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4.0
1227 Reviews (1227)
5 Stars
429
4 Stars
573
3 Stars
159
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
83.5%
Recommend this course
1074 out of 1227 reviews
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4.1
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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3.9
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.4%
Recommend this course
45 out of 56 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff at Port Royal Robber's Row consistently earn high praise for their welcoming and attentive service throughout the round. The course layout rewards strategic play with generous fairways that still offer meaningful challenges on every hole.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6657 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.3

A Pete Dye redesign of a George Cobb and Willard Byrd original design helped take the Robber's Row Course at Port Royal Golf Club toward the head of the pack on Hilton Head. Dye added or redesigned 43 bunkers on the front nine, changing par from 35 to 36 and did some shortening on the back nine to change par from 37 to 36.

The golf course plays little more than 6,000 yards, with a somewhat-friendly 124 slope rating from the tips. Players will have to do some work on their approach shots, as the Cobb/Dye design keeps its greens well protected with bunkers.

The golf course is a scenic delight, however, and in a nice move, you get history lessons at the tee boxes to help let you know the past of the area you are playing, which was once an important location in the Civil War.

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Course Details

Year Built 1967
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1967) Pete Dye (1994) Willard Byrd (1967)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.0
1227 Reviews (1227)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 6
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Playing Multiple Courses 7
Seniors 6
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 6

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Not a great value given the overall experience

Played with my dad while on vacation, both the check-in employee and the starter were none too friendly, acted like we were inconveniencing them. Starter was terrible at keeping the pace, advised us they were 40 minutes behind schedule and then acted annoyed when I asked for a few extra range balls since we had time to kill. Great greens, but the condition otherwise was lousy; lots of burnt out patches and ground under repair. Definitely wouldn’t play again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/09/2022

u000008023278,

Thank you for your review and rating. Sorry to hear you had an average experience and your interactions with our team were not positive. That said, we have been very dry and that's why we had "hot spots" or brown areas due to the drought conditions. On a positive note, we have had some rain lately and our grass is getting greener every day. Hope you and your father enjoyed your vacation.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Save Your Money

Overpriced, Too Crowded, Course was boring and nothing special. Staff in the restaurant were an absolute joke, 1 cart girl on 2 courses that was always out of everything when we finally saw her. Honestly I have played public golf courses that were more fun and challenging. Absolute rip off for the money.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 06/09/2022

u314162740733,

Thank you for your rating and review. Sorry you didn't enjoy your experience at Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough Conditions

Fairways not impressive, rough and unwatered, Golden Bear is a much better deal and course for a better price...

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/09/2022

3DDesign,

Thank you for your rating and review. Sorry you only had a fair experience while playing Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club. Our courses have been dry due to drought conditions. That said, we have received some rain and our roughs and fairways are looking very good. Hope you're able to come back during the summer growing season.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good, nice people, conditions good not great.

People were outstanding, rental clubs were excellent, brand new Calloway’s! Driving range was closed, not sure why.. Conditions were good, but not great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/09/2022

CALAJ1,

Thank you for your review and rating. We're glad you had a good experience while enjoying our facility. We're especially happy you enjoyed your interactions with our team. We look forward to seeing you again.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

First round at Robbers

Enjoyed the layout - lots of nature - really enjoyed playing. We teed off around 4:00 was disappointed sprinklers came on for a few holes on the back nine - I think the course could better manage.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Had a great round , we played another couple as a scramble. Some of the tees were not in good spots because of tree limbs , forcing you to hit a shot that was not reasonable. We are not pros. ..!

Be aware , course goes out at 1 tee and does not come back to clubhouse until 18. The cart girl has to work 2 courses , we called in to have her meet us .. she had beer but little food . There should be a cart girl on each 18 hole course. Or they need a Halfway house so you can grab something mid way through round . Much needed in the heat .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/18/2022

tintdog,

Thank you for your review and rating. We're glad you had a good experience while playing Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club. Also, we are adding another beverage cart on busier days. Your feedback is very much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Highly Recommend

I booked a last minute reservation to play - what an extremely enjoyable course. I will definitely play again. I even got to see an alligator swim across a pond during a rain sprinkle.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/18/2022

u314162704551,

Thank you for your review and rating. We're very happy you had a great experience while playing Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director Golf

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Robber's

Really enjoyed the course. It was fair. Didn't lose a bunch of balls as was the case at Arthur's Hill

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/18/2022

u31415950412,

Thank you for your rating and review. We're happy to hear you had a great experience while playing Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club. We look forward to seeing you again.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience.

Had heard recent complaints about conditions of some courses on the Island so was pleasantly surprised to see this one in such good shape. Greens were excellent and staff very welcoming for first time visitors. May not have played too well but certainly can’t blame the course. Will definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/18/2022

u3209053,

Thank you for your rating and review. We're glad you had a great experience while playing at Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club. We look forward to seeing you again.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/18/2022

u314162673643,

Thank you for you rating. Is there anything you enjoyed most? We appreciate you playing hear and hope to see you again soon.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Less than thrilled- won't be back

I had last played this course about 10 years ago and had fond memories of it from that time. Unfortunately the course maintenance was only so-so as many of the tee boxes were uneven and rough. Sand traps were hard-packed and soaked. Our biggest issue was with club rental. We were given a set of older clubs and one in our party had the head snap off of a long iron on his second swing at the range. The club had rust at the shaft/ clubhead juncture. We returned the broken club immediatley thereafter and were told that they were in the process of updating their rental clubs and we were given a replacement. Upon cheking out we were charged a re-shafting fee for the broken club even though there was no abuse on our part (they referenced the fine print of the club rental contract) and told us that we had no way of proving our claim of no-abuse. Apparantly they have found a way to charge their customers for upgrading their rental inventory! I was truly dissappointed. definately not worth the money, definitely won't return.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/18/2022

u31416271107,

Thank you for your rating and review. Your feedback is appreciated and I am sorry you were less than thrilled. We will review our policies on rental equipment due to your feedback. Thanks again,

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/18/2022

u314162696556,

Thank you for your rating. Is there anything you enjoyed most about your visit?

Thanks again for playing Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club and we hope to see you again soon.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dry turf …

Need more irrigation I believe. Very dry turf conditions. We played a nearby course two days later and it was lush and nicely matted from tees to greens. Somethings not right.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great find on HHI

Found the greens to run true.. also in great shape! Some challenging holes as expected. Wonderfully stocked pro shop (for women). Can’t wait to play it again and the Barony course as well!.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/18/2022

u543170024,

Thank you for your rating and review. We're happy you had a great experience while playing Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club. We can't wait until you come back again too. See you soon!

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice track.

We enjoyed Robber's Row. Nice layout with good challenges. Overall course conditions were good, but not as good as other courses in the area. Not a problem, just compared to others (albeit at higher prices) not as good. I would rate course conditions as a 7.5/10.

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