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Arthur Hills at Palmetto Hall Plantation
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6918 yards | 73.7 | 136 |
| Blue | 72 | 6582 yards | 72.3 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 6257 yards | 71.0 | 127 |
| Forward (W) | 72 | 5006 yards | 70.6 | 123 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 74.3/147 | 438 | 395 | 192 | 437 | 490 | 191 | 397 | 382 | 546 | 3468 | 398 | 526 | 378 | 158 | 442 | 521 | 403 | 190 | 434 | 3450 | 6918 |
| Blue M: 72.9/141 | 420 | 385 | 186 | 407 | 472 | 170 | 383 | 366 | 525 | 3314 | 381 | 513 | 347 | 151 | 424 | 500 | 380 | 161 | 411 | 3268 | 6582 |
| White M: 71.7/137 W: 78.1/144 | 405 | 371 | 171 | 375 | 461 | 148 | 367 | 354 | 501 | 3153 | 371 | 491 | 328 | 133 | 412 | 472 | 365 | 143 | 389 | 3104 | 6257 |
| Black M: 69.0/125 W: 74.6/137 | 334 | 300 | 125 | 375 | 420 | 148 | 302 | 354 | 445 | 2803 | 302 | 491 | 277 | 133 | 370 | 472 | 320 | 143 | 369 | 2877 | 5680 |
| Palmetto M: 66.8/119 W: 72.3/127 | 334 | 300 | 125 | 270 | 380 | 148 | 302 | 296 | 445 | 2600 | 302 | 411 | 277 | 133 | 370 | 404 | 320 | 143 | 303 | 2663 | 5263 |
| Green M: 65.7/116 W: 71.1/123 | 332 | 234 | 130 | 270 | 377 | 121 | 307 | 298 | 425 | 2494 | 296 | 409 | 234 | 104 | 338 | 400 | 320 | 97 | 303 | 2501 | 4995 |
| Orange M: 63.0/109 W: 66.4/115 | 253 | 241 | 125 | 270 | 310 | 121 | 285 | 227 | 314 | 2146 | 208 | 341 | 231 | 104 | 296 | 360 | 264 | 99 | 244 | 2147 | 4293 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 2 |
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Photo submitted by IDKlXwvM57FZTkCJOTOx on 06/22/2023
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Great par 3 Photo submitted by Petvetkm303 on 06/09/2023
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Horrible greens Photo submitted by gmoemeka on 11/02/2021
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Ball cannot roll straigjt Photo submitted by u3210677 on 07/30/2019
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Sand looks like rock salt! Photo submitted by u3210677 on 07/30/2019
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Photo submitted by BostonGolfTraveler on 06/04/2019
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Photo submitted by LeeviewG on 02/23/2016
Fun Course, Great Staff
Staff was super welcoming and accommodating. Course had a unique layout with some challenging holes, but very fun.
Great time on Hills course!
My son and I had a great time yesterday on the Hills course @ Palmetto Hall. From the moment we hit the bag drop till we loaded up to head home, we were treated as if we were guests of a top-tier private, exclusive golf club! Every single staff member we encountered made every effort to take care of us: Cart attendant - A
Pro Shop - A
Starter - A
Bev Cart - A (on both sides)
Rangers - A (loved the iced towels!)
Grill Room - A
Highly recommend Palmetto Hall!
Thanks everyone!!!
People Walking on the Cart Path
Palmetto Hall has two outstanding golf courses. I enjoy playing on both the Robert Cupp and the Arthur Hills. Challenging fairways and greens always makes it exciting. Seeing mother nature at her best with alligators, eagles, hawks and deer is such a treat.
However, I have played numerous times in the morning and I run into residents using the cart path for their physical activity. Many with ear phones on so yelling "fore" will not reach them. There are signs posted everywhere that indicates the cart path is closed from 0700-1900 every day. Yet, some of these residence blow it off and think they own the course causing a distraction. They even walk with the course flow with their backs to the golfer. I paid a lot of money to golf there, and these "walkers" have ruined my experience.
Great course for the money
I had a great time course condition was good the layout was great it was challenging but but good. Facilities were great and so was the staff
Great Course
This was a great course. Greens are Excellent. Fast but not extreme. Fairways are in good shape and holding up well with the heat. Sand traps are in good shape. Staff was very courteous and helpful. Starter was very polite. I would recommend this course and plan to play again with my group when we return to the area.
Awesome course
Just challenging enough. Will play again. Mason in pro shop was awesome!!
Great course on Hilton Head
Course on fathers day was not crowded. Very nice layout. Greens were in excellent shape. Fast down grain and held very well. Overall course condition was very good. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. I would recommend this course for play in the HHI area. .
Meh
Pace of place was an issue on the back. Shocked there were no Marshalls to assist. Some very gimmicky holes. Not a single water offered or available on the course. It was 90+ degrees.
Fun Time
The course was in great shape. The temp was awesome with a little breeze. The staff I encountered were friendly.
Nice course, need a map on scorecard to help get you around the course
Play it with discount
Great course, good condition. Would play again with the golf now hot deal .
Really nice course. Would be nice to have a map of the course layout for 1st time players. And gps of course installed in cart for yardage.
Nice course. No way to get food or beverages after 4pm. Overall it’s a nice place to play
Great layout very friendly staff
My friends and I were headed to Heritage and just booked a last minute tee time. Played the hills courses. Course is in good shape and the greens were really nice. Lots of challanging shots.
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