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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
83.0%
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3.9
38 Reviews (38)
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
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4.7
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Conditions
3.7
Value
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Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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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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3.9
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First Time Playing

Not too difficult

Course was in good shape. I'm not a long hitter so I liked the forward tees marked with an orange dot on the cart path. A little strange to tee off in the fairway but it was not a problem. My only complaint was the slow foursome in front of us.

Conditions Excellent
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Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Odd Layout

The course was in below average condition for the price. My biggest complaint about the course is the odd layout of holes where when you tee off there are trees directly in front of the ideal shot. There are several trees I recommend they cut down or move the tee boxes. Not a great course and I don’t recommend it.

Conditions Average
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Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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First Time Playing

Highly recommended

Course was in terrific shape and pace of play was right at 4 hours. Members were very nice and offered some friendly advice. This was our first time playing here and it absolutely won’t be our last!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Lush fairways

Fairways were lush and greens rolled true. Pace of pay was right at 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Good course in pretty good shape.

We played late afternoon, so it was hot but the end of the round felt good. Course is in pretty good condition a few dry spots here and there. Overall, it is a pretty open course and very fair to play. You can definitely shoot low if you keep it straight because it is not particularly long. Super friendly, helpful staff will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
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AH Palmetto Hall Plantation 20230802

First thing... there are two Arthur Hills courses on Hilton Head Island. I thought we had booked Arthur Hills Palmetto Dunes but it was Arthur Hills Palmetto Hall Plantation. The staff a both courses were very understanding and said it happens alot.

Once we were at the correct course we barely made our 0700 tee time but the Pro Shop and starter were very friendly along with providing information on the course. The condition of the course was excellent. Greens were consistent and the layout did have some challenges with the narrow fairways and bunker locations.

The service from staff while on the course was very good and selection off the drink cart was good. After the round we had lunch in the restaurant on site. The choices off the menu were excellent and the food was very good.

Would definitely play again with absolutely no reservations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Nice layout

Me and my son played Oyster Bay, Shipyard and Arthur Hill. All nice courses but Arthur Hill was the best layout and scenery, it was the cheapest of the three. Tee times were 7:28, 11:48 and 11:00, pace of play was good and AH we played by ourselves with no one behind us and we caught up to the threesome on the back nine. It was hot (90’s) but the greens were good ( few burnt spot here and there ) I’ve seen people complaining about the greens but for about $100 in mid July in the 90’s they’re fine.

Don’t know where these people normally play but to play on a perfect course in HHI or Myrtle Beach it will cost you $300 - $400.

Take your kids and play golf , that’s what life is about 👍😎

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

The course played extremely good along with the challenging water holes .

This course was great and we will be back in the future.

Thanks Angelo

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Condition

Course not in great condition. The pro offered others to play the Cupp course but didn’t offer us.

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

Enjoyable round

Greens in great shape and rolling consistently. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Shot my personal best, will be back!

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

Challenging, yet fair course

Excellent course layout demanding strategic tee and approach shots to avoid hazards and TREES. Huge pine and oak trees line and overhang into fairways, which provide additional challenge. Most fairways have healthy width, although, you will pay for a poor tee shot on most holes due to approach angles. Greens are massive, however, the various slopes and pin placements make it quite easy to 3 put. Greens were a little firm and quite fast. Fairways and tee boxes were well manicured with exception of a few small areas under renovation. All-in-all a good experience on the Hills course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good course

Great shape - Great greens - so so design no real memorable holes - range had no balls. I would play again and advise you to play as well.

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