Sea Island – Seaside Course
Plan your round at Sea Island – Seaside Course
Seaside is a par 70 resort course at Sea Island on St. Simons Island, Georgia, and the host of the PGA Tour's RSM Classic. Tom Fazio redesigned the 1929 Harry Colt and Charles Alison layout in 1999, joining the original nine with the Marshside holes. Scottish links-style play through tidal creeks, dunes and salt marsh, with Atlantic views. It measures 6,883 yards from the back tees.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 70
- Designed by Harry Colt and Charles Alison; redesigned by Tom Fazio
- Opened 1929
Course strategy
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Sea Island – Seaside Course hole by hole
Par 3Par 4Par 5
Hole 1
380
yds ·Green
A par 4 with a slight dogleg left and bunkers guarding the right side of the fairway.
Hole 2
344
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
170
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
393
yds ·Green
Fazio's front-nine holes bend sharply, almost 90 degrees, around wetlands. This is the number 1 handicap hole, so par is a good score.
Hole 5
329
yds ·Green
Like the 4th, this hole turns nearly 90 degrees around wetlands, so placement off the tee matters more than distance.
Hole 6
123
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
478
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
307
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
390
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
379
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
342
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
178
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
364
yds ·Green
The most talked-about hole on the course: marsh runs down the left, three fairway bunkers sit on the right, and the approach plays to a raised green.
Hole 14
344
yds ·Green
A long par 4 where the fairway narrows toward the green, which has no bunkers.
Hole 15
505
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
346
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
130
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
393
yds ·Green
No notes for this hole yet.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Red | Blue | White | Green | Black | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 7 | 414 | 394 | 387 | 380 | 373 | 340 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 390 | 378 | 370 | 344 | 303 | 288 |
| 3 | 3 | 9 | 204 | 190 | 180 | 170 | 160 | 131 |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 431 | 421 | 411 | 393 | 337 | 326 |
| 5 | 4 | 11 | 404 | 375 | 352 | 329 | 324 | 283 |
| 6 | 3 | 17 | 168 | 162 | 139 | 123 | 107 | 102 |
| 7 | 5 | 15 | 551 | 550 | 518 | 478 | 447 | 408 |
| 8 | 4 | 13 | 365 | 343 | 328 | 307 | 297 | 259 |
| 9 | 4 | 5 | 436 | 410 | 400 | 390 | 345 | 330 |
| Out | 35 | 3,363 | 3,223 | 3,085 | 2,914 | 2,693 | 2,467 | |
| 10 | 4 | 6 | 417 | 410 | 399 | 379 | 368 | 297 |
| 11 | 4 | 10 | 423 | 401 | 388 | 342 | 331 | 276 |
| 12 | 3 | 12 | 223 | 207 | 190 | 178 | 158 | 137 |
| 13 | 4 | 2 | 404 | 398 | 389 | 364 | 267 | 249 |
| 14 | 4 | 16 | 441 | 400 | 357 | 344 | 298 | 291 |
| 15 | 5 | 14 | 549 | 544 | 520 | 505 | 464 | 398 |
| 16 | 4 | 8 | 407 | 377 | 363 | 346 | 342 | 258 |
| 17 | 3 | 18 | 191 | 173 | 160 | 130 | 117 | 101 |
| 18 | 4 | 4 | 465 | 435 | 426 | 393 | 381 | 339 |
| In | 35 | 3,520 | 3,345 | 3,192 | 2,981 | 2,726 | 2,346 | |
| Total | 70 | 6,883 | 6,568 | 6,277 | 5,895 | 5,419 | 4,813 |
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- ✓Reserve a tee time online or at 855-572-4975
- ✓Pack a collared shirt and non-metal-spike shoes; check shorts length
- ✓Range balls are included with 18 holes
- ✓A forecaddie and cart come with the 18-hole rate
- ✓The course reopens October 19, 2026 after restoration; confirm before travelling
- ✓This is Seaside, not the Plantation or Retreat courses
Arrival & check-in
The golf pro shop is at The Lodge at Sea Island. Reservations are required and can be made online or by calling 855-572-4975. Children are welcome.
Dress code
Men: tailored Bermuda or walking shorts no more than 3 1/2 inches above the knee, and collared shirts tucked in. No cut-offs, athletic shorts, jeans or t-shirts (children under 16 excepted). Women: no halter tops, bathing suit tops, short shorts, cut-offs, or tennis, swimming or jogging attire. Soft-soled or non-metal-spike golf shoes are required, no sandals. Hats are fine with the bill forward and come off inside the clubhouse.
Carts & walking
The 18-hole rate includes a cart and a forecaddie. Forecaddies cost extra for 9-hole, replay and twilight rounds.
Practice facilities
Range balls are included with the 18-hole rate. The Golf Performance Center offers instruction, putting and club fitting, and its number is 912-638-5119.
Rentals & pro shop
Club cleaning is included with an 18-hole round, and club shipping is available. Check with the pro shop about rental clubs.
Food & drink
Near the course at The Lodge, the Oak Room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the Pool & Halfway House serves breakfast, lunch and grab-and-go items. The locker rooms also serve lunch.
Policies
Seaside is a resort course run by Sea Island, with 18-hole, 9-hole (after 11 a.m.) and replay rounds. Tax and gratuity are extra. The course reopened in October 2026 after a restoration, so confirm availability when booking. Juniors 18 and under staying at the resort have a reduced rate that includes cart and caddie.
Quick answers
Sea Island – Seaside Course at a glance
Is Sea Island – Seaside Course open to the public?
Sea Island – Seaside Course is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does Sea Island – Seaside Course have, and what's the par?
Sea Island – Seaside Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 70, from 4,813 to 6,883 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Sea Island – Seaside Course?
Yes. This guide covers Sea Island – Seaside Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Sea Island – Seaside Course?
Sea Island – Seaside Course was designed by Harry Colt and Charles Alison; redesigned by Tom Fazio and opened in 1929.
What's the dress code at Sea Island – Seaside Course?
Men: tailored Bermuda or walking shorts no more than 3 1/2 inches above the knee, and collared shirts tucked in. No cut-offs, athletic shorts, jeans or t-shirts (children under 16 excepted).
What are the cart and walking rules at Sea Island – Seaside Course?
The 18-hole rate includes a cart and a forecaddie. Forecaddies cost extra for 9-hole, replay and twilight rounds.
What practice facilities does Sea Island – Seaside Course have?
Range balls are included with the 18-hole rate. The Golf Performance Center offers instruction, putting and club fitting, and its number is 912-638-5119.
What food and drink does Sea Island – Seaside Course have?
Near the course at The Lodge, the Oak Room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the Pool & Halfway House serves breakfast, lunch and grab-and-go items. The locker rooms also serve lunch.
How do you book a tee time at Sea Island – Seaside Course?
Call the course at (912) 638-5118.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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