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4.2
718 Reviews (718)
5 Stars
259
4 Stars
338
3 Stars
86
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
85.7%
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633 out of 718 reviews
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4.3
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
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1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
30 out of 36 reviews
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4.3
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.7%
Recommend this course
36 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Cupp course at Palmetto Hall delivers a uniquely challenging layout with wild, decision-demanding greens that reward creative short-game play. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play consistently enhance the overall experience here.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7079 yards
Slope 149
Rating 75.2

While Hilton Head is chock full of courses designed by some of the greatest names in golf, just one of them was designed with a computer to give it lines straighter than an arrow throughout.

The Robert Cupp Course at Palmetto Hall can be one of the most interesting and eclectic courses you'll play, as well as possibly one of the toughest. From the back tees the course plays to 7,079, with a slope rating of 144.

Named as Golf World's top designer in 1992, Cupp created a course that is visually challenging as well as challenging to play. With sand traps looking as if they were drawn in by, well, a computer, this is a course you'll tell your friends about, though you may not tell them your score.

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Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Celebration Bermudagrass
Greens Celebration Bermudagrass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Cupp (1993) David Johnson (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - " Bird Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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4.2
718 Reviews (718)
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5.0
Previously Played

Great Fun Layout

I’ve been coming to Hilton Head for 20+ years and have played several courses. I found the Cupp course to be very enjoyable. I played this course earlier this week for an unbelievable Hot Deal price of $20!!! I’ll admit I didn’t know what to expect for the price but what I found was an awesome layout where the fairways and greens were in perfect shape! The second time I played the Hot Deal cost just $34!! Playing twice on Hilton Head for less than $60 is incredible.

There are several areas where the cart paths are prepped for new concrete but as far as I’m concerned that’s a nonissue because it’s not as if the cart paths affect the playability of the course . Plus they were pouring some new sections while I was there.!

Combination of dogleg rights and lefts as well as straight holes provides a great challenge and variety which I enjoyed. I didn’t play from the tips but just one up and shot 75 and 79 the two times I played. I played the Golden Bear Club at Indigo Run in between the two rounds at Palmetto Hall and must admit the experience at Palmetto Hall was better. Could have been due to pace of play at the Golden Bear. That’s another thing, I was able to play each round under 4 hours!!

I’d highly recommend this club for those who like an enjoyable challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice people and well maintained course.. we definitely enjoy playing here

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

Challenging Track

I live in the Hilton Head area and have played the Cupp course a few times in the past, along with adjacent Arthur Hills. I played again this past weekend on a hot deal where I only paid $20 for the round! I’m a single digit handicapper and let me tell you the Cupp course is a tough layout, narrow fairways and relentless pin placements the day I played. However, it is a good change up from some of the more forgiving courses around so if your looking for a challenge this is the place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable Round

Played with two adult sons. Mid day so had the course to ourselves and a couple other groups. Tee boxes, fairways, greens all in great shape. It’s early July so don’t expect glass greens but we did like the Cupp greens a little better than the Hills course. Hills has I believe the new “blended” grass designed to withstand the heat in the coast. Both were great values for the $. Stay in the fairway or that rough will penalize you although very much playable. Nice course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

First timer

First time playing this course, have played all over Hilton head and this isn’t fas my favorite. Shot my best score ever. Great conditions

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 101
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 101
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course for the $$$

Fariways were in great shape as well as the tee boxes. Greens were a bit spongy and sometimes slow but beautiful and fairly challenging for a first time course.

Beautiful facility, the clubhouse seems to have been redone recently. Free range balls were included as well which was a nice touch. I’ll definitely be coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Layout

Love the course! Scenic and challenging. One complaint - no yardage markers except the standard ones. Tons of sprinkler heads but no yardage. Without GPS in the carts it makes it difficult to play. .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent track

This is a nice course, but I’m not sure why no one was playing it. Course was in great shape. Cart paths need replacing, and I didn’t appreciate the 2 some pushing me the whole way and not playing through. Played 2 balls and finished in less than 3 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
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 Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Plantation Hall Golf Course

Excellent golf course with someone very creative hole designs. You’ll enjoy the character of this course.

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

Great Round

Back 9 greens were kind of bumpy. Otherwise a great course.

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

Great Deal on the island!

Was not sure what to expect having never played here before. The greens were in great shape although a little on the slow side. The fairways were in great shape as well. Perfect spot to play a round with a newer golfer. Pace was perfect, played in under 4.5 hours on a very hot day. Staff in the grille was very nice and quick. Would definitely play here again on a future vacation. Would love to play the Hills course as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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