
Retreat Course
Sea Island Resort


About this course
Retreat Golf Course, nestled on Sea Island, is an experience deeply rooted in Southern hospitality and challenging golf. While not as storied as its sibling courses on the island, Retreat offers a more relaxed, player-friendly test that still captures the essence of coastal Georgia golf. Designed by Davis Love III, Retreat reflects a modern sensibility with generous fairways framed by native grasses and strategically placed bunkers. The course meanders through the marshlands, offering sweeping views and a constant coastal breeze. While the fairways are wide, Love demands thought, rewarding strategic play and a deft touch around the greens. Faders are favored here, as several holes subtly encourage a right-to-left ball flight. While it has not hosted any major professional events, the course is a favorite among members and guests seeking a more casual, yet still challenging, round of golf. It's an ideal complement to the more demanding courses on Sea Island, providing a balance of playability and strategic depth. Beyond the golf itself, Retreat provides a quintessential Sea Island experience, complete with warm hospitality and a relaxed atmosphere. Be sure to grab a bite at the halfway house and try their homemade pimento cheese sandwich. It's the perfect fuel for tackling the back nine.
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 GA
Quick facts
- Location
- St. Simons Island, GA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1928
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Davis Love III
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,723 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.1/129
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
The journey to Sea Island Resort begins at Jacksonville International Airport, roughly an hour's drive north along Interstate 95 before turning east toward the Georgia coast. Savannah/Hilton Head International offers an alternative gateway, though the approach from the south adds another thirty minutes through low-country marsh and tidal estuaries. As the causeway narrows and crosses onto St. Simons Island, the landscape shifts to ancient live oaks draped in Spanish moss, salt air replacing the scent of pine, until the road delivers you to Sea Island's guarded entrance - a discreet threshold where the Golden Isles' storied elegance has quietly welcomed guests since 1928.

FAQ
Common questions about Retreat at Sea Island Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Retreat at Sea Island Resort has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 87 logged golfers.
Retreat was designed by Davis Love III.
Yes. Retreat at Sea Island Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Retreat is 72.
Retreat plays 6,723 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Retreat is 129.




