Plantation Course
Plan your round at Plantation Course
The Plantation Course at Sea Island is a par-72 course on St. Simons Island, redesigned in 2019 by Davis and Mark Love of Love Golf Design. It is based on Walter Travis's 1928 nine-hole original and keeps features such as bulkheads, railroad ties and the Principal's Nose bunkers on the 10th. It plays 6,671 yards from the Blue tees and, with the Seaside Course, hosts the PGA TOUR's RSM Classic.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Davis Love III and Mark Love (2019 redesign)
Course strategy
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Plantation Course hole by hole
Hole 1
315
yds ·Green
Generous opening par 4. A drive to the left side opens up the angle to the two-tiered green, which has a swale.
Hole 2
339
yds ·Green
Short par 4 with bunkers on the right. The green is elevated, so a lofted approach works best.
Hole 3
162
yds ·Green
Long par 3 with bunkers left and a false front on a large green.
Hole 4
492
yds ·Green
Par 5 with a lake down the left and bunkers in the middle of the fairway. The green is well protected.
Hole 5
394
yds ·Green
Long par 4 that asks for an accurate tee shot. The green is wide but shallow.
Hole 6
375
yds ·Green
No fairway bunkers, but position off the tee still matters. The green is one of the smallest on the course.
Hole 7
118
yds ·Green
Par 3 to an island green. It is the largest green on the course and has plenty of undulation.
Hole 8
448
yds ·Green
Par 5 that can be reachable depending on the wind, with a lake on the right. A back-right pin is difficult.
Hole 9
414
yds ·Green
Tree-lined par 4 with a ridge on the left. The open entry to the green allows a run-up shot.
Hole 10
238
yds ·Green
Drivable par 4 with water left of the green and the Principal's Nose bunkers.
Hole 11
178
yds ·Green
Par 3 with bunkers on both sides and an open front. A mid-iron is the usual play.
Hole 12
370
yds ·Green
Par 4 with cross bunkers short of the green and a lake beyond it.
Hole 13
371
yds ·Green
Lake left and out of bounds right. The bowl-shaped green is guarded by a large bunker.
Hole 14
493
yds ·Green
Par 5 with a split fairway that is reachable after a good drive. The green offers several hole locations.
Hole 15
321
yds ·Green
Lay-up off the tee, with native areas down the left. The green is the smallest on the course.
Hole 16
121
yds ·Green
The shortest par 3 on the course, with a deep pot bunker front left of a two-tiered green.
Hole 17
311
yds ·Green
Lay-up par 4 where a ridge blocks the view on the right. A lake runs down the left.
Hole 18
455
yds ·Green
Reachable par 5 to finish, with water left and bunkers right.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Green | Black | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | — | 353 | 331 | 315 | 287 | 261 |
| 2 | 4 | — | 367 | 353 | 339 | 312 | 255 |
| 3 | 3 | — | 190 | 180 | 162 | 152 | 135 |
| 4 | 5 | — | 569 | 535 | 492 | 462 | 450 |
| 5 | 4 | — | 446 | 419 | 394 | 374 | 304 |
| 6 | 4 | — | 415 | 382 | 375 | 342 | 333 |
| 7 | 3 | — | 146 | 133 | 118 | 99 | 89 |
| 8 | 5 | — | 519 | 482 | 448 | 438 | 411 |
| 9 | 4 | — | 459 | 422 | 414 | 370 | 340 |
| Out | 36 | 3,464 | 3,237 | 3,057 | 2,836 | 2,578 | |
| 10 | 4 | — | 283 | 254 | 238 | 229 | 215 |
| 11 | 3 | — | 216 | 198 | 178 | 161 | 113 |
| 12 | 4 | — | 399 | 384 | 370 | 360 | 309 |
| 13 | 4 | — | 422 | 410 | 371 | 317 | 305 |
| 14 | 5 | — | 536 | 519 | 493 | 440 | 410 |
| 15 | 4 | — | 353 | 335 | 321 | 307 | 225 |
| 16 | 3 | — | 141 | 131 | 121 | 111 | 92 |
| 17 | 4 | — | 340 | 325 | 311 | 296 | 245 |
| 18 | 5 | — | 517 | 471 | 455 | 435 | 425 |
| In | 36 | 3,207 | 3,027 | 2,858 | 2,656 | 2,339 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,671 | 6,264 | 5,915 | 5,492 | 4,917 |
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Reserve a tee time through Sea Island before your trip
- Check the course schedule for closures and events such as the RSM Classic
- See about a caddie when you book
- Warm up at the Retreat Driving Range or the Golf Performance Center
Carts & walking
Caddie service is available. Resort guests under 19 never pay greens fees, though they pay for a cart and caddie.
Practice facilities
The Golf Performance Center at The Lodge has six hitting bays, putting, club fitting and instruction, open 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Retreat Driving Range is open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Food & drink
Pool & Halfway House Dining at The Lodge serves breakfast, lunch and grab-and-go. Davis Love Grill at the Retreat Golf Course serves lunch and dinner.
Policies
Tee times are reserved through Sea Island's online reservation page or the golf shops. A nine-hole option is available on any Sea Island course. The course closes periodically for maintenance and events, including the RSM Classic, so check the course schedule before planning a round.
Quick answers
Plantation Course at a glance
Is Plantation Course open to the public?
Plantation Course is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does Plantation Course have, and what's the par?
Plantation Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,917 to 6,671 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Plantation Course?
Yes. This guide covers Plantation Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Plantation Course?
Plantation Course was designed by Davis Love III and Mark Love (2019 redesign).
What are the cart and walking rules at Plantation Course?
Caddie service is available. Resort guests under 19 never pay greens fees, though they pay for a cart and caddie.
What practice facilities does Plantation Course have?
The Golf Performance Center at The Lodge has six hitting bays, putting, club fitting and instruction, open 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Retreat Driving Range is open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
What food and drink does Plantation Course have?
Pool & Halfway House Dining at The Lodge serves breakfast, lunch and grab-and-go. Davis Love Grill at the Retreat Golf Course serves lunch and dinner.
How do you book a tee time at Plantation Course?
Call the course at (912) 638-5118.
Where is Plantation Course?
Plantation Course is at 100 Retreat Ave, St Simons Island, GA 31522.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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