For many people, the name Hilton Head is synonymous with Golf courses. Thenbsp;famous red and white striped lighthousenbsp;which is a familiar backdrop for Harbour Town, a PGA landmark, is just the gateway to the rich diversity and variety of golf that there is to be played in Hilton Head. There are numerous golf courses to choose from, ranging from excellent, high-quality, world-famous courses to the more affordable and less well-known ones. With such a wide choice, which golf course should you be choosing? Harbour Town Golf LinksThis is Hilton Headrsquo;s most famous course and is of the highest quality. It is ranked in 9th place innbsp;Golf Magazinersquo;s Top 100 Courses You Can Play. Its design takes you through thenbsp;forest, alongside lagoons, strangely shaped greens and waste bunkers, while remaining as flat and smooth as a mirror. Also home to the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament - South Carolinarsquo;s only PGA Tournament It is a firm favorite among professionals and amateurs, and the 18thnbsp;hole is perhaps the most famous ndash; which is a 460 yard, par 4, with the Calibogue Sound to the left, trees and condos to the right, and that famous lighthouse signaling the entrance to the harbor in the backdrop. May River at Palmetto BluffThis course in Palmetto Bluff is ranked number 51 in the same Top 100 Courses You Can Play list. It is much well known ndash; which is both unfair, but a bonus for those who have discovered this gem. This course is only available to those who are staying here, but it is well worth the cost. With holes balanced on the edge of the river, wetlands and sand splashes keep this course as interesting as it gets; and soft contouring, as well as mandatory caddies, keep the pace of play up. Heron PointThis is no course for beginners, but for those who have a game, this is an interesting and fun make-over of a traditional 1960s course. There are an array of sand and water hazards, and the mix of greens sections means that precision is the order of the day. For a fun and challenging round, look no further than Heron Point. The Country Club of Hilton HeadDespite its grand name, The Country Club of Hilton Head is open to the public and perhaps the only full-service country Club on the island. It was built in the 1980s and has retained that 80rsquo;s feel.nbsp; The 12thnbsp;hole ndash; at 575 yards, par five, you are 28 feet above sea level at Hilton Headrsquo;s highest point and can get a breath-taking view of some of the rest of the course, the Intracoastal Waterway and Skull Creek. The CC Of HH features not only golf but an indoor lap pool, large outdoor pool, tennis, state of the art fitness center and more. Golf View Homes for Sale in Hilton Head Plantation Public Golf CoursesThere are so many public golf courses to choose from.nbsp; Bear Creek, Oyster Reef, Robert Trent Jones and George Fazio in Palmetto Dunes, Robert Cupp, Arthur Hills in Palmetto Dunes and many morenbsp; When to GoThanks to the mild climate, you can go to Hilton Head all year round. The winter is also playable, just make sure that you take an extra jacket.nbsp; The best time to go is during the spring or fall, when the temperatures are perfect and the tourist numbers are lower than in the summer. When it comes to golfing, there arenrsquo;t many places with such a variety of courses, among beautiful nature. So why not give Hilton Head a go, start practicing those swings and have the time of your life Oceanfront Homes for Salenbsp;nbsp;Oceanfront Villas for Salenbsp;nbsp;Golf Homes for Sale under $600,000nbsp;nbsp;Bluffton Homes for Sale under $500,000nbsp;