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
Google review
5/5 - a year ago
The seaside course is truly an amazing test of golf. Especially when the elements are not perfect. I played it today January 20th, 2025 in a tournament setting and the pins were so difficult. But isn't that why we play golf, to have a good test? The seaside course in cool windy w
The seaside course is truly an amazing test of golf. Especially when the elements are not perfect. I played it today January 20th, 2025 in a tournament setting and the pins were so difficult. But isn't that why we play golf, to have a good test? The seaside course in cool windy w
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5/5 - 4 years ago
I’m not a “Good” player by any means and this course is definitely a shot makers course. It seems short on paper but you need to miss in the rights spots on the fairway. If you’re in the rough then you have no chance of sticking it on those extreme fast greens. Brent Keller was m
I’m not a “Good” player by any means and this course is definitely a shot makers course. It seems short on paper but you need to miss in the rights spots on the fairway. If you’re in the rough then you have no chance of sticking it on those extreme fast greens. Brent Keller was m
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5/5 - 10 months ago
Great track. Gotta check out the men’s locker room. The crab sandwich was tasty
Great track. Gotta check out the men’s locker room. The crab sandwich was tasty
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