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4.2
710 Reviews (710)
5 Stars
255
4 Stars
335
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
4.2
86.7%
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626 out of 710 reviews
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4.3
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.3%
Recommend this course
25 out of 30 reviews
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4.3
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.5%
Recommend this course
42 out of 48 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
710 Reviews (710)
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3.0

Cupp course

Great layout, conditions worse than I have previously experienced -dry, patchy tees, greens not cut. May be some kinks need to be worked out with new course management(Brown group). It would be a shame if they don't keep up this nice layout.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 5
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great course.

This was early spring golf for me so the Bermuda was still dormant and it didn't seem to be greatly over seeded. But that's just part of playing this time of year. I like the course layout and the pace of play was good. It is a good mix of challenging holes in easy but interesting holes. I would definitely play here again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Palmetto Hall - my favorite courses

I have played many courses on Hilton Head, but with the obvious exception of Harbour Town, i love both courses at Palmetto Hall - Cupp is my favorite but Hills is a close second. Layout is spectacular and challenging. Staff are friendly, so definitely enjoyable. I also paid 50% of the fees to play Sea Pines Atlantic Dunes the day before and frankly I think they have the rates mixed up. That said, I heard rumors that the group that has taken over the Palmetto Hall typically "run their courses very cheap" and course condition suffers, however, at this early stage, no complaints - greens were spectacular and recovered well from last year. the range is poor quality and I wonder if that is an indication of how the course condition may evolve. I hope not as phenomenal courses and a destination I choose every time of come to the island (3-4 times a year).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bad service

They were backed up due to some early morning freeze. However was optimistic to play the course. Friendly in pro shop. We called to place an order on #8 and was told to not worry it would be ready when we made the turn. My girlfriend went in and said the staff were not only rude but didn't even seem interested and they were just sitting around eating food. Course is decent but they need to water. Wouldn't recommend to someone I liked.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

An Arthur Hill design is literally a "hill" design.

Good routing and variety, which makes for a good experience. These greens have the Hill signature (lots of slope) 18 times. Its a difficult, but fair test.

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

Great condition for time of year

Course looked beautiful for what time of year it was. Greens and fairways in great shape. Staff was very helpful when they had to delay tee times due to frost. Would love to come back in the summer to see everything again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

COLD DAY

TEMPERATURE IN THE LOW 50 WITH WIND. NOT A GOOD DAY FOR GOLF, BUT THE STAFF, BAG MEN AT THE DROP OFF AND STARTER DISPLAYED A VERY FROSTY ATTITUDE. THEY DID NOT WANT TO BE THERE AND THEIR ATTITUDE CERTAINLY REFLECTED THAT TOWARDS US. WE DIDN'T WANT TO PLAY IN THE COLD EITHER, BUT CAME TO HILTON HEAD FROM DENVER FOR GOLF AND SET THE TEE TIMES IN ADVANCE. WISH THE STAFF COULD HAVE PROVIDED A LITTLE WARMTH & FRIENDLINESS.

COURSE WAS IN GOOD SHAPE FOR THE SEASON AND WE HAD A GOOD ROUND, PACE OF PLAY WAS GOOD,BUT THE COURSE WAS NOT FULL.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

BURRR

Required precise shots in the wind and cold but is was sunny!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging greens

Position 1 hole placemeets make the greens very challenging. Fun course as every hole gives you something to think about regarding shot placement.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

course design impacts experience

I am a fan of Bob Cupp designs. However, this one was the exception. The geometric experiment failed. I would not want to the superintendent as sharp angles make it difficult to grow grass. Water hazards in front of greens make it very challenging for most golfer. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens Fast and True

Enjoyed my day came out as a single and paired with another single and played in just under 3 hrs. We had the course to ourselves on a prefect day.

The pins selection for the course that day was #3.The greens roles true and fast. The course was a joy to play.

Playing the Arthur Hill sister course on Friday can't wait. Going to be there a little early to take advantage of the range prior to the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course

Nice t my first time here nor will it be my last. For February the course was in great shape. Greens rolled true. Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A pleasant Course

played round in four hours with normal pace of play. Fivesome ahead kept pace of play good. Greens in good shape with average fairways. Some very interesting holes on course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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