Description

Known as a world-class golf resort, Palmetto Dunes boasts three superbly crafted, challenging golf courses, each distinguished by its legendary designer and each showcasing the natural beauty of Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry of South Carolina. The renowned Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course was named 2003 Golf Course of the Year in South Carolina. The Arthur Hills Course, where golfing legends Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson honed their skills as collegiate athletes, is built on a series of rolling dunes with thick stands of palmetto trees lining the course. The George Fazio Course, named for its famous designer, was constructed with the help of his nephew, famed architect Tom Fazio.

For those who prefer a tennis racquet to a golf club, Palmetto Dunes Resorts serves as an excellent choice for tennis. Tennis Resorts Online ranked the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center Number 8 in the World. It ranked the junior program Number 3 in the Country, and the center itself Number 2 in the World for Best Instructional Programs and Events.

The tennis center boasts 23 clay courts and two Nova ProBounce courts, eight of which are lighted for night play. It also offers a full schedule of seasonal activities, daily round robin tournaments and a wide array of instructional programs.

Sports are just part of the fun at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. With three miles of prime Atlantic Ocean beach and 11 miles of a winding lagoon system teeming with wildlife, Palmetto Dunes Outfitters offers kayaks, canoes, bicycles, fishing rods, beach gear and more. The saltwater lagoon system, which plays a key role in providing renewable drainage for a golf course, is an ideal venue for boating, fishing and touring. Guests who prefer quieter activities may opt for a nature tour by kayak on the lagoon system or stop by Shelter Cove to charter a boat for a memorable dolphin encounter. And then, of course, there's beach walking and beachcombing.

For waterfront shopping and dining, the Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina features a wide array of specialty shops, quaint bistros, fine dining establishments, and a host of family-related and seasonal activities.

Awards and Recognitions
Ever since it was envisioned and created as an ecologically-friendly vacation destination, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort has been winning accolades for the scope, beauty and quality of its activities and amenities.