Robert Trent Jones' Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes in Hilton Head Island

The Palmetto Dunes resort on Hilton Head Island is home to three golf courses, and the Robert Trent Jones-designed Ocean course is its most popular, according to course officials.

The ocean is a big reason why, which can be seen on the ninth through 11th holes, most notably on the 10th green, with the ocean serving as a dramatic backdrop.

The course was renovated and upgraded by Jones protege Roger Rulewich in 2002 and now features restored trademark dramatic bunkering and raised greens.

RTJ's Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes: the 2nd hole

The par-4 second hole on the Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes features a carry over water to the green.

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The 3rd hole at Robert Trent Jones' Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes

The 355-yard 3rd hole on the Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes is a dogleg right through tight trees.

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Robert Trent Jones' Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes: 7th hole

The 7th hole's tee shot must carry water, which leaks down the right side of the fairway.

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Large bunkers on Robert Trent Jones' Ocean Course

Golfers who avoid the water to the right of the 7th must also be aware of large bunkers on the left.

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8th hole on the Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes

The par-3 8th hole on the Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes plays entirely over water and can play as long as 227 yards.

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The par-5 9th hole at the Ocean Course

The par-5 9th hole at the Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes.

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Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes: The signature 10th hole

The signature 10th hole brings you up close and personal with the ocean beyond the green.

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The 11th hole on the Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes

The 11th hole on the Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes features water to the right.

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The par-3 12th hole on the Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes

The par-3 12th hole on the Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes features plenty of trouble around the green.

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Robert Trent Jones' Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes

The par-4 14th is short at just 353 yards from the men's tee, but features a heavily guarded green.

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Robert Trent Jones' Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes

Robert Trent Jones' Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes on Hilton Head Island.

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Robert Trent Jones' Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes: 17th hole

The par-3 17th hole on the Ocean Course at Palmetto Dunes.

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