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3.8
1578 Reviews (1578)
5 Stars
183
4 Stars
565
3 Stars
398
2 Stars
232
1 Stars
200
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
81.3%
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1017 out of 1578 reviews
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3.9
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
84.7%
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61 out of 72 reviews
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4.0
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
86.0%
Recommend this course
74 out of 86 reviews
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Course Highlights
Rose Hill's staff consistently earns high praise for their warmth and genuine engagement with players on and off the course. The thoughtfully designed layout offers solid variety and delivers strong value for the experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6961 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.5

Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton is situated amongst plentiful live oaks draped with Spanish moss. There are also sparkling, crystal-clear lakes that come into play on several holes. The golf course is a part of Rose Hill Plantation, giving it a truly Southern look and feel. Most of the holes are flat and straightforward but there are a few tricky doglegs to keep the course interesting. The layout features formidable par 3s that will test even the best players and a notably difficult par 5 that measures just over 600 yards. The challenging holes are balanced with player-friendly features that make it versatile enough for a wide range of skill levels. Four sets of tees, the longest coming to just over 6,900 yards, make Rose Hill Golf Club even more accessible.

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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Hamm Arthur Hills (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Normal dress code applies; no jeans and shirts must have a collar.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

3.8
1578 Reviews (1578)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 35
19th Hole Specials 17
Brunch 12
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 81
Bunkers 77
Narrow Fairways 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 50
Seniors 49
Beginners 30
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 45
Worth the Drive 34
Near Local Attractions 23

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Still Needs TLC

We love the layout, challenge and playability of this course and the new owners are terrific, but the course still needs some TLC, with bare spots on some greens and fairways. The last time we played it, about a month ago, it was starting to look really great, but when we played it today, it had taken a step backward. We haven’t had a lot of rain, so maybe it’s that. We are rooting so hard for Rose Hill to succeed, and they have a beautiful new clubhouse opening in November, so we will keep coming and supporting them.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Poor shape. The greens were the worst I have ever been on.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poorly Maintained

Rose Hill has a very good layout but this course is in dire need of much love and attention. 30% of the greens are pretty much unplayable. I wouldn't recommend playing this course in its current condition unless you're more concerned with hitting shots and aren't concerned with scoring.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Improving

Course is a little rough. It has been improving each time I play. Keep up the good work!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Can not say much good

The fairways on the front 9 were very poor the back nine was better but still below average. The greens were just terrible. They are working out of a trailer but a new clubhouse is supposed to open soon. The staff tried but nice people don’t help a terrible course. We played Shpyard on Monday and it was at least 300% better for only a couple of dollars more. I played here several years ago and they promised great improvement. Sorry it didn’t happen. There are many other courses a lot better so avoid this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

Bunkers fantastic greens shot. need some maintenance. If you are under new management you would think that the greens and fairways would be a priority. Glad I only paid 25 dollars.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Horrible Course

This course is horrible. No amenities, very poor t boxes, no ball washers, no water on course, bathrooms deplorable, back nine greens worse we had all seen in 10 years. Worse than most 9 hole par 3 starter courses.

We should have walked off Rose Hill course after 5 holes and asked for money back.

Do not recommend at all. Much better courses as same prices within couple miles distance.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sad...

Sad, is the only word I can think of to describe what is a very nice piece of golf real estate that has been virtually laid to waste by mismanagement.

The new magagement seems sure that they can put the course back in shape by next spring...that may be somewhat optimistic to say the least...I wish them well.

Time, and some real money, could make this a great course. The course has real potential but in its current state, well, play it, but don't be too critical. Keep in mind that the current state is not the fault of the new management.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Again a bad time

The club was having a tournament with a shot gun start. I was not a part of tournament. Dropped into program found slow play as i tried to jump past a t fellow chased me down to tell me he was a part of tournament and I

could not move past him. Very rude with his WVA cap and shirt. His foursome was extremely slow and refused to yield. Third time with rude people at this course....dont think I will play here again!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Must have been nice way back.

Could be a treasure if the course was totally renovated. Tee to green wild grass going everywhere. All of the greens were burned out with lots of sand everywhere. I enjoy the layout and the length fit my skill level.

Don’t play unless there’s a major overhaul.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course that will get even better

Nice course with a few greens with some turf problems but you can see that all are being addressed and will be fine in time. New clubhouse being built and nice course layout. Friendly helpful staff. Nice round of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 170
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Getting there

Course has improved since last year. BrownGolf really did a number on it. Hopefully within the next year the course will be able to compete with other courses in the area. Multiple greens were lacking grass and some fairways were not mowed and had large areas of weeds. Tee boxes were in good shape. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Course will continue to improve under their care.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Bad Course

Terrible conditions especially on back nine. Scabby greens, tee boxes poor condition, branches and debris on course.

Nice layout but poorly maintained.

MUCH better courses in immediate area. Waste of money to play at this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

still improving

I played this course back in May 2018 and then again in early July 2018. The difference was quite substantial. The tee boxes and fairways are now very nice and a good portion of the greens are now in nice shape. Back in May the ball bounced to the hole on most greens, now they roll and stay true to the cup. There are a few greens on the back nine that are still less than ideal however they are slowly getting better and better. Hole #15 green is still struggling. #18 has some bad spots but overall from August of 2017, when it was unplayable, this course has made tremendous strides. The $35 green fee is a deal considering the course conditions. Management is continuing to improve the course and I suspect in another few months you will see this course on par with most others in the Bluffton area. They have new carts and a spanking new clubhouse come late November or early December. The staff is top notch. Other reviews that are trashing the course must be some type of personal vendetta as they are just not true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

The course was cart path only because of wet conditions on the day we played.

The back nine greens are still not in great shape and may still be recovering from previous year hurricane damage. (Sept 2017)

Staff was friendly.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course bad shape

I was supprised to find the sand traps full of mud and water most of the greens were in bad shape. I played here a couple of years ago and it was better. Next year will try another course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rose hill

Some of the greens are burnt up or have a fungus .tee boxes and fairways were in good. Shape i got out early so none in front of me played 18 holes in 3hrs .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much Improved

This golf course has come a long way. I remember it from years ago and it was usually wet and sloppy. The drainage is now perfect. A few greens were having problems and they were slow but I expect this this time of year here.

They are renovating the clubhouse.

I think it is the best value on Hilton Head right now.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf now buy

Under 20 bucks.....

You wont find a better deal. Green are a tad long/slow.......otherwise great shape, layout, play, scenery!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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