10 Clubhouse Dr, Grasslawn Ave,
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina SC 29928
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Original course design by George C. Cobb and Willard C. Byrd (1967); redesigned by Pete Dye (1994).
Above distances are for the Robber's Row course. Also at Port Royal is the 18-hole Barony Course (par-72; 6543 yds from back tees).
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Northern end of Hilton Head Island
Leave i-95 at exit 8 and follow Hwy 278 direction Hilton Head Island. Where the 278 splits into the Cross Island Parkway (278 E) and William Hilton Parkway (278 E), follow William Hilton Parkway. After 3.4 mls turn left into Port Royal Plantation.
Port Royal (Robber's Row)
Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club (Robber's Row course): located on the northwestern point of Hilton Head Island, Port Royal is home to two championship golf courses ... Robber's Row and Barony. There was previously a third, Planter's Row, which closed in 2016 following extensive damage to the course inflicted by Hurricane Matthew.
Arguably the best of the Port Royal resort courses, the original George Cobb & Willard Byrd layout was significantly redesigned in 1994 by the incomparable Pete Dye.
Sitting atop former Civil War grounds, this out-and-back layout includes many enjoyable golf holes cut through stands of magnolia and oak trees. The generally good-width fairways (they tighten up from time-to-time!) lead to tricky greens that are well defended by Pete Dye's bunker improvements. Water also plays its part alongside several holes.
Stay&Play at Port Royal: nearby luxury accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Golf carts compulsory.
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The former Planter's Row course at Port Royal (32.217048, -80.695975) was forced to close after it sustained devastating damage from Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Previously it had hosted a PGA Seniors Tour event, the Hilton Head Seniors International in 1985.
Designed by William Byrd and opened in 1984, Planter's Row was the youngest of the Port Royal trio. It provided a pleasant layout in a more tree-lined setting than the other Port Royal courses, and was known for having some of the tightest fairways on Hilton Head Island.
Port Royal is a member of the Virginia-based Heritage Golf Group. The Heritage Collection includes several top rated golf properties in California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina and South Carolina. Heritage Group properties on Hilton Head Island include the courses at Palmetto Hall, Oyster Reef, Port Royal and Shipyard.
2 Grasslawn Ave, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928.
+1 (843) 681 4000
Visit websiteLocated on a vibrant stretch of the Atlantic Ocean, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa offers a luxury South Carolina experience in an oceanfront resort. Here you are just a few steps away from the beach and rejuvenating treatments at Heavenly Spa by Westin. Hilton Head Island's world-famous golf courses are also easily accessible.
Port Royal (Barony and Robber's Row courses) (o.5 mi).
Palmetto Hall courses; Country Club of Hilton Head; Oyster Reef; Golden Bear @ Indigo Run; Palmetto Dunes courses; Shipyard.
Hilton Head National; Harbour Town; Sea Pines (Ocean and Sea Marsh courses).
5 Grasslawn Avenue, Hilton Head, South Carolina 29928
+1 (843) 342 1608
Visit websitePerfectly located on the beautiful oceanfront of Hilton Head Island, this vacation beach resort offers spacious two-bedroom, condo-style resort villas with a living and dining area, fully equipped kitchen and furnished balcony.
Port Royal (Barony and Robber's Row courses) (o.5 mi).
Palmetto Hall courses; Country Club of Hilton Head; Oyster Reef; Golden Bear @ Indigo Run; Palmetto Dunes courses; Shipyard.
Hilton Head National; Harbour Town; Sea Pines (Ocean and Sea Marsh courses).
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