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Home To Three Renowned Hilton Head Golf Courses, With A Rich Past
In many ways, the colorful history of golf at The Sea Pines Resort is directly intertwined
with - and largely responsible for - the international renown this distinctive resort enjoys
today. Designed in 1962, the Ocean Course holds
the honored distinction as the first golf course in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Following the
completion of the Sea Marsh Course in 1964
and Harbour Town Golf Links in
1969, our Hilton Head golf resort became world-renowned as a mecca for purists. A reputation was
soon forged by the presence of golf's two greatest luminaries. In 1966, Jack Nicklaus squared off
against Bruce Devlin on the Ocean Course - Hilton Head Island's first sporting event ever. And
three years later, Arnold Palmer claimed the trophy in the
first Verizon Heritage golf tournament ... known
simply as The Heritage Classic back then. "Heritage." It's a word that's defined
The Sea Pines Resort since our birth in
1957 - and remains just as important today. Key golf highlights that played a part in
elevating the resort to its current status include:
- The first golf course on Hilton Head Island, the Ocean Course, was designed by George Cobb in 1962.
- The decision to build the par-72 Sea Marsh Course came in 1964, when Ocean Course reached capacity.
- Hilton Head Island's first sporting event was held on the Ocean Course in 1966, when local pros Bruce Devlin and Jack Nicklaus competed in an exhibition match.
- The Jack Nicklaus- and Pete Dye-designed Harbour Town Golf Links course was completed in 1969.
- Harbour Town Golf Links has been named the #1 golf course in South Carolina by publications such as Golf Magazine, GolfWeek, and Golf Digest.
- The Ocean Course was redesigned in 1995 and is designated as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary".
- The first Heritage Classic tournament - now the Verizon Heritage - was held in 1969, and was the first PGA Tour event held in South Carolina.
Click here to learn about our Hilton Head Golf Packages & Resort Courses.
Immerse yourself in the incomparable luxury of The Sea Pines Resort, Hilton
Head's most distinguished retreat. Discover the countless reasons that have
drawn repeat guests and newcomers to this timeless destination - year after year - for
generations.
Book an overnight stay to accompany your round on one of our highly acclaimed Hilton Head golf courses online for preferred rates.
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