Shipyard Golf Club Hilton Head Island
Shipyard Golf Hilton Head Island SC Overview
Shipyard Golf Club is one of the island’s oldest courses — 27 holes across three distinct nines, Clipper, Galleon, and Brigantine, combined in pairs for an 18-hole round. Two of the three, Clipper and Galleon, opened in 1970 as George Cobb designs; Willard C. Byrd’s Brigantine followed in 1982. From 1982 to 1984, Shipyard hosted the Hilton Head Senior International, an early PGA Tour Champions event. For the island’s other courses, see the full Hilton Head golf courses directory.
Shipyard Hilton Head Course Details
View Score Card- Location: 45 Shipyard Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
- Holes: 27 (three nines: Clipper, Galleon, Brigantine)
The Three Nines
One of Shipyard’s most demanding nines — long-game pressure, well-placed hazards, and large, well-bunkered greens.
One of Shipyard’s two original nines, moving through large oaks and tall pines for a classic Hilton Head test.
The shortest of the three nines, with lagoons, slight doglegs, and a premium on accuracy over length.
| 18-Hole Pairing | Gold (Rating/Slope) | Blue (Rating/Slope) | White (Rating/Slope) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galleon / Clipper | 73.3 / 140 | 71.4 / 132 | 69.4 / 124 |
| Clipper / Brigantine | 73.2 / 137 | 70.9 / 131 | 68.9 / 123 |
| Brigantine / Galleon | 72.5 / 133 | 70.5 / 124 | 68.7 / 120 |
Shipyard Golf Course HHI Yardages — Galleon + Clipper
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Par 4Shipyard Golf Club, Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island SC
Shipyard Golf Club — sometimes shortened to Shipyard HHI — is on Shipyard Drive inside Shipyard Plantation, part of the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, on the central Atlantic side of the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shipyard Golf Club one course or three?
Shipyard is 27 holes across three separate nine-hole courses — Clipper, Galleon, and Brigantine — combined in pairs for an 18-hole round. Which two nines you play can vary by tee time, so ask when booking if you have a preference.
How long is Shipyard Golf Club?
The default Galleon + Clipper 18-hole pairing plays 6,878 yards from the Gold tees at a par of 72 — see the full tee-by-tee breakdown above. Each of the three nines is itself a par-36, roughly 3,350-3,500-yard test from the Gold tees.
Has Shipyard Golf Club hosted any professional tournaments?
Yes — it was the home of the Hilton Head Senior International, an early PGA Tour Champions event, from 1982 to 1984.
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