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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
87.4%
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4.2
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4.2
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4.0
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4.5
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4.6
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4.3
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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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4.0
1238 Reviews (1238)

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

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Used cart

painfully slow round

Fun layout, course in good condition, marred by slow play and 5 hour round. Not the first time I've been stuck out on Robbers Row, unlike previous slow rounds here, there was active marshalling trying to break up the bottleneck

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Ask about aeration schedule

Some courses note aerated greens when booking on website but this one did not, nor were we told when we checked in. Greens had “top dressing” (sand filled holes). Most tee boxes were also in poor condition with patchy grass. Maybe things get dried out in July but these conditions were similar to a municipal/public course, not a resort course. Layout is pretty nice and challenging. Short game practice area is nice too. Staff was nice but would have appreciated the warning about aeration, especially since there’s another course on property.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Course

The course was a fun course. Not terribly difficult but challenging with the small greens and the bunkers. You can see Pete Dye's fingerprints on the course as it has some similarities to Harbor Town. Enjoyed the layout and also enjoyed learning more about the history of the area. I have been to Hilton Head probably 30 times and learned quite a bit about the history that I never knew. First time I have played this course but plan to come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/23/2021

u314160527447,

Thank you for your review and rating. We're glad you had a good time. We appreciate you playing here and we look forward to seeing you again.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hilton Head Golf Port Royal

Great course with excellent amenities. We play each time when on the island. And will continue to do so.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sadly, I would avoid

Looks great as you approach the course and then it gets a bit shaky. I walk up and someone takes my clubs and says they'll be over there but they don't tell me where to go. I am able to find it and walk in for two employees to stand around while the phone rings off the hook. I get checked in and I go check on my clubs. I ask the starter where the practice facility is and get a brusk response "over there." In my head I say "sorry I didn't instinctively know man." Hit some chips and putts and get back to my cart where i kind of just wait and wait. Finally get over to the first tee annnnnnd there are two groups waiting to tee off. I should have just called it off from there. The first group, God bless them, is just not equipped for golfing and moving much too slow. A ranger goes by several times and just offers some shrugs. Later the ranger just gives some vague apologies while my playing partner and I just wait and wait. Long story short I got through 14 holes in a little over 4 hours. One cart girl for the whole course (36 holes). I would avoid this especially at the $120 price point.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 07/23/2021

GolfingFool31,

Thank you for your review. Sorry you didn't have a positive experience while playing Port Royal. We appreciate you offering areas that need improvement. I will discuss these opportunities with our team.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 07/23/2021

u8258872,

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

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A very nice course, but a little slow.

It was slow, especially at first. But to be honest, it was the 4th of July weekend too. Loves the layout and the condition. And a very friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 07/23/2021

u528481851,

Thank you for your review and feedback. Your round was a little slow and we were very busy over the holiday weekend. We'll be better prepared next time and staff accordingly to enhance pace of play. We look forward to seeing you again.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Back Home

I visit Port Royal Golf Club every time I'm on the island. I find it both challenging but enjoyable each time. Staff is very accomodating and the clubhouse for the 19th hole is superior to anywhere else I've been. I will continue to play Port Royal every time I'm at Hilton Head Island.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This might be my favorite course on Hilton Head. There’s a little history lesson for nerds like me. There’s a lot of really neat holes but I don’t think it’s overly difficult.

Bring a lot of balls though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 07/23/2021

u000007898195,

Thank you for your review and rating. I agree, our courses are fun and provide a little history lesson with several historical landmarks on Robber's Row. Thanks again for playing and we look forward to seeing you during your next visit to HHI.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course!

Very fun, fair but challenging course. Greens were a little sandy but in great condition...they rolled true but speed had to be adjusted. Typical for late June/early July beach courses. Would definitely play this course again & highly recommend this to others. Buy your beverages & food before you play though, because they only had 1 cart girl for both courses (Barony) & we never saw her. Bring your own water!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

New Course - Great Day

The 4some enjoyed the course condition and the layout of the course for white ties.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 07/02/2021

u31416177655,

Thank you for your rating and feedback. Glad the foursome had a nice experience from the white tees. Look forward to seeing you again.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Girls Gone Wild Golf Trip!!

Overall, great course. We never saw the beverage cart come through the whole 18-holes, but was told there was one out, between the two courses. Luckily, we had gotten some beverages before we started and put them in the provided coolers. We also never saw the bathroom on #5 hole, but found the ones on #9 and #13.

Staff was great in the pro shop, golf car prep, and in the club house restaurant!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 07/02/2021

Girls Gone Wild,

Thank you for your positive rating and feedback. Glad the "Girls Gone Wild Trip" was fun. We certainly appreciate you spending time at Port Royal. We'll make sure the beverage cart sees your group multiple times during your next visit.

Thanks again,

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So-so

Course design was great but the greens were in really poor shape. Maybe they just top dressed them? I wish I had known. It was a hot day but the course has no place to stop for food or drinks and the cart girl showed up once and late in the round. All the other staff were very friendly though.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 06/29/2021

u314161749700,

Thank you for your feedback and rating. We aerated our greens on the Barony course in mid-June and we did top dress with sand. Sorry you were not informed prior to booking your tee time. Hope you'll be able to play when the greens are completely healed from aeration. We'll work on doing a better job of notifying our guest of preventative maintenance prior booking times.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

GregM

The course layout and conditions were excellent! Friendly staff , great warm-up area and good pace of play. Definitely will play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 07/02/2021

gamhammer1774,

Thank you for your rating and positive feedback. We appreciate you taking time to share your experience. We look forward to seeing you again.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

For all the years we’ve been coming to HH, this was the first time we have ever played Port Royal. What a beautiful course and extremely friendly staff. Would highly recommend adding this course to your week of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 06/29/2021

KGWOODCOCK,

Thank for your positive rating and feedback. We're glad you had a great experience and we look forward to seeing on your next visit to HHI.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly staff

The gentleman that checked us in could not have been nicer. Pace was a little slow due to an outing ahead of us.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 06/22/2021

u314161706454,

Thank you for your positive rating and feedback. Our team strives to provide excellent customer service and your comments help ensure we're on the right path. Sorry pace was a little slow. We'll work on improving that aspect of the experience.

Thanks again,

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

Very nice layout. Excellent condition. Contract to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 06/22/2021

siera1,

Thank you for your positive rating and feedback. We're glad you had a great experience. We hope to see you again soon.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 06/22/2021

Thank you for your positive rating. We appreciate you taking time to post.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Wonderful experience playing Port Royal Robber’s Riw course. Course in good condition (greens a bit sandy), overall straightforward with huge (but not deep) bunkers, and some water hazards (with alligators!). Lots of gorgeous vegetation, views, birds and jumping fish as well as the alligators! Loved it!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 06/22/2021

u314160071146,

Thank you for positive rating and comments. We're glad you had a great experience and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Jay Rusch, PGA

General Manager & Director of Golf

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