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Sea Scape Course

Sea Scape Golf Links

Kitty Hawk, NC, USA
Ryanjarosz
Chick Hicks
hansenah16
paper-boy
Sproff22
+21
18 holesPar 706,131 yds71.7/128

About this course

Sea Scape Golf Links sits along the Outer Banks in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, designed by Art Wall and opened in 1965. Wall, better known as a PGA Tour professional who won the 1959 Masters Tournament, applied his playing experience to create a layout that navigates the distinctive coastal terrain of this barrier island region. The course occupies land characterized by the sandy soils, maritime winds, and relatively flat topography typical of the Outer Banks, with design features that reflect both the environmental constraints and opportunities of seaside golf in this part of North Carolina. The routing takes advantage of the natural landscape, incorporating the wind as a central strategic element throughout the round. Players encounter holes where club selection and shot shape must account for prevailing breezes that shift with weather patterns moving across the Atlantic. The design includes water hazards and bunkers positioned to challenge approach shots and demand accuracy from the tee, while the coastal vegetation frames fairways and defines playing corridors. Sea Scape serves both visitors to the Outer Banks and local golfers, functioning as part of the region's collection of accessible public courses. The facility reflects the practical, straightforward design approach common to many courses built during the 1960s expansion of American golf, prioritizing playability across skill levels while maintaining enough challenge to engage experienced players. Its location in Kitty Hawk places it within the broader recreational infrastructure of North Carolina's northern Outer Banks.

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.

2538

Best in World

2310

Best in USA

103

Best in NC

Quick facts

Location
Kitty Hawk, NC, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1968
Holes
18
Designer
Art Wall
Par
70
Length
6,131 yards
Difficulty
71.7/128
Course Vaults score
7.2

Getting there

The journey to Sea Scape Golf Links begins at Norfolk International Airport (ORF), roughly ninety minutes south of the Outer Banks, or alternatively at Raleigh-Durham International (RDH), a two-and-a-half-hour drive to the northwest; both routes converge onto US Route 158 as it crosses the Wright Memorial Bridge onto the Outer Banks barrier islands. The final stretch unfolds through the quiet, windswept landscape of Kitty Hawk, where maritime pines give way to glimpses of the Atlantic, and the road narrows into the intimate geography of this historic peninsula. Sea Scape Golf Links sits perched above the dunes in this remote corner of North Carolina's coast, a setting that rewards the deliberate journey with the salt-tinged air and unobstructed horizon that define links golf at its most authentic.

FAQ

Common questions about Sea Scape

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

Sea Scape has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.

Sea Scape was designed by Art Wall.

Yes. Sea Scape is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Sea Scape is 70.

Sea Scape plays 6,131 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Sea Scape is 128.

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