Whacker Score badges within each green-fee tier, dated peak fees, Trip Ease, and a map you can filter by price level.
Last checked October 26, 2026 · Golf Ball Whacker Guy Editorial Team · Disclosure · How we score
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Map by price tier. Filter chips sync the list and markers. Attribution appears on the map.
2nd of 2 $ in Hilton Head
$140 peak · $90–$140 non-peak to peak third-party estimate
Source: Hilton Ahead 2026 Hilton Head tier list (third-party); recheck official. Checked 2026-10-26. Cart: confirm when booking.
Mainland Bluffton value play. Peak under $200 in 2026 guides.
Trip Ease (separate from the Whacker Score): SAV ~40 min, nearest budget hotel: unknown
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1st of 2 $ in Hilton Head
Earned city badge: Hilton Head National · 1st of 2 $ in Hilton Head · data as of Oct 2026
$185 peak · $85–$185 non-peak to peak
Source: hiltonheadnational.com/rates official seasonal card. Checked 2026-10-26. Cart: confirm when booking.
Mainland Bluffton public course with a posted 2026-27 rate card. Peak morning $184.99.
Trip Ease (separate from the Whacker Score): SAV ~40 min, nearest budget hotel: unknown
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5th of 8 $$ in Hilton Head
$205 peak · $125–$205 non-peak to peak
Source: Heritage Golf Hilton Head 2026 seasonal rate guide. Checked 2026-10-26. Cart: confirm when booking.
Palmetto Hall (Arthur Hills). Heritage 2026 spring AM guide peaks at $205.
Trip Ease (separate from the Whacker Score): SAV ~50 min, nearest budget hotel: unknown
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6th of 8 $$ in Hilton Head
$205 peak · $125–$205 non-peak to peak
Source: Heritage Golf Hilton Head 2026 seasonal rate guide. Checked 2026-10-26. Cart: confirm when booking.
Port Royal Golf Club. Heritage 2026 spring AM guide peaks at $205.
Trip Ease (separate from the Whacker Score): SAV ~50 min, nearest budget hotel: unknown
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7th of 8 $$ in Hilton Head
$205 peak · $125–$205 non-peak to peak
Source: Heritage Golf Hilton Head 2026 seasonal rate guide. Checked 2026-10-26. Cart: confirm when booking.
Oyster Reef Golf Club. Heritage 2026 spring AM guide peaks at $205.
Trip Ease (separate from the Whacker Score): SAV ~50 min, nearest budget hotel: unknown
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8th of 8 $$ in Hilton Head
$205 peak · $125–$205 non-peak to peak
Source: Heritage Golf Hilton Head 2026 seasonal rate guide. Checked 2026-10-26. Cart: confirm when booking.
Shipyard Golf Club. Heritage 2026 spring AM guide peaks at $205.
Trip Ease (separate from the Whacker Score): SAV ~50 min, nearest budget hotel: unknown
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4th of 8 $$ in Hilton Head
$230 peak · $165–$230 non-peak to peak third-party estimate
Source: Hilton Ahead 2026 Hilton Head tier list (third-party). Checked 2026-10-26. Cart: confirm when booking.
Atlantic Dunes (Palmetto Dunes). Peak band from 2026 third-party list.
Trip Ease (separate from the Whacker Score): SAV ~50 min, nearest budget hotel: unknown
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1st of 8 $$ in Hilton Head
Earned city badge: Robert Trent Jones (Palmetto Dunes) · 1st of 8 $$ in Hilton Head · data as of Oct 2026
$245 peak · $165–$245 non-peak to peak third-party estimate
Source: Hilton Ahead 2026 Hilton Head tier list (third-party). Checked 2026-10-26. Cart: confirm when booking.
Robert Trent Jones (Palmetto Dunes). Peak band from 2026 third-party list.
Trip Ease (separate from the Whacker Score): SAV ~50 min, nearest budget hotel: unknown
What golfers say (our words):
2nd of 8 $$ in Hilton Head
$245 peak · $165–$245 non-peak to peak third-party estimate
Source: Hilton Ahead 2026 Hilton Head tier list (third-party). Checked 2026-10-26. Cart: confirm when booking.
George Fazio (Palmetto Dunes). Peak band from 2026 third-party list.
Trip Ease (separate from the Whacker Score): SAV ~50 min, nearest budget hotel: unknown
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3rd of 8 $$ in Hilton Head
$245 peak · $165–$245 non-peak to peak third-party estimate
Source: Hilton Ahead 2026 Hilton Head tier list (third-party). Checked 2026-10-26. Cart: confirm when booking.
Arthur Hills (Palmetto Dunes). Peak band from 2026 third-party list.
Trip Ease (separate from the Whacker Score): SAV ~50 min, nearest budget hotel: unknown
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1st of 1 $$$ in Hilton Head
Earned city badge: Harbour Town Golf Links · 1st of 1 $$$ in Hilton Head · data as of Oct 2026
$550 peak · $400–$550 non-peak to peak third-party estimate
Source: Third-party 2026 Hilton Head tier lists; confirm on seapines.com. Checked 2026-10-26. Cart: confirm when booking.
Pete Dye RBC Heritage host inside Sea Pines. Access is resort/Heritage, not open daily-fee.
Trip Ease (separate from the Whacker Score): SAV ~45 min, nearest budget hotel: unknown
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Drafted with AI assistance from the sources listed, fact-checked against each source, scores recalculated independently where inputs exist. First-hand notes are Eric's own.
