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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6608 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.8

Sea Palms Golf and Tennis Resort offers 27 holes of golf that are interlaced with the stands of majestic live oaks that form ribbons across the landscape. The holes are divided into three nines that are played in different 18-hole combinations. Named after the densely forested landscape, the Tall Pines/Great Oaks combination will test your accuracy. In addition to the trees, sparkling blue lagoons are situated throughout the course and they provide more than just scenic respite. Golfers should be prepared for some tricky forced carries. There are some challenging holes at Sea Palms but overall, its playability is what makes it popular amongst all skill levels. There is also a practice area with a driving range and chipping and putting greens.

Course Details

Year Built 1967
Fairways Bermuda grass
Greens Bermuda grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1967)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.5
695 Reviews (695)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 26
Water Hazards 23
Thick Rough 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 23
Playing Multiple Courses 17
Seniors 14
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 22
Convenient to the City 19
Worth the Drive 11

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

It is all relative

There are a number of nicer courses for less in the area of Brunswick. It is one of only two public courses on St. Simons Island and is the least expensive on the island. The course quality has steadily been sacrificed to housing development. It is my least favorite course in the Brunswick area. The King and Prince course on SSI is much nicer but more costly.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The west side is challenging

The course was average in conditions but challenging. It is only 9 holes on this side. For the price I would play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good value

We had signed up for 18 holes and zipped through the first nine in 1.5 hours. However, we were directed to the West Course for the second nine and waited for 10 minutes while three young men tried to tee off. Obviously their first time on a golf course. Furthest drive went about 75 yards. Worse after that. We turned around and called it a day. The courses were in good condition and offer plenty of challenge to any handicap.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Good Course

Challenging off the tee with several tight fairways. New bunkers and the greens were in very good shape. Very receptive to all shot types.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in wonderful condition

The greens are excellent, and you get a true roll. The fairways are in perfect shape. The bunkers, for the most part are good, the one on the left side if the 9th hole could use a little more sand, but other than this course is sweet.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

this offers great scenery. This course offers challenging holes and requires accurate shots. Par 3s are rather long usually over water and protected by multiple sand traps. Par 4s present short holes with great dangers (risk vs reward) . I love the different types of challenging shots you have to execute.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved.

I had played this course this summer and was pleased with the work they had done on it. My husband had last played it when it wasn't in good shape and I wanted him to see how nice it now was. They have some interesting holes and water can come into play especially with a bad shot. Not many carries over water, but's it there to find. No scenic views but a nice layout. Will be looking forward to playing it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course on nice shape for winter play

Club house is under renovation, but Greenroom was very cozy for after round drink and appetizer. Well worth the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Thanksgiving round

Course in good shape. Ranger acted irritated I was a single.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Some Palms No Sea

This is a nicely varied course running through the residential subdivisions of Sea (St Simons) Island, with some undemanding water hazards, at least off the Senior tees. It's well maintained and good value, if not at the highest rate. We were greeted before and after--a nice touch--and had a very pleasant, easy-paced round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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
First Time Playing

Beautiful Autumn day

the course was in beautiful shape! Starter and pro shop staff were so friendly and accommodating! And even though had renovations beginning that morning at the clubhouse staff made sure we were were taken care of with hot coffee and breakfast to go. Warning the Greens play fast! we will absolutely play and stay there again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great place to play

Been wanting to play here for some time. What we paid on GN was very fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome value

Great cousre and value- I would highly recommend this course. Its in great shape and never too crowded

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

The most scenic of all course played

Although there was a Men's group on the course at tee time the starter sent us to 10 and the round went in 3 1/2 hours, The starter was a fantastic representative of Southern hospitality, if you collect logo balls theirs was slight disappointment. We told other course starters that it was the most beautiful we had seen, they even agreed. The rough was penal once lost sight of ball, say bye bye

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Work in progress

I had to give this course a overall of 3 stars for the following reasons: When checking in, none of the staff told me that there was no on-course beverage cart and the turn house was closed down which looked like a permanent closure. Yes they did have water jugs and cups on the course but never realized it until after the turn. I traveled 90 minutes to the course and the mens locker room had no place to sit in the locker area. There was a very large table and chairs in the next room. Just seemed the mens locker room was rather deserted with no life. On course it was pretty nice with a few greens having a stray weed/crabgrass issue but after the round the attendant told me that the greens keeper is really turning the course around. Just tales time. If you never played here before, know that the driving range is about a 4-5 minute cart ride away (across the main road from # 3 green) and there is only a putting green outside the proshop. It appears they are trying their best to bring the course back to life. I'd return since they have some good holes!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good value for a fun course

Course in very good shape. Tees, fairways and greens. Pace of play was well under 4 hours. Staff very friendly and helpful. Always see deer! Doe was laying in the shade next to 16 tee. Nice to have a gallery, not matter how small.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Much improved conditioning!

I have played the course numerous times and have to say that it is currently in the best condition I've experienced. Hats off to the crew!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Saint Simons Gem

Beautiful, well maintained course with friendly staff. For the GolfNow price it was a real bargain. We had driven by this course many times and decided it was time to try it out. Will definitely play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Sea Palms

A nice course that is well-maintained. The greens were immaculate but the course lacked character to me, something that a lot of the courses in the area have. It was morning and the pace of play was quite slow for how few of people were on the course. I liked the course, I just like about 4 courses in the area better

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Amazed

I'm truly shocked that a course can charge such a high fee for such a low quality course. I didn't see a single fairway that was in good shape between them being burnt up and different patches of grass and weeds everywhere. The second cut was extremely deep. The bunkers looked nice but we try to avoid those so what's the point in nice bunkers on a bad course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/29/2014

We have made great strides in the improvement across the board with course conditions and levels of service. Most all of the comments (please read more) attest to that. Human nature that it is, some people will never be satisfied, no matter what the product or price.
Rick Irwin
Sea Palms

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