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Palmetto Hall · Semi-Private

Arthur Hills at Palmetto Hall

Arthur Hills's 1991 design at Palmetto Hall is one of the most topographically interesting courses on Hilton Head Island — subtle elevation changes that are genuinely unusual for the Lowcountry give the layout a rolling, tree-lined character that feels more like the Carolinas interior than a coastal resort. The tree corridors demand accurate tee shots, and the elevation shifts create approach angles and green complexes that play differently depending on where you miss. At nearly 6,900 yards from the tips, it is a serious semi-private test, and the combination of length, trees, and terrain makes it more demanding than its moderate difficulty rating suggests. Golfers who have played the island's water-heavy resort courses and want something with a different kind of challenge will find Palmetto Hall's Hills course a rewarding change of pace.

Moderately Challenging108 Fort Howell Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926Get directions

Designer

Arthur Hills

Holes / Par

18 holes · Par 72

Yardage

7,113 (championship) / 5,628 (forward)

Opened

1991

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Before you play

Everything you need to book

Practical details confirmed for this course. Where information is unavailable, we say so — always verify current rates and policies directly with the course.

Who can book

Members have priority. Public tee times are available — confirm availability and any guest restrictions directly with the course.

Booking window

Tee times available up to 30 days in advance online or by phone through Palmetto Hall Golf Club.

Green fees

Semi-private — public tee times available. Confirm rates directly.

Twilight rates available — confirm times and pricing with the course.

Cart & walking

Cart fee is included in the green fee. Walking is not permitted at Palmetto Hall. Cart required — walking not permitted.

Caddies

No caddie service offered at Palmetto Hall.

Rental clubs

Rental sets available through the Palmetto Hall pro shop — confirm current rates when booking.

Gate & access

Palmetto Hall is a gated community. Visitors with a confirmed tee time are admitted at the gate — have your booking confirmation ready.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms vary by course and season. Confirm the current policy on the official course website before booking.

Practice facility

Practice facility available at Palmetto Hall.

Signature

What makes this course memorable

The elevation changes — subtle by most standards, but genuinely unusual for the Lowcountry — that give the course a distinctive character.

Difficulty

Who this course suits

The elevation changes and tree-lined corridors create a more varied test than most Hilton Head courses. Accurate tee shots are essential to set up manageable approaches.

Best for

  • Mid-handicap players
  • Golfers who enjoy tree-lined layouts
  • Players staying in Palmetto Hall

Not ideal for

  • High-handicappers who prefer wide-open layouts

Course details

Rates, facilities & policies

Green fees

Semi-private — public tee times available. Confirm rates directly.

Dress code

Collared shirts required.

Cart

Cart fee is included in the green fee. Walking is not permitted at Palmetto Hall.

Rental clubs

Rental sets available through the Palmetto Hall pro shop — confirm current rates when booking.

Walking

Cart required

Twilight rates

Available — confirm with course

Caddies

No caddie service offered at Palmetto Hall.

Practice area

Practice facility available at Palmetto Hall.

Booking & access

Gate access & tee-time windows

Gate access

Palmetto Hall is a gated community. Visitors with a confirmed tee time are admitted at the gate — have your booking confirmation ready.

Booking window(up to 30 days out)

Tee times available up to 30 days in advance online or by phone through Palmetto Hall Golf Club.

Planning

Seasonal notes & aerification

Seasonal timing

Spring and fall are ideal; summer rates are often lower.

Aerification

Greens typically aerified in late summer.

Hole-by-hole

Scorecard

Rating: 73.8Slope: 136Yardage: 7,113Par: 72
Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par454344354364534434543672
Yards4055454151954304001855553853,5154105601904203901754255654633,5987,113
Hdcp937151111751324166101881214

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Robert Cupp's 1993 design at Palmetto Hall is one of the boldest and most visually distinctive courses on the island — angular bunker complexes, geometric shaping, and a design philosophy that prioritizes visual drama and strategic challenge over conventional resort-course comfort. At over 7,000 yards from the tips, it is one of the longest semi-private courses in the Hilton Head area, and the combination of length and Cupp's demanding bunkering makes it a genuine test for low-to-mid handicappers. The design stands in sharp contrast to the Arthur Hills course next door — where Hills used terrain and trees, Cupp used bold geometry and scale. For long hitters who want a championship-length test at semi-private rates, the Cupp course is one of the best options on the island.

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Course information, rates, dress codes, and policies are subject to change. Always confirm current details directly with the course before booking. Golf Hilton Head is an independent planning guide and is not affiliated with any course or resort.