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Sea Island

Seaside Course

Coastal marsh / tournament resort golf

Seaside is the anchor. It is not just the famous one; it is the one that gives Sea Island real golf authority. The setting is pretty, but the course is sharper than the scenery implies. When the wind is up, the resort polish disappears quickly and you are just another player trying to keep the ball out of Georgia marsh.

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The take

Seaside is the anchor. It is not just the famous one; it is the one that gives Sea Island real golf authority. The setting is pretty, but the course is sharper than the scenery implies. When the wind is up, the resort polish disappears quickly and you are just another player trying to keep the ball out of Georgia marsh.

2026 closure note: Sea Island lists Seaside as closed May 1-October 18, 2026 for a thoughtful restoration led by Love Golf Design and executed by MacCurrach Golf Course Construction. If Seaside is unavailable, Plantation and Retreat can still make a pleasant resort trip. They do not fully replace the reason golf-first groups come.

Best for

The essential Sea Island round, PGA Tour context, and better players

Watch out

Wind, marsh exposure, premium pricing, tournament-season demand, and the May 1-October 18, 2026 closure

How to play it

Must play

Course intelligence

What you need to know

Strengths

  • RSM Classic host
  • Best resort course
  • Coastal wind
  • Strong finish
  • Real tournament credibility

Watch-outs

  • Expensive
  • Exposed in weather
  • Less forgiving than the resort vibe suggests

Signature holes

13, 14, 17, 18

Book it right

Cost, access, and timing

Green fees

Premium resort rate; published Sea Island activity pricing varies by season and guest status.

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

High

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

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