What’s the scenery like on The Sea Island Golf Club?
One of the many reasons The Sea Island Golf Club was named the No. 1 destination for golf and meetings by Golf Digest and USA Today in 2008 is its serene oceanside scenery. Sea Island — home to two Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotels, The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club — sits on the southern edge of lovely St. Simons Island in Georgia. It overlooks the beautiful and vast Atlantic Ocean. As such, its three championship golf courses also feature spectacular ocean views. Those vistas, paired with lush oak and cedar trees and still lakes, allow golfers at The Sea Island Golf Club to feel peaceful and focused. Tidal creeks and salt marshes — both of which depend on the Atlantic to exist — give the courses character, creating a tranquil oasis nestled against the briny deep.
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On June 22Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Is there a practice green or driving range at The Sea Island Golf Club?
The Sea Island Golf Club offers practice greens and a driving range — after all, even world-renowned players need to stay on top of their game. At Sea Island’s facility, you’ll find a professional driving range with 300 yards of teeing area, four practice greens, five practice tees and three approach areas with greens and many different bunkers. Needless to say, you have a lot of options when it comes time to practice your swing. Many of these practice areas can be found in The Sea Island Golf Learning Center, which was designed to help golfers practice before their big game. Signing up for clinics or customizable programs at the facility will get you the individual attention you need to succeed. -
On June 22Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What’s the scenery like on The Sea Island Golf Club?
One of the many reasons The Sea Island Golf Club was named the No. 1 destination for golf and meetings by Golf Digest and USA Today in 2008 is its serene oceanside scenery. Sea Island — home to two Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotels, The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club — sits on the southern edge of lovely St. Simons Island in Georgia. It overlooks the beautiful and vast Atlantic Ocean. As such, its three championship golf courses also feature spectacular ocean views. Those vistas, paired with lush oak and cedar trees and still lakes, allow golfers at The Sea Island Golf Club to feel peaceful and focused. Tidal creeks and salt marshes — both of which depend on the Atlantic to exist — give the courses character, creating a tranquil oasis nestled against the briny deep. -
On June 22Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What programs does The Sea Island Golf Club offer for young players?
Signing up your young player for training at one of The Sea Island Golf Club’s junior programs might very well propel your son or daughter to Tiger Woods fame one day. Children between 12 and 18 years old with a handicap of 10 or less should consider the one-week intensive Summer Elite Junior Golf School, which takes place in the middle of summer. There, they’ll train for 35 hours with famous golfers like Todd Anderson and Morris Pickens on their swing, mental game, golf fitness and putting. In addition to a Sea Island gift bag, they’ll come away with the skills and confidence to play at a national level.
Less intensive is the Summer Junior Golf Camp for kids 11 to 17 years old. This weeklong camp will provide on-course instruction to mimic a real round of golf, preparing your child to play independently without teachers by their side. Lastly, the Summer Mini Junior Golf Camp teaches kids between 10 and 14 years old about the fundamentals of the sport. It’s only nine hours long, but the young duffers will receive some helpful tips on the links. -
On June 22Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What kind of golf lessons can I take at The Sea Island Golf Club?
At The Sea Island Golf Club not only can you play a round on an oceanside PGA Tour course, but you can also hone your skills with golf lessons before you ever hit the green. Visit The Sea Island Golf Learning Center to receive superb training from renowned golfers like Lucas Glover, Davis Love III, Jonathan Byrd and Matt Kuchar — a serious point of pride for the luxury golf club. In addition to the top-of-the-line trainers, the facility boasts practice greens, practice tees and approach areas that resemble a real course to properly prepare you. One-, two- and three-day programs can be customized to suit your needs. Maybe you only need one hour of full swing lessons, but you’d like two hours of mental approach instruction. The Sea Island Golf Club will help you choose the program that’s best for you.
No matter which skills you’d like to improve, The Sea Island Golf Club instructors have been taught to adhere to basic training principles, which include long game, short game, golf fitness, club fitting and mental game to get both your mind and body ready to play the sport. Sign up for either individual or group clinics or programs, and you’ll feel ready to tee off in no time. -
On June 22Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
How can I get a tee time at The Sea Island Golf Club?
You can easily reserve a tee time at The Sea Island Golf Club through its official website if you plan on staying at The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club. Once you click on “reserve tee time,” you will be directed to a hotel guest form asking for your name, arrival date and other basic information about your stay. Next, enter your desired time, date and number of players in the form under the “golf” tab and proceed to check out. This way, all golf club fees will be billed to your room. Remember to submit these forms seven days prior to your visit in order to guarantee tee time. Otherwise, you will have to take your chance at securing a spot with the concierge when you arrive. This exclusive golf club only allows guests of the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Sea Island and The Cloister, so don’t expect to score a tee time if you aren’t staying at one of the Sea Island hotels. -
On June 22Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What golf courses are there at The Sea Island Golf Club?
