Playing the Unlimited Sports Package Golf Courses
Five courses, unlimited rounds: here’s what you’re playing
The Unlimited Sports Package at Royal Dunes gives you daily access to five courses across Hilton Head. All five belong to Heritage Golf Collection, so booking is easy and the quality is consistent. You just pay cart fees and play as much as you want for $160/week.
That’s 117 holes if you want to count them. More realistically, it’s five completely different experiences from Civil War history at Robbers Row to computer-designed geometric chaos at Palmetto Hall’s Cupp Course.
Here’s what you need to know about each one.
Quick reference (save this part)
| Course | Designer | Yardage | Slope | Who it’s for |
| Barony | George Cobb | 6,654 | 135 | Accuracy players |
| Robbers Row | Pete Dye | 6,657 | 134 | History buffs, mid-handicaps |
| Oyster Reef | Rees Jones | 7,027 | 137 | Everyone, scenic |
| Shipyard | Cobb/Byrd | 6,878 (27 holes) | 133 | Families, variety |
| Palmetto Hall – Hills | Arthur Hills | 6,918 | 136 | Traditional style |
| Palmetto Hall – Cupp | Robert Cupp | 7,079 | 143-149 | Low handicaps |
Port Royal: Barony Course
One of Hilton Head’s original courses from 1963. George Cobb designed it back when golf on the island was still a novelty.
Fairways look generous, then you get to the approach shots. Small Bermuda greens protected by thick rough and bunkers that punish misses. Your scoring depends entirely on whether you can stick a 7-iron close.
Bring your best irons. Bombing drives won’t save you here.
Port Royal: Robbers Row
Built in 1967, redesigned by Pete Dye in 1994. Runs through land where Civil War events happened—historical markers at tee boxes tell the story, which is unique among island courses.
Dye added 43 bunkers to the front nine, turning a decent course into something strategic. The four par-threes will determine your score.
Generous fairways, well-protected greens, marsh views throughout. The most visually striking course at Port Royal.
Viewat Port Royal – Robbers Row
Oyster Reef: Local favorite
Golf Digest ranked it Top 25 New Courses when it opened in 1982. Forty years later, locals still vote it their favorite on the island.
The par-3 6th hole is Hilton Head’s most photographed—192 yards over water with Port Royal Sound as the backdrop. Ocean breeze makes club selection pure guesswork.
Multi-tiered greens throughout. Strategic doglegs. Elevated tees. Tree-lined corridors. The finishing five holes are memorable—stay focused even after you make the turn.
LagerHead Tavern overlooks the course. Good lunch spot after your round.
View Oyster Reef
Shipyard: Three nines, pick two
Shipyard has 27 holes across three nine-hole courses. Play Clipper/Galleon one day, Galleon/Brigantine the next—same place, different golf.
Clipper: The hard nine. Sand and water everywhere.
Galleon: The original. Winds through oaks and pines, classic Lowcountry feel.
Brigantine: Water hazards dominate. Alligators sun themselves on several holes.
Twenty-five water hazards total. Six tee sets on each nine make it playable for anyone. Hosted PGA Champions Tour from 1982-1984.
Brickyard Pub at the clubhouse has good food and views.
View Shipyard
Palmetto Hall: Two totally different courses
Thirty-six holes at the north end of the island. Two celebrated architects. One property. Heritage Golf Group dumped millions into improvements after buying it in 2022.
Arthur Hills Course
Golf Digest “Best New Course” when it opened in 1991. Major renovation in 2024—new greens, renovated bunkers, extensive tree work. Won “2024 Arthur Hills Golf Course of the Year.”
Traditional American design. Ponds affect a third of holes. Built on an old Civil War garrison. You’ll hit more full shots than chips here.
Great time to play it given the renovations.
Robert Cupp Course
This course is genuinely weird. Cupp was one of the first to use computer-aided design, and it shows. Triangle bunkers. Square greens. Round greens. Pyramid mounds. Nothing looks normal.
Held South Carolina’s highest slope rating (152) when it opened. Currently 143-149 from the tips, still among the island’s toughest. Lightning-fast greens with major undulation. Land on the wrong tier and your ball rolls off.
Play forward tees unless you’re legitimately good. Otherwise it’s not fun.
View Palmetto Hall
When to play (and how the package works)
You’re paying $160/week for unlimited daily golf at all five courses. Just pay cart fees at each course ($20-30 per person). That’s it. Play 36 holes a day if you want—the package covers it.
Best weather: April-May (low 70s, courses in perfect shape, fewer crowds) or September-October (same conditions, even quieter)
Peak summer: High 80s-90s, most crowded. Book the package when you reserve your Royal Dunes stay.
Winter: Temps 40s-60s, courses wide open, comfortable with a layer. Lowest overall costs for your trip.
The Unlimited Sports Package is requested when booking your Royal Dunes stay, at check-in, or by contacting us ahead of arrival. Availability is limited during peak season—book early.
Cart fees are paid directly at each course when you play.
How to structure your week
Day 1: Barony—ease in with accuracy over power
Day 2: Robbers Row—take your time with the history, enjoy the marsh
Day 3: Oyster Reef—don’t miss the 6th hole
Day 4: Shipyard—pick your 18 based on how your game feels
Day 5: Palmetto Hall—Cupp if you’re playing well, Hills if you want something more traditional
The Unlimited Sports Package turns a Hilton Head vacation into a golf trip. You’re playing six decades of island golf history.
Want to book? Contact us to add the Unlimited Sports Package to your stay.