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HOTEL: HILTON HEAD MARRIOTT, $172/NIGHT

I went bargain hunting for hotel rooms, without getting too desperate. That led me down the path to a $172/night (inclusive of the daily resort fee) beachfront Marriott resort, which seems like a great deal. With four adults traveling, it makes sense to get two rooms so each person can at least have his or her own bed, but you could of course maximize your budget by squeezing four people into a single room. Not something I’m opting for on this vacay! Two rooms with a nice beach to hang out at after your round.

$172/night x 2 rooms x four nights = $1,376

Remaining budget: $2,005

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GREEN FEES: $1,312

Now, let’s spend some money on what we came for: the golf. The crown jewel of a Hilton Head golf trip is a loop around Harbour Town Golf Links, No. 9 on GOLF’s most recent ranking of the Top 100 Courses You Can Play. It’s one players rave about, too, with many saying it’s their favorite course on the schedule, so it’s a must play for your trip.

Like most good things in life, it’s not cheap, but you can save a bit by eschewing morning tee times, which are a premium in Hilton Head. If you can wait until the afternoon to play, you’ll save a valuable chunk of your budget for other things, like food and drinks.

A 1:12 p.m. tee time at Harbour Town will set you back $195 per player, for a grand total of $780 for the group. If that stings a bit, consider this: that amount covers less than a round and a half at Pebble Beach.

Another late tee-time perk? At a nice resort like the Marriott, you can spend a leisurely morning by the beach or pool before heading to the course.

For a solid Day 2 option, I like Palmetto Dunes. There are three course options, but the RTJ track gives you a nice view of the ocean and will set you back only $79 per player if you tee off after 2:00 p.m. That’s a grand total of $316.

A third option is the well-reviewed Hilton Head National. A Gary Player design that’s a short drive from the island. On GolfNow, you can score a green fee of $54 per player for a tee time after 2:00 p.m. That’s the best deal yet, at $216 for a foursome.

Remaining budget: $693

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FOOD AND DRINKS: $693

Let’s be real: food and drinks can be a big-time budget breaker, especially if you’re footing the bill for four people. One way to mitigate the cost is to buy your own booze ahead of time, and stock your hotel room fridge with milk, yogurt and cereal to keep breakfast costs down. But it is still possible to have some fun with the money that’s left. To spend the remaining $693, try this:

Two “splurge” dinners (spending an average of $45 per person): $360
Three budget lunches (spending an average of $10 per person): $120
Two moderate dinners (spending an average of $20 per person): $200

Grand dining total: $680

Remaining budget: $13

Not bad, right? And hey, remember, if you go overboard one night, there’s always McDonald’s to get you back on track!

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