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4.2
709 Reviews (709)
5 Stars
254
4 Stars
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3 Stars
86
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
84.1%
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625 out of 709 reviews
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4.2
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
12
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13
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.8%
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24 out of 29 reviews
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4.3
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.0%
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43 out of 50 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
709 Reviews (709)
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Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
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Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Short round

I had a great time playing this course. This was my first time at this course. It's a manageable course if you play it safe. Unfortunately, thunderstorms got in the way at the 10th tee. I asked for a rain Che k for the back nine and the staff was accommodating. I'll return in a few weeks to finish out my round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Nice Course

Well kept course. Fairly wide open. Water comes into play on half dozen holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A great day of golf.

We enjoyed the course. It was challenging. The bar/grill was very nice and the food was good. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Even w aerated greens....

Was able to play for 1/3 the normal cost because of aeration the day before. Regardless the course is a step above most HHI courses. Shame on me for not having a course guide so i'd know what to avoid. Scenically could not ask for more. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great day to play gold

We played today at Palmetto Hall Plantation on the Cupp course. We got a good deal on Golf Now and there was hardly anyone around so we got on one hour earlier and played virtually with no one around. The course is challenging and enjoyable. Play from the tees that enable you to have chances for some birdies and pars. Would return at these prices.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Looking forward to coming back

It was my first round on the Cupp course, and I enjoyed it. I liked the layout, and we weren't bogged down to a 4.5 hr round of "resort" golf. I will remember the nuances of some of the holes for next time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice challenging course!

I have played at a few other courses on HHI and this time is hard for the courses. This was in top shape even though I heard they don't water. A challenging course with water and sand. Greens were slow for the first half but wind blew them dry from the rain the night before and were reasonable by 4p. Pace was good and hardly anybody out on course. Staff were pleasant and helpful! Is a semi-private course so the members had the first 1/2 of the day for themselves which worked out well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just ok

Disappointing services. Course layout was great; challenging but fair. The condition of the cart paths, transition areas were rough. It needs some cleaning and care. But on Hilton Head, you would expect better amenities for your vacation dollar. No water in the coolers, soda machines didn't work, eight bucks for a bag of balls.. Cart was ragged. There are plenty of courses to visit here. They need to make more of an effort.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great golf course on Hilton Head Island

My wife and I along with two friends played the Robert Cupp course yesterday. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Course was well manicured, greens were true, and sand traps actually had sand in them. Course layout was a good challenge and the 18th hole is a beauty.

I can thoroughly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
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
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Pace of Play

Large number of groups too many caused the pace of play be nearly 3 hours for the first 9 ... no staff around...decided call it for the day. Conditions have improved since the hurricane....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun!!

The course was in very nice condition. Greens were pretty fast. The undulations make them very difficult, depending on pin placement. I could see where they could be diabolical, if placed right.

Fairways and tees were in good shape. All in all a fun layout with plenty of challenge for any level of player.

The pace of play was pretty slow. It was over 5 hours for the round due to group in front of us. Ranger was checking on and recording times during the round, but didn’t appear to do anything to speed it up.

We would definitely play here when we return to Hilton Head!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Best course this trip

Course was in the best condition of any I have played down here recently. Just challenging enough. Rate of play was good too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cupp runneth over

Played mid day, little crowd. Nice day. Greens were perfect and faster than most on HHI. Course near immaculate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice,but.....

Normally a great place to play, but got stuck behind a very slow group. On the front saw the ranger on the first hole and that was it. Proceeded to wait on every shot until the turn, when we called the pro shop for assistance. Thegroup was 2and half holes behind. The bag boy came out and asked if we had a problem. When we explained our situation, he responded with, "well, what do you want me to do?" Ended up approaching the group and asked if they could play ready golf. They did pick up the pace and we finished the round in 5:30!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Worth playing again

Plenty challenging. Many opportunities to "wash" your ball. A few Gators around to keep you company. Overall a fun but not punishing track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenge

Beautiful course in great shape. Not crowded. Challenging. Play is influenced strongly by the wind.

Downside of playing on Monday is that the driving range is closed for weekly maintenance so no warm up before stepping to the first hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the layout

One of my most favorite courses. Layout has some very interesting holes. Course conditions were very good for early in the year. Friends here for a golf trip loved it. Staff is top notch, always friendly. Cupp designed a great course with a number of geometric features.

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