Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course
Course at a glance
Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Hilton Head, South Carolina (29928). The course was designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 1986. From the Blue tees, Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course plays to 6,646 yards at par 72. The course offers 10 sets of tees ranging from 4,999 to 6,646 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 139 and a course rating of 73.5, comfortably above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and demanding accurate driving. That ranks it harder than roughly 53% of rated golf courses in South Carolina. It is a public course open to daily-fee play. Walking is permitted. A full driving range is available for warm-up and practice. The course is conditioned with bermuda grass greens and bermuda grass fairways. Hazards include 11-20 bunkers and water hazards in play. Set a tee-time alert on Stymie and we will notify you when bookable times open at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course.
About Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course
Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course located in Hilton Head, South Carolina (29928). The course was designed by Arthur Hills and established in 1986. From the Blue tees, the course plays to 6,646 yards with a par of 72. The Blue tees carry a slope rating of 139 and a course rating of 73.5.
Walking is permitted.
Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 139, putting it in the upper half of courses in South Carolina for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 10 tee sets ranging from 4,999 to 6,646 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Par
72
Length
6,646
Slope
139
Rating
73.5
Replay Rate
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Course Difficulty Analysis
139
This Course
137
SC Average
113
US Average
Based on 184 rated courses in South Carolina
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue | 139 | 73.5 | 384 | 373 | 146 | 430 | 376 | 505 | 434 | 156 | 518 | 3322 | 415 | 177 | 399 | 507 | 412 | 153 | 365 | 380 | 516 | 3324 | 6,646 |
Blue / White | 135 | 72.4 | 358 | 373 | 146 | 403 | 376 | 480 | 417 | 156 | 494 | 3203 | 392 | 177 | 377 | 486 | 412 | 153 | 365 | 320 | 516 | 3198 | 6,401 |
WhiteWomen's | 139 | 77.0 | 358 | 334 | 115 | 403 | 343 | 480 | 417 | 135 | 494 | 3079 | 392 | 132 | 377 | 486 | 361 | 142 | 336 | 320 | 497 | 3043 | 6,122 |
WhiteMen's | 127 | 71.5 | 358 | 334 | 115 | 403 | 343 | 480 | 417 | 135 | 494 | 3079 | 392 | 132 | 377 | 486 | 361 | 142 | 336 | 320 | 497 | 3043 | 6,122 |
White / GoldWomen's | 132 | 73.9 | 358 | 320 | 115 | 300 | 343 | 480 | 332 | 135 | 434 | 2817 | 322 | 132 | 301 | 360 | 361 | 142 | 336 | 284 | 497 | 2735 | 5,552 |
White / GoldMen's | 125 | 68.7 | 358 | 320 | 115 | 300 | 343 | 480 | 332 | 135 | 434 | 2817 | 322 | 132 | 301 | 360 | 361 | 142 | 336 | 284 | 497 | 2735 | 5,552 |
GoldWomen's | 128 | 72.1 | 290 | 320 | 115 | 300 | 311 | 410 | 332 | 135 | 434 | 2647 | 322 | 132 | 301 | 360 | 315 | 142 | 310 | 284 | 414 | 2580 | 5,227 |
GoldMen's | 116 | 67.6 | 290 | 320 | 115 | 300 | 311 | 410 | 332 | 135 | 434 | 2647 | 322 | 132 | 301 | 360 | 315 | 142 | 310 | 284 | 414 | 2580 | 5,227 |
GreenWomen's | 123 | 71.0 | 284 | 289 | 88 | 294 | 301 | 410 | 322 | 113 | 434 | 2535 | 312 | 114 | 296 | 338 | 301 | 120 | 295 | 274 | 414 | 2464 | 4,999 |
GreenMen's | 114 | 66.5 | 284 | 289 | 88 | 294 | 301 | 410 | 322 | 113 | 434 | 2535 | 312 | 114 | 296 | 338 | 301 | 120 | 295 | 274 | 414 | 2464 | 4,999 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 11 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 10 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course offers 10 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue | 6,646 | 139 | 73.5 | 5-15 |
Blue / White | 6,401 | 135 | 72.4 | 5-15 |
White | 6,122 | 139 | 77.0 | 12-22 |
White | 6,122 | 127 | 71.5 | 12-22 |
White / Gold | 5,552 | 132 | 73.9 | 20-30 |
White / Gold | 5,552 | 125 | 68.7 | 20-30 |
Gold | 5,227 | 128 | 72.1 | 20-30 |
Gold | 5,227 | 116 | 67.6 | 20-30 |
Green | 4,999 | 123 | 71.0 | 25+ |
Green | 4,999 | 114 | 66.5 | 25+ |
Amenities at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course
Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course features a full driving range, a pro shop. The driving range is available for warmup or practice.
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How to Book a Tee Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course a public or private golf course?expand_more
Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course is a public golf course located in Hilton Head, SC. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course have?expand_more
Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1986. The course was designed by Arthur Hills.
What is the yardage at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course?expand_more
From the Blue / White tees, Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course plays to 6,401 yards (par 72). The course offers 10 tee sets ranging from 4,999 to 6,646 yards.
What is the slope rating at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course?expand_more
The Blue tees at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course have a slope rating of 139 and a course rating of 73.5. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course?expand_more
Visit the official course website at https://www.palmettodunes.com/golf/arthur-hills-course or call +1-888-909-9566 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course offer?expand_more
Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course offers a driving range, a pro shop.
Where is Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course located?expand_more
Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course is located at 2 Leamington Lane in Hilton Head, SC 29928. You can reach them at +1-888-909-9566.
What is the difficulty level at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course?expand_more
Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 139. It plays harder than 53% of golf courses in South Carolina. The average slope rating in South Carolina is 137. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course?expand_more
Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course offers 10 tee sets. Blue tees (6,646 yards, slope 139) are recommended for mid-low handicap golfers. Green tees (4,999 yards, slope 114) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course?expand_more
Beginners at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course should play the Green tees, which play 4,999 yards with a slope of 114. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the White / Gold tees (slope 125, rating 68.7) at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course would have a course handicap of 13 and an expected score of approximately 85. This uses the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course?expand_more
A typical round at Palmetto Dunes - Arthur Hills Golf Course takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.