Palmetto Hills Golf Club

Much like many, I saw reviews and didn’t expect much especially the time of year it is. What I found was a very peaceful almost mountain feel of a course. Carts were new and had monitors, very nice. The course has constant elevation changes and that can present new challenges if you’re used to flat courses. Greens were very inconsistent speed wise. Some were smooth while a couple would bounce a bit.. But for the value I didn’t mind. Two greens that I can recall had bad spots but were minor and avoidable. Fairways were bare in spots but again, given the rain we’ve had and time of year, I expect as much. Pace of play was great even though it was cart path only. Layout keeps you engaged and punishes you for missing fairways. Follow the suggestions on the card and you’ll be fine. Accuracy off the tee is a must.

For the money it’s a course to play at least once to experience the layout. If the greens improve it would be a must play for the area.

I can tell this place has had some improvements and effort put into it recently. With a continuation of this effort, the layout can really shine more. Definitely will be back as conditions improve in the spring

Hit em around course. Good for beginners. Not well kept but I do enjoy it from time to time. Good if everyone else is booked.

This course has been really bad last few times I played a couple years ago. But under new management seems to be coming along. I would play again and excited to see what’s to come because i like the layout of course

Fairways conditions were poorr. Most Greens were OK. Coarse needs maintenance.

I’d heard only how bad the conditions were on this course. And reviews had backed that up… until the last couple months. Reviews were positive including one person who knew the course well and had said how awful it had been previously but how it was now much improved.

My impressions? Greens in the front were near perfect until the 9th green. It still has a long way to go. A couple greens on the back nine have some issues but nothing like 9. In general, greens are rolling nicely at about a 10. Quite a few courses I’ve played looked gorgeous but the greens were annoyingly slow. So the greens here are now some of the nicer ones in the area.

Tees and fairways are mowed well to proper height and are full. Very few bare spots. That said some of this grass both on tees and fairways are junk grasses but it was full and mowed, which at least makes it nice to play on. In time with proper continued care these junk grasses will fade and give way to the Bermuda.

So keep your eye on this one. Maybe they’ve hired the course manager from Legacy Pines which sadly closes today. I’ve played some 20 courses this summer and Legacy Pines had THE best grass tee to green that I’ve played this year. Sad to see it go but if this course continues to improve, it could be the next Legacy Pines and a real gem in Spartanburg and the Upstate.

Course is in significantly better shape compared to toe years ago. New ownership has definitely invested and made great improvements. Only 2 greens I felt like needed work. Fairways in great shape. A course you would once avoid I would add back to your rotation.

Not enough golf carts there to keep a correct tee time or go to that driving range.the cart we had brake lock so we used a rock under tire alot, leaf spinges bad making cart bottom out, steering was bad. Course is getting bad after playing here for 18 years this is the worsti have ever seen it. Letting 2 players play with on golf bag on a holiday, slow players and we done 9 and got to 10 it was so bad packed up one of our player's dropped out and went home . we jumped to #11, good choice to was no one in front of the group trying to get the ball over the lake. I won't be back till cart s are better and more of them, and a ranger to keep golfers pace.My view All courses need improvement but this one's is bad. Makes for a bad golf day.

Not enough golf carts there to keep a correct tee time or go to that driving range.the cart we had brake lock so we used a rock under tire alot, leaf spinges bad making cart bottom out, steering was bad. Course is getting bad after playing here for 18 years this is the worsti have ever seen it. Letting 2 players play with on golf bag on a holiday, slow players and we done 9 and got to 10 it was so bad packed up one of our player's dropped out and went home . we jumped to #11, good choice to was no one in front of the group trying to get the ball over the lake. I won't be back till cart s are better and more of them, and a ranger to keep golfers pace.My view All courses need improvement but this one's is bad. Makes for a bad golf day.

Greens were inconsistent and several were in bad repair

I’ve played this course multiple times and I always have a good time. I consider this my home course as the prices are always great and the pace of play is amazing as the course isn’t that popular. The course has a beautiful layout for being pretty much in the middle of nowhere on the edge of Spartanburg. The uphill fairways offer a challenge that I find fun while improving every time I play. The only issue is the greens can be a little rough with recent punches and bald patches, but management seems to be trying to make improvements as of late. Overall, I love this course and will continue to return.

I left a bad review here about 6 months ago. I’m currently playing as I write this review. The golf course looks at least five times better than I’ve ever seen it before. The fairways are cut and full, tee boxes look fairly well, and the greens are rolling nicely. There is a few bald spots here and there, but for the most part, the golf course is in good shape. I will be back.

Don’t let that green keeper go! As a matter of fact give him a raise. It’s obvious he takes pride in his work!

Golfnow did not notify me of them punching the greens!

I have tried for several years to support this course but won’t be going back. Booked a tee time at 250 arrived at 245 and there were no carts. I waited 20 min for a cart. Many groups playing with groups of five which shouldn’t be allowed on key days. No starter and the guy working certainly has no interest in golf or customer service. In addition the course is in awful shape. Overgrown weeds on all the fairways. Again I have really tried to support this course but until improvements are made to the overall experience I won’t be returning.

Really need to hire a greens keeper. Fairways in rough shape. The course could be great but needs a lot of work. Weeds in the fairways, tee boxes beat up, and cart paths need work. Used to be one of my favorite courses.