Sea Trail Resort Villas

Amazing layout and views but the greens aren’t great but they seemed to roll true. I shot 73 from the tips so it definitely isn’t bad but probably not worth the money.

Despite the “major restoration,” the Maples Course fell short of expectations based on its claims. Although the new Bermuda greens are indeed a highlight and play beautifully, much of the course remains rough and underdeveloped. The fairways, touted as widened and enhanced, were largely dirt and lacked healthy turf. Tee boxes were also poorly maintained, suggesting that the course may require significantly more time to achieve the quality described in its marketing materials.

Highlights

The new greens delivered as promised, rolling smoothly and providing a premium putting surface.

The recently upgraded carts were comfortable and added a positive touch to the experience.

Reality vs. Claims

The “distinctive fairway cut” and “expanded natural areas” appear unfinished, with most fairways in barren shape and not up to restoration hype...basically you hit off dirt whether on or off the fairway.

Tee boxes were neglected, with visible wear that contradicted the advertised immaculate transformation. They almost seemed "forgotten," like let's just toss these tee markers out here.

While some elements show promise, overall course playability does not match the “remarkable transformation” promised—at least not yet.

Final Thoughts

And and and you have to take a shuttle from where you check in to where you play!

Maples may be on its way to improvement, but as of now, the playing conditions lag far behind the lofty claims. Golfers should temper expectations while the course continues to mature. The greens and carts make for a decent round, but most areas require significant further attention before the experience delivers on its marketing.

We have played here before under the previous ownership group. The course layout and conditioning seemed to be unchanged. However the new pro shop,clubhouse and golf carts are a significant upgrade. My wife and I will be telling all of our golfing friends and are looking to return as soon as feasible.

Booking always a question. Direct or through GolfNiwto get best rates.

Reviews I read weren’t great but found them to be crabby golfers I’m guessing.

Staff was friendly but a little busy loading a “ lot” of carts

We played the Byrd course this year with high expectations due due it's renovation last year. Unfortunately we were disappointed in several fairways were burnt out and the greens were not in the shape I would expect for being redone last year.

I was in town visiting family and they were busy so I booked an early afternoon tee time. Cart path only, expected. The staff was nice, starter gave me a cup of ice water and said there was no water on the course, not thrilled about that. Greens, layout, tee boxes, carts and paths good. I did not like the fairways, very sparse except near the greens. Soft and squishy due to the rain full of the furrows and strings of dead grass that the rain caused. I’ll sample the other Sea Trail courses before I come back here.

Fun course playing with a couple good guys

Course was in good shape for all the rain and the only bad thing was it was cart path only for the whole course

Definitely will be back good in nice condition. Greens rolled nicely.

This course while beautifully maintained and aesthetically pleasing has many flaws.

There is no yardage on the course or GPS on the carts to help you determine distances to the holes. Both my plane partner and I became frustrated, especially because it was cartpath only. They just mowed and grass clippings everywhere which impacted balls and also was just messy. Staff was dismissive and not very pleasant to deal with from the checkout guy to the starter to the guy checking me in. All seemed as if I was a bother to them. The tea boxes were not always level and it was difficult at times to find a place to keep the ball level with my feet.

Finally, if you’re going out as the first teetime and play quickly, Do not think you’re going to be done in three hours. They stagger back nine teetimes as well to pack the course as much as possible and I had to wait 30 minutes between my front nine in my back.

Overall, very disappointing course management, it is a nice looking course