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
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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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
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5.0
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Perfect weather
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The greens can make you look silly

The old-school Donald Ross greens were in perfect condition and devilishly fast. The LPGA is here next week for their tournament, and I have even more respect for their talents. There are many obvious hills and swales, but the subtle breaks around the hole are amazing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 2
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I Recommend This Course
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1201
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played

Solid Ross Public

Only Donald Ross Public you can play in NJ. Views of the marsh / water/ AC are great.

Course conditions were good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Bumpy Greens

The course was great- looking forward to coming back and playing soon. The greens were very bumpy and did not give a true roll. Anything beyond 8 feet was a complete crapshoot, as these bumps took the ball wherever it wanted to go. I'm guessing this is part of getting the course ready for the Shoprite event. Playing again in mid-May, hoping to get true rolls by then!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Seaview Bay was awesome!

Greens and fairways in super condition! Friendly members and excellent team! Definitely returning soon!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Find Somewhere else

Played here 4/21. It appears that the grounds crew is off until they close for LPGA. Greens were absolutely atrocious! See better greens in January and February. Bunkers not manicured and way too much sand. Place could be awesome and for the price it should be, it is not! If a muni were in this condition the staff would be (and should be) fired! Super should be embarrased!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 31
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 176
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great course on a beautiful day. Nice layout, great conditions, and friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love that course unfortunately, we can only play during the off-season good course good layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great birthday

Great Birthday spent out on the Bay Course. Love this place.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Par 3s

Too much money for Pat 3 tee boxes to be closed down and several white tees on par 4 and parc5 WAY too far ahead. Disappointing.

Greens very bumpy.

I’d like another shot at this course but too many unknowns. Should have know about tee boxes ahead of booking.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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