Palmetto Hall Plantation Golf and Country Club

108 Fort Howell Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA

Address:	108 Fort Howell Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA
Phone:	+1 843-342-2582
Site:	palmettohallcc.com
Rating:	4.4

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Reviews 8

David Theoret

From the tips, the Cupp Course plays 7,079 yards with a course rating of 75.0 and a slope of 143. If you were skiing, the tips would be rated Double-Black Diamonds; in other words, they are for the pros. So, if your golf game has never been written about in Golf Digest, you probably shouldn’t play from back here. Several holes require carries of 225+ just to find mother earth. If you’re still debating this feat, stroll on over to the 9th tee and take a look at what you need to do with your tee shot on the 472-yard par 4. That’s right, 472-yard, par 4! Cupp created the course on a computer, something that is commonplace nowadays but not so much in the early 1990s. That’s why you will find a lot of straight lines and recognizable geometric figures, especially when it comes to the bunkers. There’s a lot of mounding too, in and around fairways and greens alike. The greens come in all sizes and shapes, several with false fronts, unfriendly slopes and a lot of subtle undulations. Memorable Holes One of the holes that brings back memories – not necessarily good – is the 2nd, a par 5 that plays a mere 468 yards from the White Tees. From the distance alone, it sounds like a no-brainer to go for the green in two, however the creek that makes its way across the fairway may have you thinking twice. It sits about 240 yards from the green and if you’re not on the left side of the fairway, you’ll have to lay up anyway. Up near the green, trees really crowd the right side and with all the mounding, the left is no bargain either. Even at 468 yards, par is still a good score. Number 10 is a three-shot par 5, that plays 474 yards from the White Tees. I say three-shot because of the large pond that sits directly in front of the green. Play left of the large fairway bunker on the left and then hit a layup shot short of the water and then a short approach shot to an elevated two-tiered green. Another favorite hole – and one that gives you about the best chance at birdie on the course – is the short par 4, Number 11, which plays 290 yards from the white tees. Hit something less than driver off the tee, short of the triangular bunker, and you’ll be left with a short pitch shot to a green where the pin is probably blocked out by a large mound. The green’s not real deep so distance control is at a premium. A good course needs a great finishing hole and Number 18 is ready to take on anyone who dares. It’s a par 4, dogleg right around two lakes that plays 357 yards from the White Tees. Playing your tee shot down the left side of the fairway will give you the best approach angle and take the water out of play as much as possible. Any pin placements on the right side and the water is in play, no matter where you come at it from. Make your par and head to the 19th hole. After your round, head into the clubhouse to Baird’s Pub for your favorite après-golf libation. Baird’s also has an outstanding menu with a Lowcountry theme that showcases many of Hilton Head Island’s fresh local ingredients. In fact, all of their seafood and meet dishes are prepared fresh daily. The pro shop at Palmetto Hall is one of the best stocked in the area for men’s and women’s golf apparel and they carry several unique designers. They are more than willing to accommodate whatever you’re looking for, so if you don’t see what you want, just ask and they’ll help you find it. Last Word: The Cupp Course is one of the most exciting layouts on the Island as it winds its way through dense oak and pine forests and large Lowcountry marshes. From an aerial view, the layout is spectacular with its geometry all over the course. From a playing perspective, it can be as tough or as gentle as you want it, just pick the right set of tees. With narrow fairways and natural impediments at both ends of the fairway, each hole offers a new start, regardless of how you did on the previous hole.

Anthony Corrao

Played as the last 18 round in the afternoon. Multiple water hazards were empty and since I was the last Full round of the day, they decided not to fill the cooler with ice and was kind enough to hand me a pencil NOT EVEN SHARPENED with a score card. Challenging course, and I am glad I did not pay full price or I would have been disappointed. The pro shop was nice, I had to buy a collard shirt and I got a hat on discount form the sale rack. Good course but they seem to be OK with stuff not being maintained except for the greens which were really nice and rolled pretty decent as well.

A Private User

The course is beautiful, however because of budget problems, they have evidently sold the sand to other courses because many bunkers were without any sand. I would not recommend this course to anyone else.

A Private User

Good, challenging course, but also very fair. Love the fairways and placement of the sand. Good mix of long holes and short holes. Fun to play.

David Buckman

Played here for the first time a few weeks ago. Had a fun time and will play here again in the future.

Shaun Guzaski

Had a great time wonderful course great place great price

Carlo Liberali

This is paradise <3

Yolanda Saunders-Polk

Beautiful!