Port Royal, Hilton Head Island

The Island Golf School offers 3, 4 and 5 Day Golf Schools every week of the year. Our student to teacher ratio NEVER exceeds 4 to 1.

Prices do not include accommodations.

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About Port Royal Golf Club in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Imagine 54 holes of legendary golf nestled within one of Hilton Head Island’s most pristine plantations along the Atlantic coastline. This golf haven, Port Royal Golf Club, was designed by some of the best golf architects – George Cobb, Pete Dye and William Byrd. It has also been honored with the presence of some of golf’s legendary players, having hosted the Champions Tour Hilton Head Seniors International.The course features Champion Bermuda greens that are small and protected by bunkers and Bermuda rough, demanding a deft touch with medium and short irons. This is a golf challenge where accuracy, not length, is paramount.

At the Port Royal Golf Club, you can choose your 18-hole pleasure:

Barony

Designed by George W. Cobb and built in 1963 The Barony Course was designed by George W. Cobb in the early 1960’s and was one of the first courses on the Island. From the tee box, many of the holes appear to be relatively open, but as you approach the newly resurfaced Bermuda greens, the real challenge becomes clear. The greens are generous and protected by thick rough and unforgiving bunkers, entitling the golfer to have good touch with mid to short-range iron shots. This is a course where accuracy, not length, is paramount.

Planter’s Row

Designed by Willard C. Byrd and built in 1984Planter’s Row was designed by Willard C. Byrd and built in 1984, becoming the Plantation’s newest course. It has played host to the Hilton Head Seniors International Golf Tournament, a former senior PGA Tournament Event. This course offers a different look from its sister courses, with water on 10 of the 18 holes. The narrow, tree-lined fairways lead up to the courses small undulating greens. Planter’s Row is a great challenge for golfers of all skill levels.

Robber’s Row

Designed by George W. Cobb and Willard C. Byrd and built in 1967

Re-designed by Pete Dye in 1994

Robber’s Row was designed in 1967 by noted architects George W. Cobb and Willard C. Byrd, and was redesigned in 1994 by world famous architect Pete Dye.

The course is located on the scenic marsh side of the Port Royal Plantation and cuts through beautiful strands of magnolia and live oaks. This course sets atop former Civil War grounds and features historical markers throughout the course, describing events which took place on the Island. Although tee-shots have generous fairways to land in, approach shots require accuracy to the well-protected greens. Robber’s Row is a course rich in history and challenge to any golfer.