
Arthur Hills Course
Palmetto Hall Plantation

About this course
Palmetto Hall Plantation’s Arthur Hills course, a Lowcountry layout carved from former indigo fields, offers a stern but fair test born of the modern design era, circa 1991. This Hilton Head Island track, while not nationally prominent, unfolds across relatively flat terrain, defined by subtle undulations, strategic bunkering, and water hazards that demand calculated approaches on nearly every hole. The course favors a strategic player, where risk-reward calculations are crucial, as narrow landing areas are offset by generous greens, rewarding those who effectively manage approach angles and club selection. Arthur Hills, known for his environmentally sensitive designs, ensured the course blends seamlessly with the surrounding natural landscape. The frequent use of native grasses, particularly around the bunkers and water features, adds to the course's visual appeal. It's a shot makers course and favors players who have the ability to move the ball both ways. While lacking the tournament pedigree of some of its more famous neighbors, Palmetto Hall's Arthur Hills course offers a distinctive golfing experience, where local golfers compete regularly in fiercely contested club championships. The club is known for its strong sense of community, often gathering after rounds at the clubhouse to enjoy Lowcountry fare and share stories from the day's play.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in SC
Quick facts
- Location
- Hilton Head Island, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1991
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Arthur Hills
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,918 yards
- Difficulty
- 77.4/147
- Course Vaults score
- 7.2
Getting there
Most arrivals to Palmetto Hall Plantation begin at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, roughly forty minutes southwest across the Georgia state line, though Hilton Head Island Airport serves private and charter traffic directly on the island itself. The drive from Savannah traces the coastal lowcountry through salt marsh and tidal creek before crossing the bridge onto Hilton Head, where the landscape shifts to canopied live oaks and manicured resort corridors. Palmetto Hall sits mid-island, tucked behind gates and Spanish moss, its entrance a quiet departure from the busier resort strips - a turn into old plantation grounds where the pace slows and the architecture whispers of the Carolina lowcountry's more gracious, unhurried past.

FAQ
Common questions about Arthur Hills at Palmetto Hall Plantation
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Arthur Hills at Palmetto Hall Plantation has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 43 logged golfers.
Arthur Hills was designed by Arthur Hills.
Yes. Arthur Hills at Palmetto Hall Plantation is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Arthur Hills is 72.
Arthur Hills plays 6,918 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Arthur Hills is 147.




