Sea Island
Retreat Course
Parkland resort golf
Retreat has a job: make the trip easier. It is not the headline and does not need to be sold that way. Use it when the itinerary needs a practical round.
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Retreat has a job: make the trip easier. It is not the headline and does not need to be sold that way. Use it when the itinerary needs a practical round.
Access note: Retreat does not carry the same forecaddie-included identity as Seaside and Plantation. It is the practical course, not the full Sea Island theater.
Best for
Arrival/departure day, mixed skill levels, and a softer third round
Watch out
It is useful, not essential
How to play it
Depth play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Playable
- Convenient
- Good pace reset
- Easier group fit
Watch-outs
- Lower destination pull
- Less distinctive
- Should not crowd out Seaside/Plantation
Signature holes
3, 8, 15, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Resort rate below Seaside/Plantation in many periods; verify current Sea Island pricing.
Best season
March-April 2026: Best pre-closure Seaside window.
Caddies / walking
Sea Island lists forecaddie service as included in standard resort-guest golf fees on Seaside and Plantation, with walking caddies available for an upcharge and
Replay priority
Low-medium
Booking move
Book lodging and Seaside access first, then Plantation, then dinners.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
March-April 2026: Best pre-closure Seaside window.
Jan
59F / 40F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Feb
62F / 43F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Mar
68F / 49F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
75F / 56F
Sun Best; rain Medium
May
82F / 64F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Jun
88F / 72F
Sun Hot; rain High
Google review
5/5 - a year ago
The Retreat course is very underrated, and it was my first course to play at Sea Island. It was raining and during January so the course was still in good shape although dormant and completely saturated. But the layout is terrific. The t's were very good and the greens although s
The Retreat course is very underrated, and it was my first course to play at Sea Island. It was raining and during January so the course was still in good shape although dormant and completely saturated. But the layout is terrific. The t's were very good and the greens although s
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Google review
5/5 - 8 months ago
Great course! My daughter has been taking lessons at this course through First Tee.
Great course! My daughter has been taking lessons at this course through First Tee.
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Google review
5/5 - 6 years ago
Course is in fantastic condition. Greens were perfect. Hats off to the outside services guys! Very friendly. Sea Island really knows how to take care of their guests! Highly recommend you play here.
Course is in fantastic condition. Greens were perfect. Hats off to the outside services guys! Very friendly. Sea Island really knows how to take care of their guests! Highly recommend you play here.
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