Robert Trent Jones Course

The Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Golf Course at Palmetto Dunes is one of Hilton Head Island’s signature golf experiences. Designed by legendary architect Robert Trent Jones Sr., the course combines an approachable resort layout with scenic lagoons, strategic bunkering and memorable Lowcountry surroundings. The course is especially famous for its par-5 10th hole, which offers sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and is one of only two oceanfront holes on Hilton Head Island. This dramatic setting has helped make the 10th one of the most recognizable golf holes in the region. Throughout the round, golfers encounter broad fairways, water hazards and greens that reward accurate approach shots. The course also winds alongside portions of Palmetto Dunes’ extensive lagoon system, adding both scenery and strategy to the experience. Renovations led by Robert Trent Jones protégé Roger Rulewich helped modernize the course while preserving its original character. Its location within Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort makes the course particularly convenient for guests staying in Palmetto Dunes vacation rentals. Visitors can combine a round with beach time, pickleball, tennis, kayaking, biking and nearby dining. For travelers planning a Hilton Head Island golf vacation, the Robert Trent Jones Course is a must-play. Pair it with the Arthur Hills and George Fazio courses to experience all three championship layouts at Palmetto Dunes.