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February 2024 by David Theoret
Heritage Golf Group acquired Palmetto Hall Golf and Country Club on Hilton Head Island and for President and CEO Mark Burnett, the decision to purchase was easy. “With the resurgence in golf travel and the number of choices golfers have for golf getaways, it’s crucial that we promote our region’s amazing golf, lodging, and culinary assets,” Burnett said.Immediately after the acquisition, Heritage Golf Group committed to a multi-million-dollar golf course improvement project. A complete renovation of the Arthur Hills course was completed in the fall. The renovation included new Tiff Eagle Bermuda greens, renovation of all the bunkers and installation of the Better Billy Bunker system, the best drainage system in golf, and extensive tree work.Palmetto Hall features two golf courses designed by two iconic golf course architects: Arthur Hills and Robert Cupp. Together, these courses have long been considered among the best layouts in the Lowcountry; Heritage Golf Group’s goal is to return them to their former glory. The courses present a compelling contrast – the computer-designed Robert Cupp Course with its ultra-modern shaping and geometric bunkers and the Arthur Hills Course with its traditional look and feel.The Cupp Course is unique because it was one of the first courses to be designed using a computer and a CAD program. As a result, you’ll find a lot of geometric shapes throughout the course. Some of these geometric figures have dissipated over time, but many are still noticeable. As a result, the Robert Cupp Course has shown up on its fair share of “Unusual Golf Course” lists, yet it will test low handicappers and is extremely playable for novices.Even with high slope rating from the tips, the course still draws high praise for its impeccable year-round conditioning, sound shot values, and flexibility.The 11th hole may be your best shot at birdie. It’s a short par 4 and plays 290 yards from the White Tees. It’s advisable to hit something less than a driver off the tee, short of the triangular bunker. That will leave a short pitch shot into a green where the pin is probably blocked out by a large mound. The green’s not very deep so distance control is at a premium. A good pitch shot can result in a good score!The Arthur Hills Course at Palmetto Hall opened in 1991 to rave reviews and that same year was named to Golf Digest’s list as one of America’s Top 10 New Courses. Over the years the magazine has awarded the course 4-stars as one of its “Best Places to Play.” The Arthur Hills course plays 6,918 yards from the back tees with a course rating of 73.8 and a slope of 139.Hills’ signature style is on full display with undulating fairways and a lot of mounding as the course winds its way through heavily wooded forests of moss-draped oaks and towering pines that frame the fairways of many holes. Palmetto Hall’s lush fairways and crystalline lakes give way to large greens that are protected by strategically placed bunkers.The completely remodeled Arthur Hills course at Palmetto Hall starts you off with the most challenging hole on the course and ends with the Number 2 handicap. The first hole is a 405-yard par 4 (White Tees) that is relatively flat with marshlands on the left side and trees tight on the right. The green has a large false front and sits at an odd angle to the fairway. It’s protected all down the right side by a sand bunker. Did I mention the greens are very quick?Palmetto Hall Golf and Country Club offers a variety of membership categories. It is a bundled community, so if you live in the Palmetto Hall community you must purchase at least a social membership.Palmetto Hall Golf and Country Club has joined three other classic golf courses on Hilton Head Island - Port Royal, Oyster Reef, and Shipyard Golf Club -and is now part of Heritage Golf Group’s Hilton Head Collection. Visit them online to book your next round or golf vacation package.
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January 2024 by Jim Mackay
Great golf course, fast greens.
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December 2023 by Judi and RIchard Hawkes
Nice course and some challenging shots. Tough day with a 5 hour round and a lot of waiting today. An 8 some on hole 10 was tough to follow. They should have a ranger on the course. Maybe on weekends.
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December 2023 by Kent Silveria
Beautifully maintained course with very challenging tee shots. The greens were immaculate and pleasantly fast. This should be a must play on your list. Enjoy!
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November 2023 by carmen pedicone
My wife and I played Monday 16th. Course in decent shape. Nice layout with some pretty holes. Worth 108 We paid for ,"hot deal". Not worth regular prices.
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November 2023 by Alton Joyner
Played alone, played at a good pace, greens were fast and took some time to get accustomed. People were cordial in the pro shop and on the course.
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November 2023 by James heath
2 courses at this property... Nice little driving range... Separate from the pro shop the restaurant and bar is old school and pretty nice, they do have killer sausage breakfast sandwiches!!!! Played the Cupp course, good layout, bunkers were good, fairways were in very good shape, greens were very well undulated and depending on pin placements, handful lol!!!! Off the tee box you've got some room but miss it right or left on about every hole you'll find penalty areas quick
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October 2023 by Joel Edler
The Hills course was in amazing condition. Greens were rolling well.
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October 2023 by Kathleen Harmon
Lady working checking was EXTREMELY rude and unprofessional!!!! Greens were terrible!
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October 2023 by Joseph Goetz
The greens have tons of dead spots. The grill is awful. We were playing both courses and ordered lunch and it took 48 minutes. They were out of burgers and gave me a $16 italian sandwich that tasted like rubber. do not order food from them.
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September 2023 by Jim Hunt
Amazing course!
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July 2023 by Ryan Malloy
Played the Cupp course today. Overall, great experience. I almost didn’t want to leave a good review because I’m afraid this course will become too busy if too many people find it, lol.. I say that as I find most courses on the island are overpriced, under cared, and too crowded. I found this course to be none of those three. Well cared for, fair price, and even though there were people out there the pace stayed up with the rangers seen frequently.Keep up the good work!
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July 2023 by Robert Barker
Always a wonderful experience. Played the Cupp Course. Excellent condition. Golf staff exceptional.
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July 2023 by Ryan O'Connor
Course is in good shape, but there were a few greens and tee boxes that were bad. $140 to play here isn’t worth it in my option. For $80-$100 this course is fine. The golf shop employees and starter were very nice and helpful. The Marshall on the other hand will tell you speed up and that your pace of play of behind. We were playing at a normal pace of play. It was very frustrating to see the Marshall a few holes later and when we drove by him he was shaking his head and yelling us to play faster. We all paid A LOT to play this course and to get rushed when I am playing on vacation isn’t something I enjoy. Won’t be playing here again that is for sure. There are plenty of other options on HHI.
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July 2023 by Dutch BRIEL
Greens are hard when hit from the fairway. True to putt, not affected by footprints. Speed of putts fast but fair. This after 2 days of rain. Fairways hardly a divit. All personnel very pleasant, wish I had another day to play it again Pinehurst Member
