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4.0
1228 Reviews (1228)
5 Stars
429
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
83.7%
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1075 out of 1228 reviews
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4.1
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Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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3.9
55 Reviews (55)
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Conditions
3.9
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3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
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4.4
83.6%
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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
1228 Reviews (1228)

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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
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Handicap 5-9
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Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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First time

Greens were in excellent shape. Staff was friendly only negative...Fairways were freshly cut but all the clippings were left behind

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 08/21/2020

Thank you for playing and your feedback! I'm glad to hear the staff made you feel welcomed, and we hope to see you on your next visit to HHI.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Didn't get Robbed at Robbers Row

Very nice track. The staff was very friendly and informative, as it was my first time playing the course.

A few of the holes are tight/narrow and not very long. All expected for a golf course on HHI. The greens were a little slow but in very good shape, which was a positive trade off. It is very nice to see greens with minimal ball marks on them, confirms folks who are playing are fixing their marks. I would definitely play it again. Even the Ohio State Fans i played with were very nice guys.

Go Blue!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 08/21/2020

Thanks for playing and your feedback - I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the experience!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst course on Hilton Head.

For the price they are charging, it’s horrible. They are at a premium price on the island. Conditions are terrible, pace of play wasn’t enforced. You can’t let a foursome of 30+ handicaps tee off and then let another foursome tee off 8 minutes later. Not going to happen. Took 3 hours to play front nine. No yardage book, no water on the course. For $106.00, you’d expect a premium experience. Felt like a local municipal course in every way. Will never play here again.

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

Great experience

Went with Wife, Son & Grandson. Staff was friendly, accommodating and helpful. Not a pretentious country club, and good for visitors looking for a fun day

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 07/30/2020

Thank you for your visit and playing at Port Royal! I'm happy to hear that our team made you feel at home.

Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Learn golf etiquette!

My son and I very much enjoyed our first 6 holes, had to skip 7 and 8 because of SLOW players, who would not let us through!

Need a ranger! Besides that, the round was great! Wonderful people work there and help out. Make sure you try it!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 07/30/2020

Thank you for the round, your feedback and recommendation!

Played On
Reviews 8
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly staff and good layout

Staff was friendly, welcoming and attentive. Greens recently aerated but overall course in great shape. Will definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
960fb115-e5b2-53c9-89f9-db896c12883a
Commented on 07/30/2020

I'm happy to hear that the team made you feel welcomed! We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Worth a play

I thought Robbers Row was a good play for $60 but probably wouldn't be worth much more than that. The layout is average. Fairly short, but some good holes. A few sharp dog legs that are difficult to judge the first time around without GPS in the cart. Definitely a few holes that need some knowledge off the tee. Fairways were pretty narrow, but no challenge for a long hitter because you could survive with 4 iron off the tee all day (mainly why I give it a "good" rating; not the fire I was expecting). It is definitely a Pete Dye renovation and not original design. I didn't really get the Pete Dye vibe much at all, but I could tell were they tried to incorporate it slightly. All in all, a great vacation course that won't beat you up. Greens were in great shape. I would go back and play it again. Snag the hot deal and its worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good Course

Course was in good shape but not worthy of $100+ dollar green fees..

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course

Better than expected, Tight fairways. Nice grass on fairways that were mowed well. Greens were slow but in real good shape. Bag drop is allowed and personnel was excellent. Good value for the money

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Time Playing Robbers Run

Nice course. One of those you want to play more than once.

Nice fairway and greens. Traps needed sand .

Very friendly staff!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course and practice facility

Played once in the morning rain and gain in the afternoon heat. Scored about the same on each round but loved the course both times. Staff is great and very friendly during the current COVID situation and the practice facility is great! Worth adding to your HiltonHead must play list.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 264
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun and Challenging in very good Condition

Played this course a number of times. Very challenging but fair. I really like the course, I just wish the service was a little better.

Great range area, with extensive short game practice area and great conditions to work on your short game and get ready for your round.

Great course layout. Fun and challenging holes with lots of variety and challenges. Typical southern course with lots of beautiful, old oak trees and lots of Spanish moss hanging from the trees. The course is very open, but lots of trees along the fairways which adds to the fun and beauty of the course.

Tee boxes and fairways are in great shape. Greens are in fantastic condition with very few non-repaired ball marks, but a bit furry and slow today. The greens are on the small side which puts a premium on your iron play. The bunkers had plenty of sand but last night it rained very hard so the bunkers had not yet been raked and worked so the sand in the bunkers was compact, but understandable due to the heavy rain last night.

The bad part of the day was that we only saw the beverage cart one time (hole #2). It was hot and VERY humid today and there was no water on the course due to the COVID-19 conditions. To have a VERY BUSY Saturday with tons of golfers and only see the beverage cart one time was awful especially since you do not go by the club house or a snack bar at all during the round. The overall service at the course seemed to be lacking today. We were greeted at the bag drop and were told that the course was super busy with backup everywhere due to the number of golfers out today.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great day

Played this course a number of times. Enjoy the layout. Challenging but fair. Fairways in great shape. Greens a bit furry. Overall a great day and we joined another twosome so we wouldn’t be waiting so much in each shot. Played in 4 hours even with a bit of waiting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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