Arthur Hills Course

Tight fairways make the tee shot the important decision on the Arthur Hills Course at Palmetto Dunes. This par 72 parkland layout rewards a measured plan, with undulating ground affecting both stance and ball position, while the coastal breeze can make a familiar yardage play very differently. There is room to be positive, but positioning from the tee matters if you are to approach the greens from the right angle. The Historic Leamington Lighthouse stands beyond the 15th green, a distinctive landmark that gives this part of the round a sense of Hilton Head’s maritime setting. The course opened in 1986 and remains one of three 18 hole layouts at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort.

Playing more than one of the resort’s courses makes sense over a longer stay, giving the Arthur Hills Course a place in a varied golfing schedule rather than asking it to carry every round. Arthur’s Grill has patio tables for food and a drink afterwards, and the clubhouse pro shop covers the essentials. For arrival, use 2 Leamington Lane as the course address rather than the resort’s Queens Folly Road address.

Accommodation comes in vacation rental form, with stays available from three nights through to a week or longer, which suits groups wanting space between rounds. Dining across the resort includes seafood and evening meals at Alexander’s Restaurant, casual beachside food at The Dunes House, and barbecue, burgers and pizza at Big Jim’s. George Fazio Grill provides another option near the golf, while Shelter Cove Marina sits across from Palmetto Dunes beside the Intracoastal Waterway for an evening away from the resort.