Dolphin Head Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Hilton Head Island, SC with a par of 72. It offers 7 tee sets: black (6,606 yards, slope 135, rating 72.9), blue (6,421 yards, slope 133, rating 72.1), white (6,169 yards, slope 130, rating 71), member (5,751 yards, slope 122, rating 68.7), gold (5,509 yards, slope 119, rating 67.1), red (5,360 yards, slope 118, rating 66.3), green (4,760 yards, slope 116, rating 65). The hardest hole is #6, a par 4 playing 342 yards from the first tee.

Dolphin Head Golf Club

Hilton Head Island, SC

blackS:135R:72.9
blueS:133R:72.1
whiteS:130R:71
memberS:122R:68.7
goldS:119R:67.1
redS:118R:66.3
greenS:116R:65

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 5
1Par 5
HCP 13
513500465465436435385

A long par 5 that plays as a three-shot hole for most players, with a relatively open fairway that rewards distance off the tee. The green sits elevated and is defended by bunkers, making the approach shot the defining challenge of the hole.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 4
2Par 4
HCP 9
344338332332325297267

A short, straightforward par 4 that demands accuracy over length, with a narrow corridor to the green. Bunkers frame the landing area and guard the green complex, making precision off the tee essential.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 4
3Par 4
HCP 15
359350328328315295280

A mid-length par 4 with a deceptive layout that plays longer than the yardage suggests. The fairway tightens approaching the green, which is protected by hazards that punish anything offline.

Hole 4 satellite
1004PAR 3
4Par 3
HCP 11
173167154135135117117

A short par 3 with a modest target that offers little margin for error despite its length. The green is well-bunkered and requires a precise short iron to avoid trouble.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 5
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A demanding par 4 that plays as the toughest hole on the front nine, with a tight fairway and significant hazards that come into play off the tee. The approach to the well-protected green demands accuracy and control.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 4
6Par 4
HCP 1
432411401348348342280

The signature hole at Dolphin Head, this lengthy par 4 is the most difficult on the course, playing over 400 yards from the back tees. Water and bunkers strategically placed throughout create a formidable test that requires two strong, accurate shots.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002501001507PAR 3
7Par 3
HCP 17
204194176147147143125

An elevated par 3 with a deceptively short yardage that plays longer due to the uphill nature of the shot. The green is surrounded by bunkers and natural hazards, leaving little room for adjustment.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 4
8Par 4
HCP 7
395385375345345339286

A mid-length par 4 with a dogleg shape that demands a well-placed tee shot to open up the approach. Bunkers protect the turning point and flank the green, creating a strategic puzzle.

Hole 9 satellite
1001001502002509PAR 5
9Par 5
HCP 3
515507486486457453380

A three-shot par 5 that can be reached by longer hitters but requires precision and positioning on each shot. Hazards are positioned to penalize aggressive play, while the layup route offers a safer path to the green.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 12
371353343288288285280

A moderate par 4 that opens the back nine with a relatively straightforward design, though hazards lurk in the fairway and around the green. The hole rewards solid fundamentals and punishes poor placement.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 4
11Par 4
HCP 10
382373365334334332285

A mid-length par 4 with a tight layout that demands both power and accuracy to reach a well-bunkered green. The fairway narrows in the landing zone, forcing a decision on club selection off the tee.

Hole 12 satellite
10015020012PAR 3
12Par 3
HCP 18
211200190153153145145

The easiest par 3 on the course, playing to a receptive green across a modest distance. Despite its length advantage, bunkers and water hazards guard the perimeter, requiring a clean strike.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 5
13Par 5
HCP 6
523513504504463460385

A strong par 5 that rewards an aggressive second shot with the possibility of a short approach, though water and bunkers protect scoring positions. The three-shot option is also viable for those seeking a safer route.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 4
14Par 4
HCP 14
341336331331276272250

A short par 4 that emphasizes placement over power, with a narrow fairway and bunkers that guard the green. The compact design makes this a momentum-shifting hole where precision is paramount.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 2
444423399325325320280

The second-most difficult hole on the course, this long par 4 stretches beyond 400 yards from the championship tees and features significant hazards throughout. Water and bunkers create a gauntlet that tests even the strongest players.

Hole 16 satellite
10015020025016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 8
360351341341315300290

A mid-length par 4 with a balanced design that plays fairly but offers little forgiveness for wayward shots. Bunkers frame the fairway and surround the green, creating a strategic test of accuracy.

Hole 17 satellite
10017PAR 3
17Par 3
HCP 16
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A short par 3 with a deceptive character that often plays longer than yardage due to wind and elevation changes. The green is small and well-protected, making club selection and execution critical.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 5
18Par 5
HCP 4
494489470470428421355

A finishing par 5 that provides a dramatic conclusion to the round, with hazards positioned to challenge aggressive play throughout. The hole offers multiple routes to the green depending on a player's position and confidence off the tee.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par544344345364435444353672
HCP139151151177312101861428164
black513344359173364432204395515329937138221152334144436018149433076606
blue500338350167359411194385507321135337320051333642335117248932106421
white465332328154349401176375486306634336519050433139934116047031036169
member465332328135276348147345486286228833415350433132534114347028895751
gold436325315135276348147345457278428833415346327632531514342827255509
red435297295117273342143339453269428533214546027232030013142126665360
green385267280117260280125286380238028028514538525028029011035523804760

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