Port Royal Golf Club

Port Royal Golf Club on Hilton Head Island features three distinct eighteen-hole courses, with Robbers Row serving as one of the resort's original layouts. George Cobb designed the course in 1967 as part of the island's early development boom, establishing routing through the coastal lowcountry terrain characteristic of the South Carolina sea islands. Willard Byrd later contributed modifications, and Pete Dye added his own design touches during subsequent renovations, creating a layered architectural history that reflects different eras of golf course design philosophy. The course occupies relatively flat terrain typical of barrier island geography, with holes routed through corridors of live oaks, palmettos, and native vegetation. Water features appear throughout the layout, including tidal marshes and lagoons that introduce both strategic considerations and visual definition to the playing corridors. The coastal setting means wind often influences club selection and shot-making, particularly on exposed holes near marsh edges. Port Royal operates as a resort facility, offering golf as part of a broader Hilton Head vacation experience. The club's three courses provide variety for visiting golfers, with Robbers Row representing the more traditional parkland style compared to the property's other layouts. The course serves recreational players of varying abilities, with multiple tee options accommodating different skill levels. Dining and practice facilities support the golf operation, typical of Hilton Head's resort-oriented golf culture that developed through the latter half of the twentieth century.