Dolphin Head Golf Club Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Dolphin Head Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, playing 6,606 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.9 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,606 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.9 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 32.2555, -80.7212 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,606 | 72 | 72.9 | 135 |
| Blue | 6,421 | 72 | 72.1 | 133 |
| White | 6,169 | 72 | 71 | 130 |
| Member | 5,751 | 72 | 68.7 | 122 |
| Gold | 5,509 | 72 | 73 | 129 |
| Red | 5,360 | 72 | 71.9 | 127 |
| Green | 4,760 | 72 | 68.6 | 119 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.9/135 | 513 | 344 | 359 | 173 | 364 | 432 | 204 | 395 | 515 | 3299 | 371 | 382 | 211 | 523 | 341 | 444 | 360 | 181 | 494 | 3307 | 6606 |
| Blue 72.1/133 | 500 | 338 | 350 | 167 | 359 | 411 | 194 | 385 | 507 | 3211 | 353 | 373 | 200 | 513 | 336 | 423 | 351 | 172 | 489 | 3210 | 6421 |
| White 71/130 | 465 | 332 | 328 | 154 | 349 | 401 | 176 | 375 | 486 | 3066 | 343 | 365 | 190 | 504 | 331 | 399 | 341 | 160 | 470 | 3103 | 6169 |
| Member 68.7/122 | 465 | 332 | 328 | 135 | 276 | 348 | 147 | 345 | 486 | 2862 | 288 | 334 | 153 | 504 | 331 | 325 | 341 | 143 | 470 | 2889 | 5751 |
| Gold 73/129 | 436 | 325 | 315 | 135 | 276 | 348 | 147 | 345 | 457 | 2784 | 288 | 334 | 153 | 463 | 276 | 325 | 315 | 143 | 428 | 2725 | 5509 |
| Red 71.9/127 | 435 | 297 | 295 | 117 | 273 | 342 | 143 | 339 | 453 | 2694 | 285 | 332 | 145 | 460 | 272 | 320 | 300 | 131 | 421 | 2666 | 5360 |
| Green 68.6/119 | 385 | 267 | 280 | 117 | 260 | 280 | 125 | 286 | 380 | 2380 | 280 | 285 | 145 | 385 | 250 | 280 | 290 | 110 | 355 | 2380 | 4760 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,606 yards, 72.9/135)
Course rating 0.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Member (5,751 yards, 68.7/122)
855 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,760 yards, 68.6/119)
1,846 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 523 yards. 8 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 173 yards. 117 from the Green tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Dolphin Head Golf Club?
Dolphin Head Golf Club has a course rating of 72.9 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 68.6 with a slope of 119.
How long is Dolphin Head Golf Club?
From the back tees, Dolphin Head Golf Club plays 6,606 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Dolphin Head Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 432-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Dolphin Head Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,606 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,760 yards).
Is Dolphin Head Golf Club public or private?
Dolphin Head Golf Club is a public golf course in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Dolphin Head Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Oyster Reef Golf Club (Hilton Head Island), Country Club of Hilton Head, Bear Creek Golf Club (Hilton Head Island), Bear Creek Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Dolphin Head Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Dolphin Head Golf Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Dolphin Head Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Dolphin Head Golf Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Dolphin Head Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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