Located on Daufuskie Island, this course is situated around several lagoons. Minimal amenities allow golfers to enjoy natural beauty, undisturbed, and the eagle and Osprey's nest on the 17th and 15th holes, respectively, hint at the wildlife that occasionally inhabit the area. Designed by Tom Weiskopf and partner Jay Morrish, the 72-par course is less challenging than its counterpart, Melrose. The ferry for Daufuskie departs from 421 Squire Pope Road on Hilton Head (call 843-341-4870 for ferry rates, reservations and schedules).

SEA PINES RESORT. This championship resort has three 18-hole courses to offer its guests. The Harbour Town Golf Links course is perennially considered one of top courses in the USA and is one of Southeast's true must-play courses. If the name sounds familiar, that's because Harbour Town is home to the PGA Tour's Heritage Classic. This long trek is demanding and features flat terrain and small, sloping greens. The finishing hole is the signature, a 458-yard par 4, with a long tee shot customarily aimed at the lighthouse.

Palmetto Dunes has three 18-hole courses to offer, and each of them poses its own combination of challenges and beautiful scenery. Long hitters in particular enjoy the George Fazio course, which features narrow, tree-lined fairways and undulating greens. Lagoons flank the long trek, so bring a few extra balls. Robert Trent Jones and Roger Rulewich combined to design a second course, whose greens are well-trapped and test even the most accurate hitters. Number 17 is the gem of the Arthur Hills course, meanwhile, as it requires an accurate tee shot in order to carry the canyon-like lagoon on the left of the fairway.

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION. Located by the Westin Resort, this prestigious golf club features three courses ­ The Barony, Planter's Row and Robber's Row. The Barony is a short but difficult trek designed by George Cobb; meanwhile, William Byrd's Planter's Row is distinguished by its large greens and attractive appearance. For the toughest game, opt for Robber's Row, from the creative team of Peter Dye and George Cobb.