View of a green from the Bay course at Seaview
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4.3
634 Reviews (634)
5 Stars
368
4 Stars
185
3 Stars
55
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
85.6%
Recommend this course
576 out of 634 reviews
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4.3
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.8%
Recommend this course
33 out of 38 reviews
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4.2
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
83.1%
Recommend this course
74 out of 89 reviews
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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

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
634 Reviews (634)

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 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
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
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 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 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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Seaview

In light winds, the bay course is is friendlier. The course was in great shape. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I would recommend it to friends and look forward to playing it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Love the course

Course rate can be a bit pricey but off peak rate was reasonable at $75
Just air rated the greens so the putting was very choppy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Totally fabulous day! Great fun golfer paired with us! Great staff-very organized!!! Thank you! Inside bar-great young gal at small bar by front door-geat conversation and very professional! Again, Thanks!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Nice layout and views, but average condition and slow play

Course condition was average. We found the greens to be slow
Pace of play was not good…4 hours 45 minutes.
We waited on every shot…and I mean every!
Not our 1st time here, but will be quite a while before we come back

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course, a bit pricy.

Course is a classic & it is in good shape.
Kudos to the staff for being nothing short of outstanding!
The price is high, however the service is great.
Driving range & practice area could use some attention. Not great for a high end course. It used to be great.

Overall, good day. If you’re not a good sand player, practice those shots before playing here. There is A LOT of sand in the bunkers and as most of you know, many golfers need lessons that it’s their responsibility to take the trenches they leave when entering or leaving a sand trap.

Free drop from the DEEP heel marks!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

(Caution) I was hit into multiple times.

I was hit by a ball after repeatedly asking the group behind not to hit into me. Let me start off by saying I absolutely loved this course. The Ross design is old school but extremely playable and forgiving. The problem I had was not with the course, it was the staff and leadership. I booked my time as a single last minute due to a schedule change and was to be the 4th player for the specific tee time. Once I arrived I was told that they overbooked my tee time and sent me out on the second hole ahead of the director of golfs 4ball. I played 3 holes without issue. Came to hole 5 a 291 yard par 4, I hit my second shot long out of the bunker and was searching for maybe 1 minute before I heard a ball land on the fairway. I proceeded to wave my hands letting them know I was still on the hole, the one player then drove the green and nearly hit me in the face. I pleaded with them to stop and they started yelling at me so I just picked up and moved two holes ahead. I continued on and on hole ten they drove it over the trees and the ball hit inside my cart and struck me in the thigh very hard. Long story short I wrote them a very level headed email about this and received zero response which just confirms with me it was the director of golf and just because he’s a better golfer and knows the course better than me on a course for the first time that he could care less about his customers or their safety. Please be careful if you choose to risk it to play what is otherwise a very nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
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
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 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Play where the Pro’s play

Finally got to play this Ross/Flynn gem. Short by todays length standard but the greens, if tour speed, will even the scores out. Following the LPGA ladies around this course shows you how good they really are. Great October afternoon on this challenging course(Bay)
Worth the price of admission

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Post ShopRite Classic tourney

Holes 1-4 were a bit wet from the rain and prior play, last 3 holes had excellent greens

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Seaview in my rear view

Played this track a couple times in the winter of 2012 and recall not being impressed.
Now in 2021, I’m a lot less impressed after paying $125. It’s worth less than a quarter of that.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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