Harbour Town Golf Links
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- 7,099yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1969
- Access
- Resort
- Design
- Modern
History
Harbour Town Golf Links, Pete Dye's revolutionary 1969 design on Hilton Head Island with consultation from Jack Nicklaus, fundamentally changed American course design. Dye created a narrow, precise, target-style course with small greens, railroad tie bunkers, and water hazards demanding accurate thinking-man's golf. The PGA Tour's RBC Heritage has been played here annually since 1969. The iconic red-and-white candy-striped lighthouse at the 18th is the most recognizable backdrop in PGA Tour golf and one of the most photographed images in the sport.
Signature Hole
18th hole, par 4, 478 yards — alongside Calibogue Sound with the lighthouse behind; the most photographed PGA Tour finishing hole
Notable Tournaments
- RBC Heritage (annual, PGA Tour, since 1969)
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Harbour Town Golf Links public or private?
Harbour Town Golf Links is a resort course, open to resort guests and the public; tee times are usually booked through the resort.
Who designed Harbour Town Golf Links?
Harbour Town Golf Links was designed by Pete Dye & Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1969.
Where does Harbour Town Golf Links rank among the top golf courses in America?
Harbour Town Golf Links ranks #64 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at Harbour Town Golf Links?
The signature hole at Harbour Town Golf Links is the 18th hole, par 4, 478 yards — alongside Calibogue Sound with the lighthouse behind; the most photographed PGA Tour finishing hole.