Public

Front 9 & West Course

Sea Palms Resort & Conference Center

St. Simons Island, GA, USA
18 holesPar 695,502 yds66.9/119

About this course

Sea Palms Resort & Conference Center operates 27 holes of golf on St. Simons Island, one of Georgia's Golden Isles barrier islands along the Atlantic coast. The facility divides its holes into three nines—Front, West, and East—allowing for multiple 18-hole combinations. Tom Jackson designed the courses, which opened in phases during the 1960s and 1970s as part of the resort's development on the island's interior. The Front 9 and West combination plays through coastal Georgia terrain characterized by live oaks draped with Spanish moss, natural wetlands, and relatively flat topography typical of the Lowcountry. The routing incorporates lagoons and marshland areas that come into play on several holes, requiring strategic placement off the tee and on approach shots. The courses serve primarily as resort amenities, accommodating guests and members with layouts that balance accessibility for recreational players with enough challenge to maintain interest across multiple rounds. St. Simons Island's golf history includes several courses dating to the early and mid-20th century, and Sea Palms contributes to the island's identity as a coastal golf destination. The setting provides views of maritime forest and wetland ecosystems common to Georgia's barrier islands. The resort's conference facilities and accommodations make the courses popular for group outings and corporate events alongside leisure play.

Quick facts

Location
St. Simons Island, GA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1974
Designer
Tom Jackson
Holes
18
Par
69
Length
5,502 yards
Difficulty
66.9/119

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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Front 9 & West was designed by Tom Jackson.

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

Par at Front 9 & West is 69.

Front 9 & West plays 5,502 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Front 9 & West is 119.

Front 9 & West is a 18-hole course.

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