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Palmetto Dunes Golf Course, Robert Trent Jones

7 Trent Jones Ln, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 29928
Type: Resort
No. Holes: 18
(843) 785-1138
Architect: Robert Trent Jones Sr. (205)
                       Roger Rulewich (13)
                      
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Palmetto Dunes Golf Course is a Resort, 54 hole golf facility located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The facility has three unique eighteen hole courses. They are The Arthur Hills Course, The George Fazio Course, and The Robert Trent Jones Course.

Palmetto Dunes Golf Course, The Robert Trent Jones Course, first opened for play in 1969. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The Robert Trent Jones Course Golf Course was extensively renovated in 2002. The renovation work, led by longtime Jones protege, Roger Rulewich, involved reshaping and restructuring tees, greens and bunkers. Fairways were elevated and reshaped, and the course's natural drainage was improved by linking it with the golf resort's unique, 11-mile lagoon system.

The Robert Trent Jones Course is a links-style design that plays out towards the ocean. Some of the large greens are undulating, and the fairways are well manicured. The terrain is flat, and some holes play alongside lagoons.

This resort features The Arthur Hills Course, the most challenging of the three, has fairways that are shaped according to the natural contours of the terrain. This course was refurbished in 1995 during which all eighteen greens were rebuilt. Water hazards come into play on many holes, and the medium-sized greens are somewhat undulating. The George Fazio Course was also built on the natural terrain, but it was designed like the more traditional courses. The small greens are severely undulating, and the fairways are tree lined.

Today, the lagoon system winds its way through 11 of the golf course's 18 holes. When the renovation was completed, the Jones Oceanfront Course was named the 2003 Golf Course of the Year by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association.

The signature hole of the Hilton Head golf course, the par-five 10th, offers a spectacular view of the ocean. In fact, it's one of only two oceanfront holes on all of Hilton Head Island. The course is so beautiful and so challenging that it was selected to host the second round of play in the 27th Annual Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament. The Jones Oceanfront Course plays 6,122 yards from the middle white tees.

This course has been reviewed 5 times
Golf Course ranker Photo, Kristin Fitch
Olmsted Township, OH

$126 (cart included), played on Sunday, April 2017 at 9:30 AM

I loved playing this course and the ocean views are stunning. The staff was excellent and the best pro shop I have been in. Was definitely worth the cost. The addition of the advanced GPS systems in the cart was extremely helpful. I can not wait to play this course again.

Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Expensive and worth it
 
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Rank ID # : 028781
Golf Course ranker Photo, Ray Shillito
Chapel Hill, NC

$66 (cart included), played on Thursday, August 2015 at 2:09 PM

I had played the Fazio, and made two attempts to play this - rained out the first time. Great course, great sight lines, and fair - not punishing for us average golfers. Was a pleasure even though it was cart paths only and a few wet spots due to lots of rain. Just a fun day even though I did not score particularly well. Loved it!

Would travel: 20-30 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Ranks with the best in this price level, Expensive and worth it
 
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Rank ID # : 027564
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Akron, OH

$71 (cart included), played on Friday, March 2011 at 6am

I love this course

Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Ranks with the best in this price level, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
 
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Rank ID # : 013515
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Hilton Head Island, SC

$56 (cart included), played on Saturday, May 2010 at 2pm

The prettiest course in Palmetto Dunes Resort. Gorgeous back nine. Holes are challenging, but fair (except for #8, a brutal par 3). Difficult to play just nine holes as the ninth hole doesn't bring you back to the club house. You're way the heck out there, somewhere...but there is a small snack bar at the turn where you can take a break (sort of). The head pro, Doug Weaver (a former PGA tour player) is a fantastic teacher. Do yourself a favor and take some lessons. You'll like this course a lot.

Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Ranks with the best in this price level, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
 
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Rank ID # : 011952
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Demotte, IN

$46 (cart included), played on Wednesday, January 2008 at 10am

We played this course several times over the two month stay. The closer it got to March the slower the play was. Great course. Great view of the ocean--my wife's favorite holes. Great value according to Hilton Head pricing.

Would travel: 60-120 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again
 
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Rank ID # : 001836
5.0/5
Based on 5 reviews
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