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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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4.0
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4.5
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4.2
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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
1238 Reviews (1238)

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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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Robbers Row

Course was fun, several holes had outstanding character, not just another course bulldozed through the trees. Would have liked to played the course with my own clubs, flying in I did not want to hassle with keeping up with clubs through baggage claims. Rental clubs were all regular flex, I should have requested stiff. Director of Golf was very friendly and spent time answering my questions and made me feel like a long time member, will play again when I am back in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 04/07/2021

Thank you for your feedback and review. We'd be happy to reserve a rental set with stiff flex next time you're in town. Just let me know and we'll make it happen. Look forward to seeing you again.

Thanks,

Jay Rusch, PGA

Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nor too bad

1. The folks inside gave me a better rate than what Golf Now quoted...AWESOME!

2. It was Easter Sunday so only one pass by the cart girl...can’t really complain.

3. Staff was courteous

4. Course conditions were decent. Fairways a bit thin but greens were terrific!

5. Barony course is fun and a bit challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 04/07/2021

Thank you for your review and feedback. I'm glad our team was able to help with a better rate during your visit. Also, thank you for spending your holiday with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

Thanks,

Jay Rusch, PGA

Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fast play

A great d ay on the course and an even better round. Just a twosome and play completed in 3.5 hours with no one pushing. Very enjoyable! Course in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 04/07/2021

Thank you for your review and feedback. Glad you enjoyed your round and we look forward to seeing you again.

Thanks again,

Jay Rusch, PGA

Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course for the money

On Hilton Head Island. Very convenience to get to. Nice shop and restaurant. Excellent practice area including driving range, putting and chipping area. Upper mid-range course. There are a lot of wildlife; we saw titles, birds, deer and alligators. Watch out for alligators on the course!!!!!! We saw three during our three rounds. Surprised by one at the 18th hole. It was just there next to the water. Very dangerous. No signs or warning from staff/starter. I was shocked that they did not remove or warn us as it was very large.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 04/07/2021

Thank you for your review and feedback. We're happy you enjoyed your round and had an opportunity to view some of Hilton Head Island's natural beauty and wildlife.

Thanks,

Jay Rusch, PGA

Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

You Get What You Pay For

This was one of the cheaper options for golf on Hilton Head Island. If you enjoy playing off really tight lies, on dormant grass, this place is for you. While the staff was super friendly, the course conditions were certainly not worth the price paid.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Make sure you block out member only tee times

I met Jay in the clubhouse and he was lovely and very helpful. However, the starter acted strangely when I said I had a tee time at Robber's Row. He said there were other members playing. He ended up sending me down by myself and told me to ask the members if I could play with them. Needless to say not very welcoming. I ended up playing a few holes by myself and then paired up with the person behind me. It turns out that only members were supposed to play on Robber's Row today and somehow the tee times hadn't been blocked out when I reserved. This is not my fault and I feel like the starter could have been much more gracious. I will not go back

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 04/01/2021

Candace,

Thank you for your feedback and I'm sorry you didn't have a good experience when interacting with our team. As you mentioned, the tee time should have been blocked and we should have handled this better. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.

Thanks,

Jay Rusch, PGA

Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Light rain but a good day

Played with two gents at same level as me so worked well. Cart staff was excellent kept me advised as there was a slight delay as rain had moved through. Got a little slow in back nine but steady pace. Lots of sand traps and water which make it a challenge for novice players. Fairways were fast and no drainage pro let whatsoever. Good greens too. Houses are kind of close so smarter to dial down a few tee shots. Par 3 was challenging as well. Good course I'd play again next time I'm down. Range is grass no mats which is nice too. Starter provided bucket of balls. Real worthwhile experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 04/07/2021

Thank you for your review and feedback. Glad you had a nice experience and we look forward to seeing you again.

Thanks,

Jay Rusch, PGA

Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Staff

We have played Robbers Row several times on this visit to Hilton Head. The course needs a bit of work . Very thin fairways. Very nice greens. But, the one thing we have noticed......the staff is so friendly. Every single person that we have interacted with at your course could not have been any nicer! Great job, making us feel so welcome!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 03/28/2021

Joan,

Thank you for your feedback and rating. Our team strives to provide an excellent member and guest experience and your kind words ensure we're headed in the right direction. Also, we are working on our course(s) to enhance playing conditions.

Hope to see you soon,

Jay Rusch, PGA

Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Overall conditions were very nice. The greens were very nice and well maintained. The layout is fun and challenging with narrow fairways and plenty of opportunities for a lost ball. The course demands accurately over distance, so plan on some irons or hybrids off the tee. We will return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 03/26/2021

Thank you for your feedback and positive review. We look forward to seeing you when you return.

Thanks again,

Jay Rusch, PGA

Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

The perfect dirt course

I love the course - its design. But there is virtually no grass in the fairways - better to hit off dormant Bermuda rough!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 03/26/2021

Wendover,

Thank you for your review. The cool wet winter did impact our dormant Bermuda fairways and they were thin. Thankfully, the warmer weather has arrived and our fairways are greening-up nicely. Glad you enjoyed the course!

Thanks again,

Jay Rusch, PGA

Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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