The long and storied relationship between golf and Hilton Head Island is well documented and often celebrated. With a little help from the locals, visitors traveling from near and far can see it for themselves.

The 12-mile long, 5-mile wide island is a golfer's paradise whose charm and natural beauty has been maintained by the relentless efforts of its residents for the millions of annual visitors to enjoy.

With more than 20 public courses, not to mention those in the surrounding area, and a host of full-service beachfront hotels and villas not to mention dozens of dining options, trying to make a step-by-step itinerary for your stay on Hilton Head Island can be just as stressful and frantic as the everyday grind you're trying to leave behind.

The Heritage Golf Group holds the belief that the game of golf elicits a passion among its enthusiasts, and in return deserves to be treated similarly by those who are in the business.

For those looking to experience the first-class treatment and facilities offered by the Heritage group on Hilton Head Island, Hiltonheadgolf.net specializes in bringing the consumer face to face with the ultimate golf experience. Hiltonheadgolf.net offers a wide variety of golf packages featuring the Heritage Group’s holdings on the island which include Palmetto Hall, Port Royal, Shipyard Plantation and the Oyster Reef Golf Club.

Greenwood Development Corporation, owner and operator of the world-class Palmetto Dunes Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C., announced today that it will officially launch a vacation rental program and will also assume control over the resort's welcome and reception center, conference facility management and special event operations.

"We've made the decision to add these services to our already rich menu of resort offerings in order to provide our guests with a full-service resort experience and to deliver all of their vacation and retreat needs," said Bret Martin, Greenwood's Vice President, Resort Operations.

Golf course architect completely remodels venerable Sea Pines resort’s former Sea Marsh golf course. “Heron Point by Pete Dye” opens in September 2007, less than one mile from his legendary Harbour Town Golf Links.

The Sea Pines Resort , one of South Carolina’s premier addresses and home of the famed Harbour Town Golf Links , has added another Pete Dye golf course to its stable. "" (formerly called "Sea Marsh") opens on September 17, 2007 and along with its sister layout, the Ocean Course, and nearby Harbour Town Golf Links, comprises the 54-holes of resort golf within The Sea Pines Resort.

Kiawah Island & Hilton Head Island, SC (Tuesday, March 7, 2006) - In a joint statement, the two premier golf destinations in South Carolina, Kiawah Island Golf Resort and The Sea Pines Resort, today announced they were joining forces to offer a unique "Best of the Lowcountry" golf package.

Two nights accommodations at the AAA Four Diamond-rated Inn at Harbour Town

Two rounds of golf at The Sea Pines Resort including one on Harbour Town Golf Links, site of the Verizon Heritage, one of the PGA Tour's most popular events and a second round on either the Ocean or Sea Marsh course.

Two nights accommodations at either the ultra-luxurious oceanfront Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort or one of Kiawah's premier villas

Two rounds of golf at Kiawah Island Golf Resort including one round on The Ocean Course, site of the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches, 2007 Senior PGA Championship and the 2012 PGA Championship.

Many people find themselves at the three-course Palmetto Dunes Resort on their Hilton Head golf vacation, but insiders know the best course to play.

It's a beautiful low-country layout that rolls over natural sand dunes as it passes through a system of lagoons. Anything but long — it’s only 6,651 yards from the back tees — this par-72 test captivates you with its unique elevation changes and challenging approaches to feature-filled greens.

If you really want to get away from it all on a Hilton Head golf vacation, make a reservation at the Daufuskie Island Resort & Breathe Spa on nearby Daufuskie Island.

This small land mass, which is only reachable by ferry (from Hilton Head and Savannah), doesn’t have all the modern conveniences of the mainland, but its sleepy pace and moss-draped trees instantly transport you back to a simpler time and make complete relaxation that much more attainable.