203 |
Hole 8
Par 4
This demanding, uphill tee shot is to a crowned fairway and requires commitment and precision. A well-bunkered, elevated green makes the approach play long. Take plenty of club and check the wind.
|
Gold
|
431 |
|
Blue
|
422 |
|
White
|
421 |
|
Green
|
346 |
|
Red
|
342 |
|
Black
|
90 |
Hole 9
Par 4
Getting past the fairway bunkers opens up the left side; otherwise, it's a narrow landing area between them. The 45-yard deep green is only 20 paces wide. Large bunkers protect its entire left side; the only bailout is on the right.
|
Gold
|
421 |
|
Blue
|
409 |
|
White
|
385 |
|
Green
|
356 |
|
Red
|
321 |
|
Black
|
195 |
Hole 10
Par 5
A tee shot down the right side is good here, but pay attention to the right fairway bunker. A smart lay-up to 100 yards leaves a wedge to a wide, shallow green. Don't miss a front left pin long, as out-of- bounds lurks just beyond the left side of the green.
|
Gold
|
513 |
|
Blue
|
513 |
|
White
|
485 |
|
Green
|
446 |
|
Red
|
438 |
|
Black
|
316 |
Hole 11
Par 4
A long tee shot at the water tower can cut the corner or you can play between the bunkers. This elevated green has a valley running through the middle that runs off the back. A long approach here can find water... and alligators. A back right pin placement may require an extra club.
|
Gold
|
394 |
|
Blue
|
376 |
|
White
|
364 |
|
Green
|
304 |
|
Red
|
278 |
|
Black
|
191 |
Hole 12
Par 4
This slight dog-leg left narrows past the 150-yard post, making placement off the tee critical. Trees to the left can block your approach so favor the right side. The wind can be tricky here. Another small, elevated green, guarded in the front by two large bunkers, runs very close to out-of-bounds long and left.
|
Gold
|
387 |
|
Blue
|
364 |
|
White
|
319 |
|
Green
|
300 |
|
Red
|
275 |
|
Black
|
217 |
Hole 13
Par 4
A tee shot to the left of the 150-yard post on this dogleg left may get blocked by trees. Stay straight and you'll have less than 150 yards for your approach. A small, two-tiered green, high on the left side and low on the right, requires precise iron play.
|
Gold
|
386 |
|
Blue
|
366 |
|
White
|
354 |
|
Green
|
272 |
|
Red
|
263 |
|
Black
|
167 |
Hole 14
Par 3
Attention to wind direction is crucial for proper club selection here. Trouble is short and left, and the tree on the right can come into play. Be smart and take an extra club.
|
Gold
|
185 |
|
Blue
|
164 |
|
White
|
150 |
|
Green
|
141 |
|
Red
|
123 |
|
Black
|
123 |
Hole 15
Par 4
This long par 4 opens up past the mound down the right side; the only trouble is the bunker on the left. A good approach shot must clear the front bunkers to find this small green. A back right pin placement can be tough to find, so play to the middle of the green.
|
Gold
|
445 |
|
Blue
|
414 |
|
White
|
410 |
|
Green
|
377 |
|
Red
|
342 |
|
Black
|
175 |
Hole 16
Par 4
Our Fazio Signature Hole. This fairway is flanked by large bunkers, making accuracy a must. Anything beyond the right bunkers can find water. The approach to this long, narrow green can play very long into the wind. With a bunker left and water right, there's no bail out. Choose your club and go for it.
|
Gold
|
425 |
|
Blue
|
416 |
|
White
|
403 |
|
Green
|
351 |
|
Red
|
349 |
|
Black
|
230 |
Hole 17
Par 3
This is one of the finest par 3 holes on Hilton Head Island. Wind is important because a shot that is short will find the water. The only smart play is to the middle of the green. If you're lucky enough to find the putting surface, take your two putts and move on.
|
Gold
|
230 |
|
Blue
|
210 |
|
White
|
187 |
|
Green
|
126 |
|
Red
|
122 |
|
Black
|
122 |
Hole 18
Par 4
Only straignt tee shots will find the fairway. Cut the corner on the right and you may get blocked by trees. This elevated green is guarded by two large bunkers right and one left, with out-of-bounds long and left. Check the wind and be sure you have enough club for your approach.
|
Gold
|
462 |
|
Blue
|
445 |
|
White
|
424 |
|
Green
|
375 |
|
Red
|
350 |
|
Black
|
292 |
Play like a pro
Golf Club Rentals
At Palmetto Dunes, we want you to be at the top of your game with Srixon and Cleveland golf club rentals. Or ship your own clubs to and from the resort with ShipSticks®.
ShipSticks Club Shipping
Ship your clubs to and from the resort safely and easily with ShipSticks®. We are an official Shipsticks partner, providing you the opportunity to have your precious cargo shipped door to door, hassle-free, for as little as $44.99.
Improve your game
Instruction & Pros
The Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy in Hilton Head is recognized as one of the world’s leading golf schools. It offers lessons, clinics, and private instruction from former PGA Tour professionals and experienced coaches, with programs designed for every age and skill level. Under the leadership of Doug Weaver, the team creates an approachable and enjoyable learning experience.
Golf Lessons
Stop in any of the three Golf Pro Shops at Palmetto Dunes before or after your round to make sure you’re properly equipped to play, or to just enjoy a little retail therapy.
Golf Pros
If you’re serious about improving your game, a private lesson with one of our pros is the best way to lower those strokes. One-on-one lessons are 50 minutes, and are the fastest way to focus on your individual needs.
Golf Pro Shops
Stop in any of the three Golf Pro Shops at Palmetto Dunes before or after your round to make sure you’re properly equipped to play, or to just enjoy a little retail therapy.
More to explore at Palmetto Dunes
Additional Information
Discover everything else the resort has to offer — from waterfront dining and coastal cuisine to spacious villa and vacation home rentals just steps from the course and beach. Turn your golf getaway into a complete Hilton Head experience with on-site activities, biking trails, tennis, pickleball, and marina adventures all in one oceanfront destination.
Dining at Palmetto Dunes
Take a break from the course for a quick bite or a relaxing meal. Choose from southern favorites at Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza, or enjoy Hilton Head’s best fish tacos for a casual meal at The Dunes House (for property owners & guests with a valid car pass only)- one of the island’s favorite beachfront destinations. Alexander’s is available for fine dining, or just kick back with a burger and an ice cold beer from the Grill after a round.
A Hilton Head Vacation Home to Call Your Own
Golf at Palmetto Dunes is destination golf. That’s why we make staying at the resort easy. With private home and villa rentals available in a variety of sizes right on the course, accommodating any size group is a pleasure. And staying on the property gives you exclusive discounts, perks and privileges.
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