Retreat Course
at Sea Island Resort Golf Club
Sea Island, USA
Sea Island Retreat Course overview
Location: Sea Island | Style: Parkland | Length: 7,106 yards | Par: 72
The Retreat Course at Sea Island Resort Golf, designed by Davis Love III and Mark Love in 2001, is a modern and inviting layout that perfectly balances playability with strategic challenge. Featuring wide fairways, clever bunkering, and generous landing areas, it offers a welcoming round for higher-handicap golfers while still engaging skilled players with risk-reward decisions.
At just over 7,100 yards, the par-72 layout makes use of Georgia’s natural woodlands and coastal character, blending open holes with tree-lined corridors. The course is renowned for its playability, pace, and variety, making it a favorite among both resort guests and members seeking an enjoyable yet thoughtful round.
Course highlights
- Player-friendly design – Wide landing areas and forgiving fairways, ideal for relaxed resort play.
- Strategic bunkering – Cleverly placed hazards encourage shot-making and thoughtful positioning.
- Gentle variety – A mix of short, risk-reward holes and longer challenges keeps the round engaging.
- Ideal warm-up venue – Considered the most approachable of Sea Island’s three championship layouts, perfect for easing into a golf vacation.
Signature Holes
The par-4 6th hole is the course’s standout challenge. Short but tricky, it tempts golfers with a driveable green for the bold, yet punishes wayward attempts with bunkers and tight angles. A true “risk-reward” hole, it exemplifies the Retreat’s fun and strategic style.
Clubhouse & amenities
Playing the course also gives guests access to superb facilities that enhance the overall golf experience:
- Clubhouse with a relaxed Southern atmosphere and casual dining options.
- Full practice grounds, including driving range, putting greens, and short game areas.
- Access to the Sea Island Golf Performance Center, one of the world’s leading training facilities.
- PGA professional instruction and custom club fitting available onsite.
Did You Know?
The Retreat Course was the first design project that Davis Love III undertook after establishing Love Golf Design with his brother Mark. Their work at Sea Island set the tone for their design philosophy with playable layouts that blend strategy with natural beauty.
Accommodation near Retreat Course
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.
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 cozy three-bedroom cottages to grand eight-bedroom estates, each is nestled between marsh and ocean.
The Inn by Sea Island
The Inn has 85 well-appointed guest rooms and gives guests access to the three Sea Island courses, the Plantation, Retreat and the famous 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.
