Seaside Course
at Sea Island Resort Golf Club
Sea Island, USA
Sea Island Seaside Course overview
Location: Sea Island | Style: Links/Coastal | Length: 7,005 yards | Par: 70
The Seaside Course at Sea Island Resort Golf is the resort’s crown jewel, blending true links character with coastal beauty. Originally designed by Harry Colt and Charles Alison in 1929 and later refined by Tom Fazio, this iconic layout is just over 7,000 yards and ranked as the 6th best golf course in Georgia by Top 100 Golf Courses, and 8th by Golf Digest.
The par-70 Seaside Course is a stern challenge. Winds sweeping in off the Atlantic, expansive salt marshes, and tidal creeks demand precision and creativity, making it a shot-maker’s course in the purest sense.
As host of the PGA TOUR’s RSM Classic, Seaside is celebrated for its tournament pedigree, breathtaking views, and a routing that rewards both patience and daring play. It’s widely considered one of the finest coastal golf experiences in the U.S.
Course highlights
- Championship venue – Annual host of the PGA TOUR’s RSM Classic, attracting the world’s best players.
- Links-inspired design – Rolling fairways, open sightlines, and ever-present winds create a true seaside feel.
- Strategic hazards – Tidal marshes, saltwater lagoons, and carefully placed bunkers shape every hole.
- Atlantic views – Stunning ocean backdrops make for a round as scenic as it is challenging.
Signature Holes
- The par-3 13th is a breathtaking hole, playing across marshland to a green framed by ocean breezes and panoramic views.
- The par-4 17th is equally memorable, a demanding dogleg guarded by marshland that requires both accuracy and nerve, an iconic test in the RSM Classic!
Clubhouse & amenities
Golfers at Seaside enjoy access to world-class facilities designed to elevate the experience:
- Elegant clubhouse at The Lodge at Sea Island, with fine dining and casual options overlooking the course.
- Expansive practice facilities, including driving range, short-game areas, and putting greens.
- Instruction, custom fitting, and performance programs at the Sea Island Golf Performance Center, one of the best in the world.
- Full-service locker rooms and attentive service, reflecting Sea Island’s five-star standard.
Did You Know?
The Seaside Course has long been associated with professional golf, but its reputation among the game’s elite was solidified when Davis Love III, Sea Island’s most famous resident, helped bring the RSM Classic here in 2010, cementing its place on the PGA TOUR schedule.
Accommodation near Seaside Course
The Cloister at Sea Island
The Cloister at Sea Island, set on Georgia’s Golden Isles, is the resort’s iconic centerpiece. Blending Mediterranean-inspired architecture with Southern charm, it offers luxurious accommodations and great dining.
The Lodge at Sea Island
The Lodge at Sea Island Resort is modeled on an English-style manor house, with rich wood furnishings and exposed beams, the 43 room Lodge is the perfect five-star choice for the discerning golfer.
The Inn by Sea Island
The Inn at Sea Island is the latest accommodation option to have been built on Sea Island. It features 85 well-appointed guest rooms, only minutes away from the three championship golf courses on the island.
Sea Island Cottages
Sea Island Cottages offer a luxurious coastal retreat with the privacy of a personal home and full access to resort amenities. Ranging from cosy three-bedroom cottages to grand eight-bedroom estates, each is nestled between marsh and ocean.
