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 | 10 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,606 yards, 72.9/135)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 6 (par 4, 432 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Member (5,751 yards, 68.7/122)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,760 yards, 68.6/119)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 4 (117 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 432 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 211 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 523 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 173 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 444-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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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 Bear Creek Golf Club, Golden Bear Golf Club, The Legends Golf Course (Port Royal), Moss Creek (Hilton Head Island).
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.
Does Dolphin Head Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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