Off the Tee
Clipper asks for accurate tee shots and enough length to handle one of Shipyard's more demanding nine-hole layouts.
Shipyard Golf Courses
Clipper Course
A Strong Test with Classic Hilton Head Character
Designed by George W. Cobb and built in 1970, the Clipper Course is known as one of Shipyard's most demanding nines. It brings together long-game pressure, well-placed hazards, and greens that ask for a confident but careful touch.
Clipper rewards players who can find the fairway, choose smart targets, and control approach shots into large, well-bunkered greens. With sand, water, and mature Lowcountry scenery throughout the round, it gives golfers a memorable test inside Shipyard's 27-hole setting.
9Holes
36Par
CobbArchitect
1970Built
Course Appeal
Why Golfers Love Clipper
George W. Cobb design
One of Shipyard's original nines
Long-game challenge with risk and reward
Large, well-bunkered greens
Diamond Zoysia putting surfaces
Practice area and Callaway rental clubs available
Course Character
Where Clipper Tests Your Game
Into the Greens
Approach shots need to be measured carefully, with bunkers and undulating surfaces making distance control important.
The Experience
A classic Shipyard round with water, sand, mature trees, and a stronger test for golfers who like strategic decisions.
Course Yardage
Shipyard Course Yardage
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6,878 | 137 | 73.2 |
| Blue | 72 | 6,448 | 131 | 70.9 |
| White | 72 | 6,078 | 123 | 68.9 |
| Green | 72 | 5,391 | 104 | 66.4 |
Plan Your Round
Play Clipper at Shipyard
Download the Shipyard scorecard, view the Clipper course tour, or reserve your tee time for a memorable Hilton Head golf round.