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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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great staff, excellent food, too pricey.

Course was fairly well kept and there are nice views. The food after was absolutely outstanding and the staff were great. I feel like these prices are getting out of hand though. $130 for mid afternoon time during the week is nuts. That should be peak time and day for this course

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not Worth the Money

Not sure why the significant price increase. Course has always been in good shape but it is definitely not worth 165$ per round. There are many other courses in the area that I would play before I played the bay again.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent facility

Best public course at the shore without a doubt. The bay course is challenging and have wonderful scenic views of Atlantic City and the pines course is a fun and challenging layout, I feel like the pines gets a reputation bc it's "not" the bay course but it's a great course in its own right without the views and the green head flies that come with the bay course. Everything at seaview is exceptional, the food, staff, pro shop, locker rooms is all great and it truly has a old club feel which I love.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Expected more for the money

Overall the course was average. I assumed playing a couple weeks after the LPGA was there that the course would be in much better shape. There was weeds in the sand traps, lots of dead grass patches around, etc. I didn't think it was worth the $185 price tag. I have played other courses in the area for a lot cheaper and have been more satisfied. Great setting and views though...they just need to keep it up a bit better!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
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 149
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Swing easy when it's breezy...

This is a fun links course.

I played a week or so after the LPGA event.

I could see they invested in the conditions, as some sod was placed in some areas. This was a nice improvement over last year.

The hills and fescue are really thick at this point, and the poison ivy is spreading fast. My only suggestion is to thin it out some.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

I had great time play golf with my friend in this course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Complete DISAPPOINTMENT

Booked 2 rounds for $95 each, which were listed as a special online rate for regular $150/round, and we were very disappointed in just about everything. The cart path only day due to rain previous night is understandable, but the paths were terribly maintained, greens bumpy and inconsistent, tee boxes torn up and ugly, poor signage so difficult to find next hole few times, not a layout of course/hole anywhere (not on tee box, or card, or in cart...?), very slow play due to a couple in front which took the ranger till back nine to figure out... I could go on but bottom line, don't waste your time or money on this place.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love this course

We had a great day for this time of year! This course is difficult, but beautiful.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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