Public

Seaside Course

Sea Island Resort

St. Simons Island, GA, USA
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18 holesPar 706,657 yds72.6/139

About this course

Seaside, the stalwart course at Sea Island, stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of links-style golf on the Georgia coast. A product of the Golden Age, its open, windswept fairways and firm, fast conditions offer a distinct contrast to the island's more sheltered layouts. The course plays long, demanding strategic shot-making into the typically stiff ocean breeze, rewarding those who can shape the ball and manage their distances effectively. Designed by the esteemed Harry Colt and Charles Alison, Seaside has been carefully maintained and updated to preserve its classic character. Davis Love III also worked on the course to help further cement the course to its current stature. The course, as one might surmise, has deep ties to Davis Love III, who grew up at Sea Island and learned the game on these hallowed grounds. He calls it home to this day. More recently, Seaside is known as the host course of the RSM Classic on the PGA Tour, where tour professionals and Sea Island residents are common sights walking the fairways during regular play. The tournament brings some notoriety to the club while the membership quietly appreciates their time away from the spotlight. Sea Island’s membership enjoys a genteel atmosphere with a focus on tradition and camaraderie, where members often gather at the halfway house for pimento cheese sandwiches and sweet tea, before tackling the back nine. The club and its members are deeply invested in the local community, supporting numerous charitable initiatives and preserving the natural beauty of the Golden Isles.

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.

453

Best in World

354

Best in USA

13

Best in GA

Quick facts

Location
St. Simons Island, GA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1928
Holes
18
Par
70
Length
6,657 yards
Difficulty
72.6/139
Course Vaults score
8.5

Getting there

The journey to Sea Island Resort begins at Jacksonville International Airport in northern Florida, roughly an hour's drive north along Interstate 95 before turning east toward the Georgia coast. Savannah/Hilton Head International offers an alternative gateway from the opposite direction, with a similar drive time threading through the Lowcountry's tidal marshes and live oak canopies. Those arriving by private aircraft touch down at McKinnon-St. Simons Island Airport, a discreet facility mere minutes from the resort gates. The final approach crosses a causeway over glittering salt creeks, the mainland falling away as the barrier island reveals itself - a realm of Spanish moss, pristine beaches, and the timeless elegance that has drawn discerning travelers to Sea Island for nearly a century.

FAQ

Common questions about Seaside at Sea Island Resort

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

Seaside at Sea Island Resort has a Course Vaults score of 8.5 out of 10 based on 259 logged golfers.

Seaside was designed by Harry S. Colt, C. H. Alison, and Tom Fazio.

Yes. Seaside at Sea Island Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Seaside is 70.

Seaside plays 6,657 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Seaside is 139.

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