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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
3
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2
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
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.4%
Recommend this course
35 out of 41 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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4.0
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Previously Played

Good Greens - Nice Layout

The Cupp course has some very interesting holes and is really fun to play. The greens are faster than other courses in the area and run true. Pace of play started slowly but the ranger did a nice job of moving a slow group ahead us up a couple holes. There is also actual sand in the traps - traps that are maintained. Course knowledge is a plus.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st play

Was told by the starter the course was “in great shape” but having played a few others in the past week I would say it was average overall. T-boxes were pretty thin as were the fairways. But got paired up with a great couple who play routinely so they were very helpful. Ran into some slow play and they helped to work around it. Never saw a Marshall to do the same. Overall a good but not great experience. Given the price ($55) it really was fair overall.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice course, but had wet conditions due to rain.

Course was very nice and layout was challenging. Greens were in good shape for winter conditions. Was able to play through several groups of slower golfers - everyone was very nice and accommodating. Had to end a few holes early due to heavy rain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging yet playable for anyone.

Very much enjoyed the round based on the course layout. We were advised at the start that the course was very busy. We played with absolutely no waits. Actually thought we had the course to ourselves. Will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

hilton head winter golf

i have played this course every winter i am in HH. the fairways are brown and in good shape plenty of grass to hit off. the greens were medium speed and rolled true. the first hole is a good warm and then it gets interesting. water carries, ball positioning of the tees will require use of all your clubs. long par 4s short par 4s, short par 3s long par 3s. a good mix,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A must course to play

It was in January not busy but a good course to play beware of water

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 141
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Kentucky Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Almost Perfect

For the time of year the course was in excellent condition. However, the narrow fairways and extremely fast greens had me off my game

We were paired with a couple from Canada and couldn't have had a better time.

We hope to play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Challenging Plantation Course

This course had the typical southern water and bogs all around each hole, plus small fairways. At this time of the year the grass was brown and greens somewhat green or black ish. I did not find it pleasureable to play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Good Course in Hilton Head

I try to play here at least once on my yearly trip. Nice layout and scenery with good winter conditions. Grass was dormant (brown) but lies in fairway were good and greens excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Switched at Last Minute

Party of 12 players was scheduled to tee off on Arthur Hills course but they unilaterally decided they were going to play the Cupp course instead. I was scheduled for Cupp course at roughly same time. Clubhouse staff was ok with the change by the group and urged me to hurry up and go tee off at Hills Course before the party of 12 changed their minds and went back to Hills. Cup is the nicer course. Once on Hills course, I paired with another single golfer. After 2 holes we were upon a very slow group of older, high handicap players, clearly hitting multiple balls each. There were no players in front of them for at least 2 holes and would never wave is through. No Marshall on course to enforce the faster pace of play or move us ahead of the grossly slow group. These 4 old men were incredibly inconsiderate and would have been warned if someone from course actually monitored the play. This gross lack of course management was terrible. Will never play Palmetto Hall again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice

A good course w very friendly and helpful staff. Interesting holes,generally a class operation

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Palmetto Hall

A challenging course for both men and women. Open fairways with difficult greens. Group of four felt very comfortable with layout of the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I'll be back....

What else can you say when you say you will come back?

Great day of golf on a very good golf course.

Always a pleasure to play here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Winter Golf Hilton Head

Great course layout. Great deal.

Would play it again any time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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 23
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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