Seaview - The Bay Course
View of a green from the Bay course at Seaview
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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
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
27
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
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
75.4%
Recommend this course
43 out of 57 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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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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5.0
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classic Donald Ross

The Bay course was virtually empty on a summer Sunday so it played pretty fast. Don't be fooled by the yardage on the scorecard....it plays much tougher as there us plenty of fescue to steal your balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Disappointed in SeaView

LPGA Site, disappointed from the practice area, rude bag drop men, “where do you think your going with the cart,” apparently adults can’t drive the golf carts across Route 9 to the Bay Course, 4.5 hour round on a Monday, we played the first six hours fast, then waited on every shot, saw the ranger in the 13th fairway after obviously people calling the Pro Shop, he said we were on time no sorry or we fixed the problem, Management needs some serious customer service training, greens were soft but fast, rest of the course was in rough shape, 30+ days from the last LPGA event doesn’t make sense to charge $160, I expected so much more from SeaView.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bday getaway

The course was pricey but nice. Staff should warn players of horse fly issues though. We were attacked the whole time. A little bug spray is highly recommended.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good, but not worth the money

It's a decent layout - above average I'd call it -- but not worth anywhere near what they charge. The conditions were acceptable, but not great like you would expect for the price you pay. Greens and fairways could all use a trim - fuzzy, unusually "sticky," and slow. Greens were surprisingly bumpy, even though they looked smooth to the naked eye. Tough to make any putts of substantial length and a lot of subtle breaks on the shorter ones.

This course seems very gettable if the wind is down - but if it's blowing, can be very challenging. Many of the holes are straight away, so you have to hit the ball well and on the proper line. The tall fescue grasses and mounds are very thick - nearly impossible to get out of. Beware of the flies. Very annoying and they do bite.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Bug bites beware

They sell repellent in pro shop for a reason. Constant green heads flying around. Wear it and they will only annoy you not bite you. Greens and fairways are excellent. Roughs are long. Waited 5 min on every hole to tee. Way too expensive for these conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Seaview experience

First time foursome to the Seawiew experience and we were not disappointed. From the bag drop, to the golf course, to the pro shop staff, everything was first class. We will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wasn't what I hoped for...

3 holes are dog legs, the rest are all straight. Waste area (fescue) is pretty, but contains high concentrations of creeping vines in the poison ivy family. Purported views of the bay were unimpressive, (unless you're into wind farms and hotel buildings) in Atlantic city in the distance, overlooking what was marsh and bog area. Greens were slow. I played two weeks after the LPGA had an event on the property. Pretty short course from the tips, several blind approach shots and a couple blind tee shots. Tee boxes were in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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