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538 Reviews (538)
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
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
77.9%
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440 out of 538 reviews
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4.2
33 Reviews (33)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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4.2
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Conditions
4.0
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Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
73.9%
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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

4.1
538 Reviews (538)

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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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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Pace Excellent
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Conditions Good
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Greens were the slowest i have played in years. There were no bare spot, plenty of grass…too much! It was if they had not been cut in over a week. Very disappointing. Very!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Skill Intermediate
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Not my preferred place but worked on short notice

This was not my first option but they had openings on short notice. The coarse is beautiful and challenging. I found the pace of play to be a little rushed which seemed odd since the club house had mentioned they where a little slow and they where following a play when your ready schedule. This is a message that was not relayed out on the coarse.

I found the fairways to be a little hard but that is not that uncommon for summer play. But at this price point I would have expected them to be a little softer. I live in Texas so I get hard fast fairways in the summer but even here ate this price you will find the fairway much softer with less bounce.

Over all I enjoyed the coarse and would have liked it better had you not felt so rushed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 7
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Hilton Head golf

Palmetto Hall was chosen because of its proximity to Savannah. What a great track. Greens were quick and true, not tricked up. Not a bad lie in any fairway. In fact, quite a few of perfect lies. I'll play there again if I'm ever back in Hilton Head area. A real sweet find.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Better courses for the price

When visiting HHI, I expect inflated greens fees given the resort nature but to charge $160-$180 for this course is unreasonable. I played Hilton Head National the very next day, for $30 less, and it was night and day in terms of course conditions. The Arthur Hills course had weeds in the apron, gopher damage all along the fairway, the cart paths are in rough shape, no gps in the carts, tee boxes under repair and the list goes on.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A Course in a forest

A very nice golf course with an excelent lay out. Very enjoyable with wide fairways and very good greens condition.

A lot of tall trees guarding the fairways.

The tee boxes not in a perfect condition, but as we use a tee for the first shoot, is not very noticeable.

The staff is very friendly and the store with good inventory.

I will play there again any time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Tom V

Everyone working there was very friendly. The bad part the beverage cart came through on the 4th hole and then I did see it until the 18th green, and there was no halfway house to get a drink. Very disappointing... The course was in above average condition. overall. The pace was great on the front then ran into foursomes and took over 2 hours on the back. I paid based on a hot deal would not pay over $115.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Tee boxes/score card wrong

The scorecards given to us only gave me a choice of white tees at 6257 yards (137 slope), or green tees at 5006 yards (116 slope). I am 69 years old, 17,6 index and those tee boxes were to long or too short. When we were done I voiced my concern and he told me they had a different score card for members which included a black set of tees at 5648 yards (125 slope)! That's exactly what i needed. When I asked why 2 different scorecards all he said was "we have discussed this".

It was a very expensive waste of money and I had a terrible time. I will never return and would hope others will stay away. Far better courses in the area!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf Now review

Your charges to me 90.00 Their charge 47.00 I will deal with them in future! Thought you were offering a deal! Sadly mistaken!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Fairways, tee boxes, and greens were in great shape. Greens were a little slow but to be expected in late August. I will take slow over burnt. Staff was great! Played at 7:30am and finished in 3 hours and 15 minutes with a threesome. Would definitely come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

This is. Very nice course on HHI. Staff was very helpful and very nice. Had a fun round!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course, bad greens

Cool layout, friendly staff and good practice facilities, but the greens were tiny, overgrown and burnt out in spots. Perhaps it’s the time of year, but the greens were muni-esque.

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

Good course, greens are improving

Played while here for family vacation, played as a single and never got held up so got around in 2.5 hours which was perfect. Nice easy player friendly course, shot 75 and first time playing (4.2 hcp). Greens appear to have been recently redone within last 6-12 months so they’re still growing in so I am certain there will be considerable improvement in the roll of the green. Overall nice course, slightly above average conditions and not a super demanding or challenging course. Would recommend!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course, Great Staff

Staff was super welcoming and accommodating. Course had a unique layout with some challenging holes, but very fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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