Port Royal- Robber's Row
Friday a.m. Round
Notable golf architect Pete Dye works his magic on the original George W. Cobb and William C. Byrd design and delivers what is considered to be the most scenic course of the Port Royal threesome. Cutting through beautiful magnolias and live oaks almost makes one forget the course still requires a certain level of accuracy.
Highlighted by a challenging quartet of excellent par-three holes, water hazards on several holes and greens well protected by bunkers, Robber’s Row is an excellent course for intermediate golfers. Players will also notice historical markers at tee boxes; the course sits atop what was once an important location in the Civil War.
Port Royal- Barony Course
Friday p.m. Round
Designed by George W. Cobb, the Barony Course at Port Royal Golf Club was one of the first courses on Hilton Head Island. Standing at over 40 years of age, the Barony Course also proves that age is just a number as it continues to receive praise from top golf publications.
Fans of target golf will appreciate everything Barony has to give. The risk-reward approaches to the greens bring some challenges and the small greens that are protected by thick rough and unforgiving bunkers calls for a skillful touch with the mid and short irons. Golfers will quickly realize that the key to this course is accuracy and not length.
