Clipper/Galleon Course
Hilton Head Island, SC, USA



Clipper and Galleon, interwoven at Shipyard Golf Club on Hilton Head Island, represent a Lowcountry golf experience steeped in resort tradition, yet subtly distinct in character. Carved from the island's signature maritime forest, the routing presents a playable, balanced test, avoiding penal length in favor of strategic positioning. Designed by George Cobb, the course avoids the grandiose, instead prioritizing a thoughtful negotiation of its natural surroundings. Subtle doglegs, strategically placed bunkers, and receptive greens reward intelligent approaches. While not a championship venue, it encourages repeat play through its inherent fairness and engaging layout, often favoring those with a natural fade. The spirit here resonates with the easy pace of island life. This is a place for camaraderie, where the day's round is often followed by a relaxed meal at the club, featuring the area’s celebrated seafood. The focus is less on conquering the course and more on savoring the experience, an ethos deeply ingrained within the Club's membership.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Unranked
Best in USA
Unranked
Best in SC
Public: #77
fun
A part of the 7 day unlimited golf package for like $600 across like 5 different golf courses in HHI. This is serviceable but the worst of the 5
Hilton head has a lot of great golf. Not here
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Clipper/Galleon at Shipyard Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 9 explicit golfer ratings.
Clipper/Galleon was designed by George W. Cobb and Willard C. Byrd.
Yes. Clipper/Galleon at Shipyard Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Clipper/Galleon is 72.
Clipper/Galleon plays 6,878 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Clipper/Galleon is 133.