Dolphin Head Golf Club

Dolphin Head Golf Club is a semi-private, 18-hole golf course located in the Hilton Head Plantation on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Designed by golf legend Gary Player and opened in 1974, it was the first course built in the plantation. Design: The course was designed to integrate with the natural surroundings of the lowcountry, with Player leaving many of the natural features intact. It features a mix of wooded areas and scenic marshlands. Distinctive nines: The front nine winds through thick forests, emphasizing accuracy, while the back nine has more open spaces with large, old-growth trees. Challenging yet accessible: While it has strategic bunkers, water hazards, and elevated greens, the course is considered playable for golfers of all skill levels. Renovations: The course underwent renovations in 2010 under the direction of architect Clyde Johnston, updating the greens, tees, and fairways.