Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton, South Carolina

BLUFFTON, S.C. - Rose Hill Golf Club near Hilton Head Island, S.C., condensed from 27 holes to 18, features a two-hole practice area and an 18-hole course.

The greens, seeded with miniverde grass, are in perfect condition. The front nine is an easy, straightforward warm up for the longer, tougher back nine.

After being closed for three years, Rose Hill Golf Club is making a strong comeback.

Rose Hill Golf Club - Wildlife

Rose Hill Golf Club, a residential golf course, still features a lot of wildlife, from birds to alligators.

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Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton - hole 1

The first hole at Rose Hill Golf Club is a dogleg right, one of the few doglegs on the front.

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Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton - hole 10

The No. 10 tee shot at Rose Hill Golf Club has a lot of water to carry from the rear tees.

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Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton - Hole 10

The 10th hole at Rose Hill Golf Club puts a foreboding water hazard in front of the green.

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Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton - Hole 11

Rose Hill Golf Club's 11th hole is one of the toughest on the golf course, with water all along the left side.

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Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton - Hole 17

Rose Hill Golf Club's 17th hole includes a string of bunkers awaiting a tee shot that is off line or too short.

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Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton - Hole 18

Rose Hill Golf Club's green on No. 18 is guarded by a steep, shaggy bunker.

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Rose Hill Golf Club - Hole 18

The closer at Rose Hill Golf Club shifts slightly right when viewed from the tee.

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Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton - Hole 5

The fifth hole at Rose Hill Golf Club gives you some water to carry from the tee.

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Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton - Hole 6

The sixth hole at Rose Hill Golf Club puts a lot of trouble at the green.

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Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton - Hole 8

A scattering of pines interferes with tee shots on No. 8 at Rose Hill Golf Club near Hilton Head.

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Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton - Hole 9

Rose Hill Golf Club's ninth hole is a challenging par 3, with lots of water followed by a ring of bunkers.

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