Hidden Cypress Golf Club at Sun City Hilton

Hidden Cypress Golf Club at Sun City Hilton Head is a Mark McCumber and Mike Beebe design that opened in the early 2000s as part of the Sun City Hilton Head active adult community in Bluffton, South Carolina. The course serves as the centerpiece amenity for this residential development, which caters to retirees and is located in the South Carolina Lowcountry between Savannah and Charleston. McCumber, a former PGA Tour player who transitioned to course design, worked with Beebe to create a layout that balances playability with strategic interest for the community's membership. The routing takes advantage of the natural Lowcountry terrain, incorporating wetlands, mature hardwoods, and native vegetation throughout the property. The design features generous fairways and multiple tee boxes to accommodate players of varying skill levels, a common approach in active adult community courses. Water hazards and waste areas come into play on several holes, reflecting the region's characteristic landscape. The course maintains a parkland character with tree-lined corridors and occasional open vistas. As part of Sun City Hilton Head, Hidden Cypress functions primarily as a private club for community residents, with golf serving as one component of a broader lifestyle-oriented development. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that supports the social aspects of the membership. The course reflects the design priorities typical of resort-style community golf in the Lowcountry: accessibility for regular play while preserving the aesthetic qualities of the coastal South Carolina setting.