
Pines Course
Seaview Marriott Golf Resort


About this course
The Pines course at Seaview Marriott Golf Resort in Galloway, New Jersey, was designed by William S. Flynn and Howard C. Toomey and opened in 1929. Flynn, one of the Philadelphia School's most accomplished architects, routed the course through the coastal pine barrens characteristic of southern New Jersey, creating a layout that contrasts with the resort's other course, the Bay, which predates it by several years. The design reflects Flynn's trademark strategic approach, with emphasis on thoughtful angles, natural contours, and green complexes that reward precision. The course plays through relatively level terrain punctuated by stands of pine and oak, with sandy soil that provides firm playing conditions typical of the region. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural features without dramatic elevation changes, relying instead on Flynn's skill in shaping greens and positioning hazards to create strategic interest. Several holes feature the kind of subtle ground game options and green-side complexity that characterize Flynn's best work. Seaview has hosted professional tournaments over the decades, most notably the ShopRite LPGA Classic, which was played here for many years. The resort setting means the course serves both destination golfers and tournament play, maintaining its classic Flynn design elements while accommodating modern resort operations. The Pines represents an accessible example of Golden Age architecture in a region where Flynn's influence remains significant.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NJ
Quick facts
- Location
- Galloway, NJ, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1929
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- William S. Flynn, Howard C. Toomey
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,731 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.9/132
- Course Vaults score
- 6.8
Getting there
The journey to Seaview Marriott Golf Resort begins at Atlantic City International Airport, a quick twenty-minute drive west, though many travelers opt for Philadelphia International - roughly an hour northwest - for broader connectivity. The route from Philadelphia traces the Atlantic City Expressway eastward across the Pine Barrens, that vast and haunting stretch of scrub pine and sandy soil, before peeling off into the quieter coastal plain of Galloway Township. As the highway gives way to tree-lined local roads, the transition is subtle but unmistakable - the salt air thickens, the landscape flattens, and suddenly the historic white columns and sprawling grounds of Seaview emerge, a genteel resort oasis that has anchored this corner of the Jersey Shore since the Roaring Twenties.

FAQ
Common questions about Pines at Seaview Marriott Golf Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pines at Seaview Marriott Golf Resort has a Course Vaults score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 62 logged golfers.
Pines was designed by William S. Flynn and Howard C. Toomey.
Yes. Pines at Seaview Marriott Golf Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Pines is 71.
Pines plays 6,731 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pines is 132.






