Arthur Hills Hilton Head Golf Course
at Palmetto Dunes Golf and Oceanfront Resort
Arthur Hills Hilton Head Golf Course at Palmetto Dunes Golf and Oceanfront Resort is a spectacular setting for those who enjoy golf. The course is known as a favorite of those who prefer to score with precision-minded shots instead of brute force and distance. Fodors Golf Digest has also taken notice of this seaside jewel and rated it at 4.5 stars.
This Hilton Head Island golf course is one of the most scenic in the area and overlooks the crashing waves of the Atlantic. The surrounding landscape showcases the beauty of the Low Country environment, and includes some outstanding views of this coastal region.
The palmettos, live oaks, and tall pines add their own unique charm. At the Arthur Hills golf course, players are often treated to sights of native wildlife including deer, rabbits, and an occasional alligator as it suns itself in the marshes.
The Arthur Hills Golf Course is constructed on a line of graceful, rolling sand dunes. When the construction was first begun, it was already planned that the builders would make the most of the native topography by incorporating the hills and valleys into the game.
Players will quickly find that there are many instances where the imbalances in the ground are a major factor in the game. The oceanfront setting also means that there are strong breezes that can change the game play in seconds on this Hilton Head Island golf course.
A surprise for many of the golfers who come to this Hilton Head golf course is the lack of fairway bunkers. Water hazards, however, are abundant at this seaside location. With 10 of the 18 holes located on water the courses level of difficulty ratchets up a few extra notches. Golfers have to exercise a reasonable amount of precision if they hope to keep their scores low.
At this Hilton Head Island golf course, you will find a clubhouse and pro shop, snack bar and full service restaurant. Visitors are able to rent equipment, climate controlled carts and Segway personal transports. There are Hilton Head golf packages offered throughout the year at Palmetto Dunes Golf and Oceanfront Resort. The facility welcomes calls and inquiries at any time.
The Arthur Hills golf course is known for one additional architectural feature that has nothing to do with the sport. The Leamington Lighthouse acts as a welcoming beacon for guests. This tall, stately building was built over 120 years ago and now graces the grounds of the Hills course and bears witness to each game.
Arthur Hills Golf Course Statistics
TEES |
PAR |
YARDS |
SLOPE |
USGA |
Championship
|
72 |
6651 |
132 |
72.00 |
Middle |
72 |
6122 |
119 |
69.90 |
Forward |
72 |
4999 |
118 |
68.50 |
Green Fees |
Under $50 |
$50 to $100
|
$100 to $250 |
Over $250 |
Weekdays |
|
|
$$$
|
Weekend
|
|
|
$$$
|
Holes |
18
|
Architect
|
Arthur Hills
|
Public/Private
|
Resort
|
Credit Cards
|
VISA, Mastercard, Amex
|
Driving Range
|
Yes
|
Rental Clubs
|
Yes
|
Pro In House
|
Yes
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