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4.0
510 Reviews (510)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
84.4%
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4.7
12 Reviews (12)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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12 out of 12 reviews
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3.9
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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3
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.0%
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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

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Banquet Facilities

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Conditions Good
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Handicap 15-19
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5.0
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Awesome Course

First time playing. Great course for intermediate players.

Conditions Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
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3.0
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Previously Played

This course has management issues!

Deja vu all over again. Arrived an hour before tee time to hit a few balls and chip and putt. One person at bag drop was swamped by multiple arriving players. Swamped for two obvious reasons. He was shorthanded and there were no carts available. The driving range and chipping/putting areas are about 300 hundred yards apart. Without a cart it is difficult to use these facilities. I queried the bagboy as to how I could use the range and putting green. Knowing that I need my bag/clubs and also realizing that I might not get a cart if I'm not present. He assured me he would bring my bag to the range. Fourty minutes passed, no cart. So I walked to the first tee hoping to secure my tee time. After waiting another 30 minutes the cart appeared. Tee times were obviously backed up so the starter suggested we could play the other course, which was open. My partner accepted and we finally teed it up and were off. I noticed the starter changed the scorecard, but on the 2nd hole discovered it was the wrong one! No big deal except there are no hole diagrams on tee markers and we are unfamiliar with this course. Then you add insult to injury with slow play. This is really frustrating to recount. I play to enjoy! This experience suggests that management is either clueless or incompetent. I commented to the person in golf shop that shortage of carts occurred the last time. He was somewhat defensive in responding that they had a hundred carts, but they had 150 guests. Apparently it was too big a day. They might try to make the case that hurricane damage was the reason for their issues, but that would apply to all of HHI's courses. I won't return.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Cupp course is better

Have played both the Cupp and Hills course in past 2 weeks, and the Cupp course is in better shape. Appears that Hills course received much more Hurricane damage that Cupp. Hills layout is nice with some challenging par 4s from the whites over 400 yards. Fairways are a little hard packed and some tee boxes have little to no grass. 18th is an extremely challenging hole. Good day overall to play February golf.

Conditions Average
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Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Fun course

First time playing this course. Nice layout. Good condition for this time of year.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Sleeping giant

The layout is championship class, however the surroundings , paths and tees , are a little tired to say the least. The greens on the back 9 are far superior to the front nine, not sure if they have been relaid but they were excellent and fast and true. No starter and we weren't aware, despite going to the pro shop, until another player playing Cupp course told us; we weren't sure if we had been paired up or not. We were a two ball and we flew round in around 3 hours 20. My overall impression was this could or just has been a great course. Loved the narrow landing areas from the drive and the water added an interesting element. Overall a very enjoyable round of golf and would play here again

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place to play

Really enjoyed it. Not lush green at this time of year. But fairways and greens played Great! Enjoyed and and will likely come back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for Value

Normally course goes for 60 a round and we got it for 20. Can't beat that on the island. Two courses based out of Palmetto Hall can't go wrong with either. Greens are very tough along with rough around the greens so hit on with your irons to score low. Loved the course wish they had food around the turn, clubhouse is literally a desk and bathroom with some apparel. All in all can't beat it for 20 bucks.

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

Arthur Hills At Palmetto Hall

Bring you long balls as you will need it from the blues. Excellent course and layout. Very challenging for me, a 9 handicap. I am not a long ball hitter which put pressure on my short game. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice layout

Enjoyed the experience, found it to be great value for money spent. Will definitely play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

enjoed our round

went as a twosome. they hooked us up with a third and it worked out.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Fairways were a little tight. Plenty of water. Golf staff very friendly. course in great shape. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

winter in hhi

i hand not played this course in several years and i was extremely pleased. a mix of straight forward holes, with some that require fore thought, i was told that the greens had been redone, and they rolled fast and smooth. first hole is #1handicap 18th hole is #2. tough way to start and finish.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/09/2017

Thank you for playing with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your round and look forward to having you back with us in the future!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout with lots of varieties, good condition, friendly staff and green fees included drive range.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

First time playing on either of the two Palmetto Hall courses. This in "winter" golf but the course was in excellent condition. I had played two other courses in the days before and this was much better. The greens were erythromycin fast, but smooth and true. These greens have lots of undulations thus if you were above the hole, forget it!. Lots of character, many different holes styles and lots of green side bunkers and modules. Great challenge

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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