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3.7
279 Reviews (279)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
109
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.0
69.7%
Recommend this course
204 out of 279 reviews
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3.6
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.7
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
56.2%
Recommend this course
9 out of 16 reviews
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3.7
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
67.4%
Recommend this course
29 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout impresses with doglegs, elevation changes, and a satisfying mix of challenge and forgiveness on nearly every hole. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value for money make this a rewarding round worth returning to.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6190 yards
Slope 128
Rating 70.3

Formerly known as Oak Ridge Country Club and Heddles Hideaway Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1979
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1979)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

3.7
279 Reviews (279)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 10
Water Hazards 7
Narrow Fairways 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 48
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/15/2022

Hi, dloyd2020. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Palmetto Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Layout and shape

Seems like it could have potential but will require substantial investment. Greens were pretty good but fairways were very long, basically the length of rough at every other course I've played lately. Very large elevation changes but what was frustrating with course design was lack of landing areas. Some holes funneled good shots well off course which is probably why they keep fairways longer.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/15/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, golfer01062325. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Palmetto Hills Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hilly

Lots of hills, hence the name I suppose. Very challenging but fun course to play. Lots of blind shots, deceptive par 3’s , reachable in 2 par 5. Overall I enjoyed the round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

March golf

Coming from Maine I’m not sure what to expect for winter golf. Fairways, tees and rough were sparse. Some greats holes, many blind shots however that are tough when playing for the first time.

The staff was exceptional. Got me out early ahead of a large group which made pace of play awesome. Would play again for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Loving the changes

It’s getting there with the changes to the course. I’ve always loved this place but it’s getting better and can’t wait for results of what’s to come

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Long wait times

Everything fine except the long wait on tee boxes, like they book everyone at same time

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

No one monitoring times off the tee. Also allow more than 4 in a group on a Saturday. Ended up asking to start on 10. Really could do a better job with pace of play

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Super Slow Round

The course has a ton of elevation change and blind shots. The greens were brutally fast and often times a shot that missed by a few rolls rolled 20ft away and off the green. Group two in front of us was taking forever and course workers were only concerned about getting carts because they were obviously overbooked. No groups within 3 holes in front of them by the time we hit back 9. Can tell they are trying to turn this place around but 5.5 hrs was brutal. Would give it a chance again if in the area, but wouldnt make the drive just for the course

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice course good value

Course is nice and enjoy playing here. The only downside is that I have visited multiple times and booked a tee time only to see that they are not open due to temp outside. Obviously if there is frost I understand. Drove to another course in the area abs was able to play. Recommend they consider blocking out times on booking site if not open.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good value and future potential

This is the third time playing this course, and they are under new management for the last year, and they are doing much needed repairs to return the course to it newer days of years gone by. I like the layout, and it is worth giving a chance to enjoy.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter golf

The new management is trying hard to renew life to this golf course. It is nice to see that the new management cares and are motivated to make this golf course a better place to golf.

The course conditions weren’t too bad for a round of winter golf.

I will come back and play I. Late spring early summer to see if there is a difference, but I am sure there will be quite a difference.

Good value for the amount spent.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/23/2023

Hi, Arturo2604230. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Palmetto Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Please clean up leaves

Great course play here a lot but should really have a couple guys blowing leaves on the course. I lost several balls that were in the fairway

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Susan and George hite

We play once a week we love this course the staff and the owner are super nice I would recommend it to my friends

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