May River Course At Palmetto Bluff is an 18-hole golf course in Bluffton, SC with a par of 72. It offers 6 tee sets: oak (7,171 yards, slope 141, rating 74.8), cedar (6,513 yards, slope 134, rating 71.8), cedar / hickory (6,278 yards, slope 133, rating 70.6), hickory (6,103 yards, slope 130, rating 70), hickory / magnolia (5,587 yards, slope 123, rating 67.3), magnolia (5,169 yards, slope 114, rating 65.9). The hardest hole is #5, a par 4 playing 442 yards from the first tee.

May River Course At Palmetto Bluff

Bluffton, SC

oakS:141R:74.8
cedarS:134R:71.8
cedar / hickoryS:133R:70.6
hickoryS:130R:70
hickory / magnoliaS:123R:67.3
magnoliaS:114R:65.9

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Hole 1 satellite
1001001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 5
429404375375375350

A straightforward par 4 that plays relatively straight with a fairway that tightens as it approaches the green. Bunkers guard both sides of the green, requiring accuracy on the approach shot to avoid sand play.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002PAR 3
2Par 3
HCP 13
206185159159159127

A short par 3 played to an open green with minimal bunkering. The simplicity of the hole is deceptive, as the narrow green rewards precision over distance.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 4
3Par 4
HCP 7
428381381362307307

A par 4 with a slight dogleg character and fairway that narrows in the landing zone. Strategic bunkering around the green demands careful positioning off the tee to open up the approach.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502002504PAR 5
4Par 5
HCP 9
565535535511511402

A generous par 5 that allows multiple routes to the green depending on length. Water hazards frame the hole along the fairway edges, particularly threatening longer drives that stray from the center.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 1
442421401401325325

The course's most demanding par 4, playing longer than most and requiring two substantial shots to reach a well-bunkered green. Accuracy is essential throughout the hole, with little margin for error.

Hole 6 satellite
1001506PAR 3
6Par 3
HCP 17
175154154139139117

A short, forgiving par 3 with straightforward green access. Minimal hazards make this an opportunity hole that rewards solid contact.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002507PAR 4
7Par 4
HCP 15
336309309277277225

A compact par 4 with a tight fairway corridor that requires controlled tee shots. The green is relatively open but positioned to penalize stray approaches.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 5
8Par 5
HCP 11
555509509489463463

A lengthy par 5 with a fairway that curves and tightens toward the green. Water and bunkers guard the final approach, making course management crucial for those attempting the green in two.

Hole 9 satellite
1001001502002509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 3
471447411411336336

A strong par 4 playing downhill with a fairway that opens initially before narrowing near the green. Bunkers frame the right side of the green, while water left creates a defining hazard.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 5
10Par 5
HCP 6
556503485485426426

A substantial par 5 with a fairway that widens through the middle section, then pinches near the green. Strategic bunkering protects the approach, demanding placement over power.

Hole 11 satellite
10015011PAR 3
11Par 3
HCP 18
169146128128128103

The course's shortest par 3, playing to a modest green with minimal surrounding hazards. Simplicity makes this a welcome respite before the closing stretch.

Hole 12 satellite
10010015020025012PAR 4
12Par 4
HCP 10
402362362340340282

A moderate par 4 with a fairway that maintains consistent width throughout. Bunkers flanking the green require attention on the approach, with water threatening the left side.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 4
13Par 4
HCP 2
472412380380297297

The second most difficult par 4, requiring two solid strikes to reach a green protected by bunkers and water. Length and hazard placement combine to make this a formidable test.

Hole 14 satellite
10015014PAR 3
14Par 3
HCP 14
190167167143143110

A mid-length par 3 with bunkers guarding the green's front and sides. The green's elevation and surrounding sand create a challenging target despite the moderate yardage.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 5
15Par 5
HCP 16
535462462462462400

A par 5 with gentle routing that offers multiple strategies based on player capability. Bunkers strategically positioned throughout encourage disciplined layup play over aggressive attempts.

Hole 16 satellite
10015020010015020025016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 4
436399368368288288

A strong par 4 with a dogleg character that demands strategic thinking off the tee. Water and bunkers create a complex finish area, making this one of the course's most memorable holes.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020017PAR 3
17Par 3
HCP 12
234190190171135135

A lengthy par 3 that plays longer than most on the card with a green surrounded by bunkers and water. Precision and distance combine to make this a significant challenge from any tee.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 5
18Par 5
HCP 8
570527502502476476

A finishing par 5 with length and complexity, providing a challenging conclusion to the round. Water and bunkers throughout the hole demand careful planning, rewarding strategic play over aggressive attempts.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par434543454365344354353672
HCP513791171511361810214164128
oak429206428565442175336555471360755616940247219053543623457035647171
cedar404185381535421154309509447334550314636241216746239919052731686513
cedar / hickory375159381535401154309509411323448512836238016746236819050230446278
hickory375159362511401139277489411312448512834038014346236817150229796103
hickory / magnolia375159307511325139277463336289242612834029714346228813547626955587
magnolia350127307402325117225463336265242610328229711040028813547625175169

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