Ocean Course vs. Palmetto Dunes Robert Trent Jones

Has anyone played both of these courses? Which one would you play again? Which is more scenic? Any other courses you would recommend?

We are looking for a scenic course to play in early April that would accommodate a group of us with varying abilities.

Ocean Course vs. Palmetto Dunes Robert Trent Jones

have been going to hilton head for 15 years, for the money i would suggest the jones course at palmetto dunes for a number a reasons. it%26#39;s a great layout and since they have redone it a couple of years ago it%26#39;s in great shape. also the jones course is centrally located on the island and unless you are staying at sea pines, thats a plus. also to go to the ocean course there is a gate charge just to get in the place. although there is plenty of water on the jones course, there is lots of water in play on the ocean course. if you have any questions you can shoot me an email.

Ocean Course vs. Palmetto Dunes Robert Trent Jones

Thanks for your reply. I took your recommentation and reserved tee times on Tuesday at 12:30 and 12:40 (we have seven people.)

My 94 mother-in-law wants to ride along in a cart. At the RTJ course at Palmetto Dunes she can ride for free, so that%26#39;s another plus! At Sea Pines, the charge is $27. Both charge $95 for green fees after 12:00 (Palmetto Dunes) and 1:00 (Ocean Course).

Is the $5 charge to get into Sea Pines per car or per person?

If we decide to golf a second day, do you have another course you would recommend?

dkaval,

I%26#39;m heading down to HH at the end of April and just read a horrible review (on this site) of the courses at Palmetto Dunes. I see you made a tee-time there and was wondering what kind of condition the course was in. The rates seem fair and the staff seems accomodating, so I hope the golf was up to ';par';.

I thought the course was in great condition. When was the negative post made?

The staff was very friendly. The scenery along the way was beautiful, and I thought the holes were interesting and challenging. The pace was good--we didn%26#39;t feel pushed nor were there long waits on holes. I think we finished in five hours--a little behind the 15 minute recommendation.

I usually golf in the 110-120 range. I am a woman using the women%26#39;s tees, and they were well placed for me. My husband scores in the 80s-low 90s--he played the white tees. The greens are well protected by sand traps, but I usually managed to get out in one shot. Maybe because I had so much practice after a few holes. :)

My husband did much better on the back nine when he wasn%26#39;t bothered by noise from the highway. That was the only negative for him (I didn%26#39;t notice it until he pointed it out because I tend to block out noise). Three holes in a row on the first nine run along a main highway, and it is noisy from the traffic.

We played after the first rate change--I think it changes at 12:00 noon, so our green fees were $95. Our son%26#39;s wife does not golf but she was able to ride with him in a cart for no charge. Some courses I called charged $25-$30 for a rider.

I would recommend this course unless you would be overly bothered by three holes of noisy traffic.

Thanks much for this review. I%26#39;ll definitely put it on the list to play. Usually 75 degree weather and golf helps me block out everything else :) Did you play any other courses during your visit that you would recommend?

FYI, the negative review was posted April 4, 2005 and can be found under the Attractions link.

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Thanks much for this review. I%26#39;ll definitely put it on the list to play. Usually 75 degree weather and golf helps me block out everything else :) Did you play any other courses during your visit that you would recommend?

FYI, the negative review was posted April 4, 2005 and can be found under the Attractions link.

tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g54273-d2134鈥?/a>