
Robert Cupp Course
Palmetto Hall Plantation

About this course
Palmetto Hall Plantation, cradled in the heart of Hilton Head Island, offers a gentler test of Lowcountry golf, distinct from its more demanding neighbors. The Robert Cupp course, built in the late modern era, presents a parkland experience defined by generous fairways, strategic bunkering, and subtly contoured greens. Don't expect to be bludgeoned from the tee; accuracy, rather than raw power, often dictates success here. While lacking the dramatic elevation changes of courses farther north, or the claustrophobic tree-lined corridors of other island layouts, Cupp's design emphasizes thoughtful angles and risk-reward scenarios. The course favors the player who can work the ball, shaping shots to navigate the doglegs and find the ideal position on the green. There is a balance of long and short holes, with plenty of birdie opportunities for those who play well. Palmetto Hall is known to be the ultimate course for members on Hilton Head. The club offers the best overall community experience and the membership, consisting of both full-time and part-time residents, have grown to become close friends. From casual rounds to competitive events, Palmetto Hall fosters a deep sense of camaraderie.
Quick facts
- Location
- Hilton Head Island, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1993
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bob Cupp
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,079 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.2/149
- Course Vaults score
- 7.2
Getting there
Most visitors to Palmetto Hall Plantation arrive through Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, roughly forty minutes southwest across the state line in Georgia, though Charleston International serves as an alternative gateway about two hours north. The drive onto Hilton Head Island crosses the iconic Intracoastal Waterway via the James F. Byrnes Bridge, where the mainland's industrial edge gives way to the Lowcountry's signature canopy of live oaks draped in Spanish moss. Once on the island, a brief journey along William Hilton Parkway leads into the gated sanctuary of Palmetto Hall, where the pace slows and the dense maritime forest signals arrival at one of Hilton Head's most serene residential golf retreats.

FAQ
Common questions about Robert Cupp at Palmetto Hall Plantation
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Robert Cupp at Palmetto Hall Plantation has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
Robert Cupp was designed by Bob Cupp.
Yes. Robert Cupp at Palmetto Hall Plantation is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Robert Cupp is 72.
Robert Cupp plays 7,079 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Robert Cupp is 149.




