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4.0
525 Reviews (525)
5 Stars
172
4 Stars
227
3 Stars
80
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
81.5%
Recommend this course
431 out of 525 reviews
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4.2
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
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0
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
72.7%
Recommend this course
16 out of 22 reviews
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4.0
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
80.4%
Recommend this course
45 out of 56 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Hills course at Palmetto Hall rewards skilled ball-strikers with a challenging layout of doglegs, bunkers, water hazards, and tree-lined corridors. Exceptionally friendly staff and smooth pace of play make every round a memorable experience.

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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Reviews

4.0
525 Reviews (525)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 16
Water Hazards 14
Undulating Greens 13
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 14
Playing Multiple Courses 9
Locals 8
This Course's Location is:
Near the Airport 8
Convenient to the City 7
Near Local Attractions 7

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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great experience

Limited interaction with staff, but seemed nice enough. No starter at the starter shack, so 3 of us singles decided to make a group. Pace was a little slow on the front, twosome allowed us to play through and we finished in under 4 hours total. Course conditions were on par with courses in the area in this price range. Greens we're quick and true. Only complaint is the paths, pretty rough shape and even non-existent in some places.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great round - played late in day no wait times on tees or greens

Outstanding, on vacation for two weeks played Cupp once and Hill twice, we made reservations for a condo in 2020 and will be making tee times at these courses.

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

Beautiful layout. Nice variety of holes.

Very nice layout. Enjoyed the variety of holes and was not too tight. Local knowledge important to scoring well as there are places that you don't want to be. Greens in excellent shape.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Difficult but Fun Course

I would say this is the most challenging of the three courses at Palmetto Dunes. Water throughout the course with some tight fairways. It forces you to make golf shots, especially off of the tee. You're not pulling out driver every hole due to some dog legs or lay ups. Great character to the course with some scenic views. Course was in great shape. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

One of the best values in Hilton Head

I played the Arthur course with a couple friends. From tee to green, the course was in great shape and offered a fun, but fair challenge. The green fees also include range balls. The greens were rolling very pure and the scenery is a beautiful mixture of southern charm and classic Hilton Head low country. I feel like every staff interaction was enjoyable and friendly. I have played a handful of other Hilton head courses and I feel some were overpriced, but I feel Palmetto Hall has been the best overall value. I will definitely go back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok course to play

Fairways ok as well as greens, but the $80 price was about $25 too high

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

enjoyable

Just needs TLC. Bumby paths that are cracked all over the place, slow greens, no beverage carts.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging greens

This course has a lot of narrow fairways and rolling greens. Today the greens were very fast and herd to control the pace. For March the condition of the fairways was acceptable, but not close to the great condition of the Sea Pine courses. We played from the senior to which was 6,257 yards. Some of the par 4s where over 400 yards. So in my opinion it was a challenging course for a 20+ handicap player. But based on pace of play and price I would recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

I dinged curse conditions for two reasons. 1. Some forward tee boxes were barely covered in grass and 2.non play related, the cart paths are in terrible shape. Now back to good things, the greens are in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable course

Enjoyable course in relatively good condition. Relatively flat, not too much water and really no hazards that need to be carried. Women's tees provide a good advantage on most holes. Plenty of sand traps, but not too many that were unreasonably placed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course, but cart paths need some work

First time playing there. We played the Arthur Hills course. We played in early March. Greens were a bit rough, but fair for the season. The cart paths need some work. You have to be careful because some sections are missing. Overall we had a very nice experience and look forward to playing it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hills at Palmero Hall

Great variety in hole layouts. Greens and fairways in very good condition.

Traps need work and the cart paths are hazardous. Big holes, missing pieces, and huge humps in the cart paths.

I really like the course but they need to fix the cart paths.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Disappointing

I have played the last 5 days in Hilton Head area

Have always drove by and heard good things about this course. I must say I was very disappointed in the experience.

When I arrived at 11 am I was informed that the range was closed. One reason why I booked this course was because of the free range . The course was in poor condition. This is a $35 course max at this time of year if in better condition. On a positive note I had lunch and service and quality of food was good.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/17/2018

We are very sorry to see you gave us only 1 star but we'd really like to know why. Please give our golf shop a call and ask for our Head Professional. If he is not in please leave a voicemail with your name and contact information and he'll contact you to learn more.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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