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Back 9 & West Course

Sea Palms Resort & Conference Center

St. Simons Island, GA, USA
18 holesPar 705,895 yds69/122

About this course

Sea Palms Resort & Conference Center on St. Simons Island features 27 holes designed by George Cobb, a prolific mid-century architect known for his work throughout the southeastern United States. Cobb, who also designed courses like Hilton Head's Port Royal and several layouts in the Carolinas, brought his characteristic approach to this coastal Georgia property during an era when resort golf was expanding along the Atlantic seaboard. The routing takes advantage of the island's flat, maritime terrain, incorporating natural wetlands and tidal marshes that define much of the Georgia coast. The Back 9 and West nines combine to form one of the 18-hole configurations available at the resort. Like much of Cobb's work, the design emphasizes strategic bunkering and water hazards rather than dramatic elevation change, which suits the low-lying topography of the Golden Isles. Players encounter holes framed by live oaks draped in Spanish moss, a signature element of Lowcountry golf, along with the occasional glimpse of tidal creeks and marshland that give the setting its coastal character. Sea Palms operates primarily as a resort amenity, serving visitors to St. Simons Island alongside conference and vacation guests. The course reflects the accessible, guest-friendly design philosophy common to resort layouts of its generation, offering a playable experience for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge to keep the routing interesting for regular play.

Quick facts

Location
St. Simons Island, GA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1967
Designer
George Cobb
Holes
18
Par
70
Length
5,895 yards
Difficulty
69/122

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Back 9 & West was designed by George Cobb.

Yes. Back 9 & West at Sea Palms Resort & Conference Center is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Back 9 & West is 70.

Back 9 & West plays 5,895 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Back 9 & West is 122.

Back 9 & West is a 18-hole course.

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