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
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 5 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 | |||
| oak | 429 | 206 | 428 | 565 | 442 | 175 | 336 | 555 | 471 | 3607 | 556 | 169 | 402 | 472 | 190 | 535 | 436 | 234 | 570 | 3564 | 7171 |
| cedar | 404 | 185 | 381 | 535 | 421 | 154 | 309 | 509 | 447 | 3345 | 503 | 146 | 362 | 412 | 167 | 462 | 399 | 190 | 527 | 3168 | 6513 |
| cedar / hickory | 375 | 159 | 381 | 535 | 401 | 154 | 309 | 509 | 411 | 3234 | 485 | 128 | 362 | 380 | 167 | 462 | 368 | 190 | 502 | 3044 | 6278 |
| hickory | 375 | 159 | 362 | 511 | 401 | 139 | 277 | 489 | 411 | 3124 | 485 | 128 | 340 | 380 | 143 | 462 | 368 | 171 | 502 | 2979 | 6103 |
| hickory / magnolia | 375 | 159 | 307 | 511 | 325 | 139 | 277 | 463 | 336 | 2892 | 426 | 128 | 340 | 297 | 143 | 462 | 288 | 135 | 476 | 2695 | 5587 |
| magnolia | 350 | 127 | 307 | 402 | 325 | 117 | 225 | 463 | 336 | 2652 | 426 | 103 | 282 | 297 | 110 | 400 | 288 | 135 | 476 | 2517 | 5169 |