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4.0
533 Reviews (533)
5 Stars
176
4 Stars
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3 Stars
82
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
79.6%
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436 out of 533 reviews
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4.2
29 Reviews (29)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
69.0%
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20 out of 29 reviews
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4.1
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
77.4%
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41 out of 53 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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4.0
533 Reviews (533)

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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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
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Breezy Winter Golf

Noon tee time found the course very breezy. The fairways and greens were in excellent condition. Greens were fast. The staff was very helpful and friendly at check-in and bag drop. The pace of play was good even though the wind caused some issues with drives and approach shots. Will play again through hot deal. Good value for price. Definitely would recommend to others. Didn't check out 19th hole today.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

first timer review

Course drains very well. Greens were in super shape. fairways were tightly mown for winter. Staff was friendly and very helpful.

Highly recommend the complex.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Getting better

Very enjoyable. They just reopened with resurfaced greens and we're still a little bumpy. Should be awesome to play by September.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed!!!

Great layout! Terrible greens! Staff was not friendly at all! So many better courses to play. Pace of play was great because nobody was on the course!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

challenging lay out

course had some bare spots but to be expected this time of year, played in under 4 hours, the greens rolled true although they had been top dressed recently

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Just ok

Greens were top dressed and fairways were rough. Surprised that the course wasn't in better shape - bit of a let down for golf on Hilton Head Island.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awful

Spend your money elsewhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Layout, Nice Greens

My dad, brother and I come to Hilton Head every year to get away and Palmetto Hall - Cupp course is hard to beat. We are all 10 handicaps and below and really enjoyed the layout of the course. The greens were very firm but fair and rolled beautifully for this time of the year. It was a bit tough to hit from the fairways and chip around the greens due to the grass not being fully grown in and the course being a little on the dry side (due to the time of the year). Overall the conditions were very nice. They give you complimentary range balls, give you ice for coolers, and are very helpful. We will play this course again when we come back next year. It's a must play in Hilton Head.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very nice layout

Some of greens were in rough shape but overall course layout wad excellent

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best on course player assistant I have ever encountered.

The course layout was good. I met John (player assistant from Buffalo) who handed me a business card with his phone number in case I had any issues during my round. A really nice touch. Best in class. That was the highlight.

Unfortunately, the course conditions were poor, especially the greens. Some were almost "unputtable." Many had large diseased areas with no grass.

Waited on every shot on the back 9.

With this many choices on HHI, not likely to go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty Course

Enjoyed our round. Some greens In poor shape but understandable for winter golf.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

great course

very nice golf course. everyone was friendly and professional, from the bag drop, to the clubhouse check-in, to the starter. very nice course and very good and challenging green's. will definitely play this course again. restaurant, clubhouse is very, very nice and top of the line.--BOB!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 96
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun in the Sun!!

Pace of play was around 4 hrs 15 min. Lots of water and traps. Multiple tee blocks to allow the high handicappers an opportunity to score well. Yet challenging for the mid tool handicappers. Course condition and layout was very good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Somewhat Challenging Course

I am a short hitter (normally play Sr tees) and found regular men's tees a bit too long off the tee for me. Otherwise, course was in good shape and play was challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Intersting and fair.

We played this course today and enjoyed it. There is plenty of water but it is fair if you pay attention. The bunkers were hard pack and the tees were a bit bare but we attribute this to the time of year. The pace of play was good. . We would definitely play here again.

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

Very playable course

The course was in decent but not great condition. Greens did roll true and were very quick. Only one of the staff we met there were very helpful. Cart guy was all but useless. Starter was helpful. Signage is sorely lacking for players there for the first time. Long distances between holes with no signs caused significant delays for us and the two guys crawling up our back. Too many great courses on Hilton Head to come back here anytime soon.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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