Hilton Head Island, SC – February 10, 2010 – The 2010 eGolf Tour season will begin next week on Hilton Head Island, SC with the Palmetto Hall Championship. A full field of 204 players will descend on the resort destination in hopes of claiming the estimated $35,000 first-place prize. With the help of eGolf intern Tara Pierami, Palmetto Hall director of golf Claude Thorn takes players and fans on a brief tour of some of the key holes on both the Robert Cupp and Arthur Hills courses at Palmetto Hall Plantation.

 

Cupp Course / No. 6 / 542 yards

This good par-5 has a spacious landing area awaiting your drive. The second shot must be played away from the pyramid mounding bordering the right side, while staying short of the greenside water. The approach requires some finesse over the water to a narrow green.

 

The par-4 ninth on the Cupp CourseCupp Course / No. 9 / 472 yards

If you're playing form the gold tees, pack a dozen balls. Water lines the left side of the entire hole on what is the longest par-4 on an already demanding course. This hole features the deepest green on the course.

 

 

 

 

The par-5 10th on the Cupp CourseCupp Course / No. 10 / 509 yards

This straightaway par-5 is reachable in two for the biggest hitters. The drive must avoid bunkers both left and right. The smart play is to lay up in front of the pond protecting the two-tiered green, leaving you a short approach shot.

 

 

 

 

 

The par-4 11th on the Cupp CourseCupp Course / No. 11 / 315 yards

This dynamite little hole measures only 315 yards from the back tee. A good drive carries the wetland and fairway undulations. Your next task is to stay away form the large bunker guarding this horseshoe-shaped green.

 

 

 

 

 

The par-5 15th on the Cupp CourseCupp Course / No. 15 / 504 yards

You have a real chance for a birdie on this short par-5. Go for the big drive as the landing area is clear of trouble. If you can't get home in two, stay left to avoid the fairway bunkers. A short pitch remains to a green that slopes sharply from right to left.

 

 

 

 

The par-3 sixth on the Hills CourseHills Course / No. 6 / 191 yards

The green on this par-3 is framed by trees. If the pin is located in the back of the green, avoid missing to the right. The trees will catch any stray shots.

 

 

 

 

 

The par-5 11th on the Hills CourseHills Course / No. 11 / 526 yards

This par-5 will surprise you. Two straight shots are a must. It's not a long hole, but it is guarded by water and wetlands. The key is to leave your second shot left of center to leave an open approach to a green protected by tall pines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The par-4 12th on the Hills CourseHills Course / No. 12 / 378 yards

On this short dogleg right par-4, place your tee shot in the center of the fairway for an open shot to the green. The trees guarding the dogleg are not very forgiving, helping you to run up your score quickly, so avoid them at all costs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The par-4 18th on the Hills CourseHills Course / No. 18 / 434 yards

On this memorable finishing hole, two good shots are required to achieve par. From the tee, there is water left and out of bounds right. On the approach, take an extra club. The deep green is guarded by water left and in front, and bunkers wait on the right.