Seaview - The Bay Course
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4.0
778 Reviews (778)
5 Stars
430
4 Stars
223
3 Stars
84
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
75.3%
Recommend this course
683 out of 778 reviews
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4.1
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
81.8%
Recommend this course
27 out of 33 reviews
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4.0
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
75.9%
Recommend this course
44 out of 58 reviews
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Course Highlights
This classic Donald Ross layout delivers a beautifully challenging mix of holes with stunning Atlantic City skyline views. Exceptionally attentive staff consistently anticipates golfer needs, making for a smooth and welcoming round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6247 yards
Slope 120
Rating 69.5

The Bay Course is one of two 18-hole courses that the Seaview offers. Designed by famed golf course designer, Donald Ross, it was the first course of the resort and it is also the more famous of the two. Over the years, they made renovations but it was eventually restored to Ross' original links design.

The greens are small and undulating and the Atlantic winds definitely play a huge role in the game. The 2nd hole is the signature hole with a yardage of 432 and a par of 4 that can where the ocean serves as a hazard. Seaview's Bay Course also hosts the ShopRite LPGA Classic.

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Course Details

Year Built 1914
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1916) Robert Cupp Jr. (1998) Hugh Wilson (1914) Bob Cupp

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Bird Golf Academy at Seaview"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate foot wear: non-metal, non-ceramic spike golf shoes are required. Jeans are not permitted

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

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Reviews

4.0
778 Reviews (778)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Dinner 13
Brunch 9
Course Challenges Include:
Thick Rough 43
Bunkers 36
Undulating Greens 29
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 35
A Weekend Splurge 32
Advanced Golfers 25
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 36
Worth the Drive 34
Near Local Attractions 29

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3.0
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Disappointed

Have played here on and off 20years and honestly probably won’t play again

For the price overrated and parts of course not in good shape

On top of that there was a 5some and a 6semon course

And of course there are the killer green

heads Very annoying

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Recommended but…

Bay View is a decent course. I’ve played all the public courses surrounding the AC area. Bay is the most expensive but unfortunately, the $$$ doesn’t reflect the quality of the course when comparing to others in the area. Tees were beaten up. Sand traps had not been manicured or raked for weeks. Greens were in good shape but extremely slow. Staff was attentive and did a good job.

In my opinion, Pines is a significantly better course, especially when comparing the money.

I’d played the course a number of years ago. I hoped they had upgraded after a number of years with the LPGA stop coming through. They haven’t.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Eaten Alive!

The staff at the bag drop never mentioned it, the staff at the proshop never mentioned it and the starter never mentioned it. What is the it, Swarms of the most voracious man eating flies you've ever encountered. From our first tee balls, to our last putts we were accosted by these flies. The back of my calves were dripping with blood by the end of the round. We finished in 4 hours flat, great pace of play for a threesome largely due to the constant fear of your next excruciatingly painful bite. The other slap in the face is that they have the audacity to charge $178 to play this breeding ground. The greens were in fine shape if a bit shaggy, playing conditions were fine except for the traps, many of which looked like they hadn't been raked in weeks. Every person who reads this would be out of their minds to play this course in the summertime. I was told by a regular that this is typical and that the LPGA event held here each spring is just as bad but with gnats. Go elsewhere, I wouldn't play here again if it were offered to me for free.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Seaview

Course layout is just ok. Every hole is pretty much straight with lots of tall grass or ob on most holes which is fine. But for 185$ I shouldn’t deal with super rocky bunkers with grass growing out, burned out or missing grass all over the course, dirt/ diseased areas of the fairway. Just isn’t worth 185$ at all. Also being on the “bay” you’re constantly battling green head flies with very little water views .

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly but in need

I played this course quite a bit each year. I would say I am partial to it because of the proximity and the personalities of the staff at the course who are all very friendly?

It’s a nice track, but it could use some work, especially in the traps which are atrocious

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great scenic track i need of a little TLC

I play this course every summer. Usually play both the Pines and the bay course at least seven times..

I am familiar with the course. I’m comfortable with it and I understand it.. perhaps I’m too forgiving, but a good friend who is a good golfer played with me and said you know if they’d put some work into the traps and the fairways this could be quite a great course. Reflecting on that I had to agree.. I still love the course. The people are fantastic, but it could be considerably better with some work and investment.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Seaview bay

the course was in excellent shape the best I have seen in the 20 or so times I played it. Staff was amazing as usual. It is why the professionals play here. thank you Seaview

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing conditions

Best greens you will putt on. Still in great shape after LPGA tournament. Enjoy and look for the hot deals .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course

Seaview Bay is always in good shape but We played shortly after LPGA played tournament, so course was in incredible shape fast greens just all around awesome day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not a Championship course

We played because my friend wanted to play where the LPGA women played. We were lucky to get a HOT deal for $96.

The course is just an aver course and not worthy of LPGA competition. I would not pay a normal tee price of $150 to $180.

The cart paths felt like driving on a pot holed street. Bumpy and dangerous.

Conditions Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good, but not for the price

When I signed up for a $170 tee time, I expected something amazing. What I got was good, but definitely not worth that much money. The course looked good, the staff was friendly, and the pace of play was good (played with a couple that were members, so their course advice was super helpful). BUT the greens were the size of postage stamps and undulated as if it was a giant mini golf course. In addition, the ball never rolled true on putts - you could see the ball popping up from the moment it came off the putter face all the way to wherever it was going to stop. Speed was ok, at least. If this course were $100, I’d come back every time.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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