Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center
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3.9
505 Reviews (505)
5 Stars
155
4 Stars
230
3 Stars
85
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
82.6%
Recommend this course
425 out of 505 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 11 reviews
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4.0
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 29 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6754 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.2

The Rees Jones course at Sea Trail Plantation is one of three courses on the property, which covers 2,000 acres of creeks and wooded lots.

It's in Sunset Beach, N.C., once named the top coastal destination in the U.S. by Money magazine, and in 2003, Golf Week named Sea Trail in America's best residential courses of distinction.

All three courses, by Dan Maples, Rees Jones and Willard Byrd got 4-star ratings from Golf Digest.

The Jones course opened in 1990 and has wide, rolling fairways and mounds and many of the elevated greens are surrounded by water. Water comes into play on 11 of the 18 holes, but those aren't the only hazards. You'll also have to deal with pot and large expanse bunkers. The course stretches to 6,761 from the tips and has a moderately difficult slope rating of 135 from the back tees. The Jones course has four sets of tees, down to 4,912 from the most forward tees.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (1990) Greg Muirhead (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "The Mel Sole Golf School at Sea Trail Golf Resort"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Single Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed No

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3.9
505 Reviews (505)
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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
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2.0
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First Time Playing

So-so

First, I have to say that for the money I paid, this wasn't a bad deal. That said, I would have to rate the greens "Poor". Some of the tee boxes were also in serious need of repair. I liked the design and layout of the course. But no matter how much money you pay (or don't pay), I expect the greens to be in puttable condition. These were bumpy and sparse. With a little bit of maintenance, this would be a fun course to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/20/2016

Hi "Douglas9808126" we apologize that you did not enjoy your time out at Sea Trail but we do appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great course

Course layout and fairways excellent; however, a few of the greens were bumpy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/20/2016

Hey "Fore1051" thank you so much for the 5* review. We are glad to hear you were happy with the course conditions.

Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best Value

Nice course layout,..best value we have found in many years in Myrtle Beach area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/20/2016

Hey "class1947" thank you for the 5* review. We appreciate the feedback and hope you come back soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great value, very nice course.

Definitely on my list to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/20/2016

Hey "u844295769" we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Some water, and some twist and turns

First time playing the Reese Jones course. The Seatrail facility is a very large complex. The course was in good shape except, some of the greens were bumpy. New grass growing in and airation. I was told they are going to replace the greens in May . Staff very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Play at Jones

We loved it and will be back to play again our next trip to Myrtle Beach. Beautiful course and great management.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Day

Fabulous conditions for this time of year

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Enjoyable day on the course.

It was cloudy for most of the round but the rain held off till we were finished...so that in itself made for a great day.

The tee boxes & fairways were in pretty good condition considering all the rainfall we have had recently. The greens were in fair to good shape.

It was cart path only on 4-holes but there were a couple of other areas that should have been marked or made cart path only. Some people just won't stay out of low, damp areas...which leaves ruts, etc. in the fairways.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

nice all around

friendly staff,nice layout,lots of water and sand traps,five holes where cart path only.would be a great course to play if it was dry.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Track, Poor Greens

Our first time at Sea Trail Jones was Saturday. Staff and facilities are top notch. The practice putting area was immaculate so we were excited about the round. The greens on the course were a big step down from the practice green. The course was quite wet from all the rain we've had. Still the fairways and tees were good. Bunkers were terrible. Hard as clay. What is disappointing is that the course was not set up for wet conditions. For God's sake move the tees forward a little so that on long par fours you have a chance to get home in two with drives that often plug and get no roll. With that said, would love to go back in drier conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Sea Trail is a solid destination and is well worth a try. I've always enjoyed my rounds there.

My rating is low because the course was wet and there wasn't any rain all week. To be fair, there was a lot of rain previously, but the course was still too wet to mow. We spent a lot of time trying to find balls in the fairway, but amazingly still managed to get through in 4.5 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Still a bit wet

There are still several holes that are cart path only, and of course all par 3's. Other than that the course is in pretty good shape. There are a few holes that should probably be cart path only as they are quite wet. Overall a good course and great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Decent Course

The course was very wet due to recent rains but was playable. The greens were in good shape and rolled very true. The staff was helpful. The pace of play was very slow. It took about 2:45 to play the front 9. We got through the slow foursome at the turn and played the back 9 in 1:45. We still had to wait on 6 holes on the back. No rangers were evident to check on pace of play. With all the courses in that area, I would most likely not go back there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sea Trail Jones course

New cart paths make the golfing great! Course was very wet, cart path only. The rye grass just came in and the place is beautiful. Noon tee time and got around in 3 hours 20 minutes. Great time. With no roll, Jones course played quite long.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wet Conditions

Course was extremely wet from all the recent rain. Staff were very accommodating and helpful despite trying conditions. Very enjoyable day. Wonderful layout!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout but poor condition

Course conditions were poor because of significant rain a few days prior to playing, cart path only, hadn't cut fairways or tee boxes in a few days. Liked the layout and greens. Hope to play course in future when playing conditions are better.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Overseeding season

The course was very wet because it has been overseeded and it was cart path only. No roll on the drive so the course was long with a couples of par 4 over 400 yds (white tees).

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course

Liked the condition and variety of holes. Plenty of room for the average golfer. We enjoyed are round and are planning on returning

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

allure de terrain de championnat

verts tres rapide,beau layout,agréable a marcher,personnel tres gentil

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

The course was in great shape. Enjoyed the day in every way!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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