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4.0
510 Reviews (510)
5 Stars
166
4 Stars
224
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
84.4%
Recommend this course
422 out of 510 reviews
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4.7
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 12 reviews
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3.9
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.0%
Recommend this course
44 out of 53 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6918 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.7

The experience of playing the Arthur Hills Course at Palmetto Hall takes on an added dimension when you discover that the golf course was built on an old Civil War garrison. History aside, however, the Hills Course, which opened in 1991, stands proudly as yet another grand achievement by the legendary Ohio-born designer.

"At Palmetto Hall, golfers have to deal with another element when they miss their mark - the rough," said former TravelGolf.com writer Shane Sharp. "The cabbage is grown thick in the summer months, consisting of a deadly blend of Bermuda around the greens and Bahia along the fairways.

"Arthur Hills can be notorious for creating difficult courses like his course at Palmetto Hall. This course really demands accuracy or you can put some big numbers on your scorecard."

Playing the forward tees will give resort golfers enough of a challenge to keep them happy, while better golfers will be heavily challenged from the tips, which play nearly 7,000 yards, with a slope of 136.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arthur Hills (1991) Spencer Holt (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - " Bird Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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4.0
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Not worth the $$$

Luckily we booked through golf now and only payed 60/each I would have been really disappointed if I paid the going rate of $180!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

It all depends on how much you pay.

This is a nice course with an interesting layout: no two holes look the same and it is challenging. In general, the greens were very good, fast and firm, on 90% of their surface. The remaining 10% shows significant winter damage. The Bermuda fairways and rough are dormant as should be expected at this time of the year. So all your lies are very thin … an added difficulty. We booked our tee time with Golfnow and paid $70. This was a very good price for this time of the year in Hilton Head Island. This being said, the « normal » price for a tee time before noon is around $190. If you have to pay this much, find somewhere else to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just bad

Sorry, but this course really need some help. And it is very unfortunate since the layout is fun and interesting.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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3.0
Previously Played

Embarrassing

Booked tee time with GolfNow with expectation of using the new “Smart Play” product. Dumb move on my part. I checked in early on day of golf using GolfNow app, expecting my credit card on file to be charged. Arrived at course expecting to proceed directly to first tee but was told to check in first in Pro Shop. Personnel working front desk accused me of not yet paying for my party of four, but after a somewhat heated discussion, in front of a few other groups, issued me a ticket for the starter, accepting my argument that I thought I had paid already. After thinking about it on the range, I went back in and said I was sure I had paid since I had not received a receipt on line. They charged me a reduced fee for my four rounds and thanked me for “being honest”. We’ll, when I checked my credit card activity, I see I in fact paid for 8 rounds of golf, 4 via Golf Now and 4 at the course. Somebody owes me a refund and an apology, which isn’t as important as the $$$.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better now it’s been redone

Better course with new greens, some trees still 0ver hang fairways blocking shot to green from good drive. Course knowledge is needed on ball placement. Will play again this year

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course in poor condition

Practice ground was showing overuse. Hardly any grass , virtually all sand. Greens very good but fairways and tees were poor. Little grass growth on the fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in good overall condition for this time of year and as compared to other public courses.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 76
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

Getting Better

This solid course has improved from when I last played a few years ago. Greens were very good. Some areas had new grass and traps were much better. Fairways very thin this time of year and work still needed there. Rack rates are a bit too high, but would certainly play again for a deal price.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Challenging

The layout is great. No hole is the same. Plenty of water to keep your attention, and the greens…well I played the Cupp and Hills course back to back days and never did figure out the subtle breaks in the greens. The greens are the most challenging part of the course. They certainly defend the course admirably. Course conditions were just fine for January golf. If you are up to having your game challenged, go and play either of the Plantation Hall courses. You won’t be disappointed.. I will return to try my hand at both courses again..someday.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Not one negative thing to say about the place, one of the nicest places I’ve got to play around Hilton head!

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