Palmetto Dunes Resort (Arthur Hills)

Palmetto Dunes Resort (Arthur Hills) is an award-winning 18-hole layout on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, designed by Arthur Hills to work with the Lowcountry's coastal landscape. Set within the Leamington enclave, the course rewards accuracy and precision over raw distance, with continuous dune lines, a rolling terrain, and thick stands of palmettos framing the fairways. Water is a constant presence — an extensive lagoon network winds through 10 of the 18 holes, and off-balance lies combined with ocean breezes keep every round honest. Wildlife is part of the experience too, with alligators, deer, and dozens of bird species sharing the grounds. The course is also home to the Hilton Head Range Light Station, a historic lighthouse that guided ships into Port Royal Sound from the late 1800s. Rated 4.4 by Hole19 golfers, this mature layout has earned a reputation as one of the island's best golf experiences for players who value precision and natural character.