Played the Cupp course today. Overall, great experience. I almost didn’t want to leave a good review because I’m afraid this course will become too busy if too many people find it, lol.. I say that as I find most courses on the island are overpriced, under cared, and too crowded. I found this course to be none of those three. Well cared for, fair price, and even though there were people out there the pace stayed up with the rangers seen frequently. Keep up the good work!
Played the cupp course and Hills. Both are in excellent condition. I would even go as far and say the hills course is in the top 3 on the island.
Course is in good shape, but there were a few greens and tee boxes that were bad. $140 to play here isn’t worth it in my option. For $80-$100 this course is fine. The golf shop employees and starter were very nice and helpful. The Marshall on the other hand will tell you speed up and that your pace of play of behind. We were playing at a normal pace of play. It was very frustrating to see the Marshall a few holes later and when we drove by him he was shaking his head and yelling us to play faster. We all paid A LOT to play this course and to get rushed when I am playing on vacation isn’t something I enjoy. Won’t be playing here again that is for sure. There are plenty of other options on HHI.
Greens are hard when hit from the fairway. True to putt, not affected by footprints. Speed of putts fast but fair. This after 2 days of rain. Fairways hardly a divit. All personnel very pleasant, wish I had another day to play it again Pinehurst Member
Nicest members & staff on the island, and a beautiful golf course. The food in the clubhouse is fantastic. Kati, the bartender, is amazing and so welcoming. Even if you're not playing golf there, it's 100% worth just stopping in for one of their amazing salads or house-made soups.
Welcome back! So happy to see the improvements at the course. Conditions are great, traps are great, greens are firm and fast. Played twice this week and very pleased!
This place surprised me a lot. 2 courses and we played the AH one. Apparently they had some issues in the past and the course is coming back. Typical Hills design, good vacation golf at a nice price point. I would recommend giving them a try.
Course under construction on number 3. Turned a difficult par 4 into a simple par 3. Construction started on Oct 2022 and its now end of April 2023. Not sure when it will be finished but it also causes a big back up on number 4. Place should be deeply discounted due to this mess.
Always a wonderful experience. Played the Cupp Course. Excellent condition. Golf staff exceptional.
From the tips, the Cupp Course plays 7,079 yards with a course rating of 75.0 and a slope of 143. If you were skiing, the tips would be rated Double-Black Diamonds; in other words, they are for the pros. So, if your golf game has never been written about in Golf Digest, you probably shouldn’t play from back here. Several holes require carries of 225+ just to find mother earth. If you’re still debating this feat, stroll on over to the 9th tee and take a look at what you need to do with your tee shot on the 472-yard par 4. That’s right, 472-yard, par 4! Cupp created the course on a computer, something that is commonplace nowadays but not so much in the early 1990s. That’s why you will find a lot of straight lines and recognizable geometric figures, especially when it comes to the bunkers. There’s a lot of mounding too, in and around fairways and greens alike. The greens come in all sizes and shapes, several with false fronts, unfriendly slopes and a lot of subtle undulations. Memorable Holes One of the holes that brings back memories – not necessarily good – is the 2nd, a par 5 that plays a mere 468 yards from the White Tees. From the distance alone, it sounds like a no-brainer to go for the green in two, however the creek that makes its way across the fairway may have you thinking twice. It sits about 240 yards from the green and if you’re not on the left side of the fairway, you’ll have to lay up anyway. Up near the green, trees really crowd the right side and with all the mounding, the left is no bargain either. Even at 468 yards, par is still a good score. Number 10 is a three-shot par 5, that plays 474 yards from the White Tees. I say three-shot because of the large pond that sits directly in front of the green. Play left of the large fairway bunker on the left and then hit a layup shot short of the water and then a short approach shot to an elevated two-tiered green. Another favorite hole – and one that gives you about the best chance at birdie on the course – is the short par 4, Number 11, which plays 290 yards from the white tees. Hit something less than driver off the tee, short of the triangular bunker, and you’ll be left with a short pitch shot to a green where the pin is probably blocked out by a large mound. The green’s not real deep so distance control is at a premium. A good course needs a great finishing hole and Number 18 is ready to take on anyone who dares. It’s a par 4, dogleg right around two lakes that plays 357 yards from the White Tees. Playing your tee shot down the left side of the fairway will give you the best approach angle and take the water out of play as much as possible. Any pin placements on the right side and the water is in play, no matter where you come at it from. Make your par and head to the 19th hole. After your round, head into the clubhouse to Baird’s Pub for your favorite après-golf libation. Baird’s also has an outstanding menu with a Lowcountry theme that showcases many of Hilton Head Island’s fresh local ingredients. In fact, all of their seafood and meet dishes are prepared fresh daily. The pro shop at Palmetto Hall is one of the best stocked in the area for men’s and women’s golf apparel and they carry several unique designers. They are more than willing to accommodate whatever you’re looking for, so if you don’t see what you want, just ask and they’ll help you find it. Last Word: The Cupp Course is one of the most exciting layouts on the Island as it winds its way through dense oak and pine forests and large Lowcountry marshes. From an aerial view, the layout is spectacular with its geometry all over the course. From a playing perspective, it can be as tough or as gentle as you want it, just pick the right set of tees. With narrow fairways and natural impediments at both ends of the fairway, each hole offers a new start, regardless of how you did on the previous hole.
