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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
Great course
The course was great it was in great condition and the staff were outstanding. The only thing that I found was a little off were the greens they were hard and keeping the ball on the greens was difficult.
What a Course!
Very well manicured, super friendly staff, and a beautiful layout. Top notch all around!
Fun course
My wife and I played the course as a two some we passed the first group ( a four some) on the second hole. The course was in good shape and challenging. We would play it again,
Good course , challenging but not overbearing
Tee boxes , fairways and greens all in good shape. Played after 2PM , pace was good . To me conditions say there should be more golfers here but okay with this pace!!
I had a great time and the course was in good condition not perfect but very good!
Early morning golf
First one's out on a beautiful morning. FYI just make sure you go to the right Arthur Hill course. We went to Palmetto Dunes first. I had to call and let them know we would be a few minutes late for our tee time. Staff was friendly and understanding. Course was in great condition. Greens were in great shape. Highly recommended.
Good course
2;20tee time , went out few minutes early. Pace great 3;45. Tee boxes, fairways and greens all good. Staff friendly start to end
Nice day
I really like this course. Great layout. Greens were really good even though aerated. Ball rolled true.
Arthur Hills Course
Only issue was the forward tee''s (ladies tee) sometimes there was not a tee box but an orange dot on the cart path to indicate a forward box. Many times the ladies looked as they were teeing off in the middle of the fairway.
Great course for the value.
I would put this course equal with most of the luxurious Hilton Head courses that would cost twice as much. Bag drop-off staff kindly greeted and loaded our clubs along with cleaning them after 18. Clubhouse staff all helpful. Would recommend to anyone.
Great course!
First time playing, enjoyed the course tremendously! In spite of the greens just being aerated they were still a pleasure. Small holes, filled and rolled w sand, and a bargain at the rate we received!
Nice course
The greens had be aerated but rolled very smoothly. Hardly noticed at all.
Course is good shape. Fairways is good shape but can be even better as summer growing season starts.
Worth the aerated rate to me.
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