Byrd at Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center

The Byrd Course at Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, is one of three championship layouts at this coastal resort property. Designed by Willard Byrd and opened in 1990, it represents the work of an architect known for creating playable yet strategic courses throughout the Carolinas and southeastern United States during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The course is named for its designer, distinguishing it from the resort's other two courses designed by different architects.

The layout occupies relatively flat coastal plain terrain characteristic of the Brunswick County area, situated a few miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. The routing incorporates natural wetlands, lakes, and native vegetation that define the playing corridors and introduce water hazards on multiple holes. Byrd's design philosophy typically emphasized strategic options for players of varying skill levels, with generous landing areas balanced by well-placed hazards that reward accurate shotmaking. The course features bermudagrass fairways and greens suited to the region's climate.

Sea Trail functions as a golf-focused resort destination, drawing visitors to the southern North Carolina coast where several courses cluster near the South Carolina border. The Byrd Course serves as part of the resort's multi-course offering, providing variety for guests staying on property. The setting reflects the coastal Carolina landscape of pine forests, tidal marshes, and sandy soil common to this stretch of coastline between Myrtle Beach and Wilmington.