You can choose among three stunning 18-hole golf courses at The Sea Island Golf Club. All of the courses at The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel, overlook the Atlantic Ocean and the natural beauty that surrounds the English-style manor. As the host to the PGA Tour’s McGladrey Classic, Seaside is the most well-known and is regarded as the most challenging course of the bunch with an emphasis on putting and careful shots. Architects Harry S. Colt and Charles Alison created the course in 1929, but it got a redesign in 1999 from Tom Fazio. Seaside offers great views of the St. Simons Sound.
Plantation Course is no less picturesque with its grassy dunes and marshes as well as majestic oak trees everywhere you turn, showcasing the majesty of coastal Georgia. It may be the oldest course, made in 1926 by Walter Travis, but Rees Jones gave Plantation an update in 1998. Dick Wilson unveiled Retreat Course in 1960, and brothers Mark and Davis Love III overhauled it, turning it into a local favorite. While The Sea Island Golf Club is popular among players on the PGA Tour, the Love brothers have an even deeper connection — they grew up putting around the luxury golf club and still go there to practice their swings. -
On June 22Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What golf packages are available at The Sea Island Golf Club?
The Sea Island Golf Club offers several golf packages that include accommodations at The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club, two Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotels. Those who want get in as much playtime as possible should look into the Play Every Day package, which begins at $475 per night and includes a room at one of the Sea Island hotels as well as a daily round of golf at any of the three courses and a forecaddie for one 18-hole round every day. You must at least plan to stay for two nights, but that won’t be difficult for golf enthusiasts. Another great offer is the Platinum Medal Golf at Sea Island package, which begins at $615 per night. This deal also gets you a room at The Lodge or The Cloister and one round of golf every day of your stay. But this one adds in daily lunch at The Lodge Men’s Locker Room and a welcome gift courtesy of the golf club and the hotel.
Experienced golfers should consider the intensive Train Like a Pro package, which focuses on honing your game. In two days, you’ll go to a one-hour golf fitness evaluation, two-hour full swing instruction course with a professional instructor on the national level and a two-hour on-course lesson with Dr. Morris Pickens, a sports performance specialist. You have the option of playing as much golf as your arms allow on the Seaside and Plantation courses for $125 extra as well. -
On June 22Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Where can I practice my swing at The Sea Island Golf Club?
Not everyone who takes a swing at The Sea Island Golf Club is a PGA professional, and even world-renowned players need to practice. At Sea Island’s facility, you’ll find a professional driving range with 300 yards of teeing area, four practice greens, five practice tees and three approach areas with greens and many different bunkers. Needless to say, you have a lot of options when it comes time to practice your swing. Many of these practice areas can be found in The Sea Island Golf Learning Center, which was designed to help golfers practice before their big game. Signing up for clinics or customizable programs at the facility will get you the individual attention you need to succeed. -
On June 22Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Can I buy golf equipment at The Sea Island Golf Club?
The three perfectly manicured courses along the Atlantic Ocean at The Sea Island Golf Club may very well inspire you to invest in some shiny new golf equipment. Luckily, the luxury golf club houses a pro shop that both sells and rents equipment and golf apparel. Venture to the first floor of The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club and peruse Titleist and Cobra clubs, golf shoes and official sports apparel by the likes of Ralph Lauren and Bobby Jones. After spending time at the pro shop, it’s more than likely you’ll come away with golf-appropriate wardrobe additions and the latest in equipment. Here’s an incentive to splurge: When you buy new clubs at The Sea Island Golf Club’s pro shop, you also will receive a complimentary signature box of Sea Island golf balls, which will serve as a reminder of your fantastic golf outings at the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel. -
On June 22Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What is the dress code on the golf courses at The Sea Island Golf Club?
Once you’ve reserved a tee time at The Sea Island Golf Club, start considering outfits that adhere to the dress code. We say this because the luxury golf club, not unlike many others, doesn’t permit casual clothing on the courses. Our Forbes Travel Guide editors caution against wearing anything you can go running in, like cutoffs and athletic or tennis shorts. Blue jeans are never permitted on the golf course, and T-shirts, crew-neck shirts and tank tops should be left at home. While golf is indeed a competitive sport, it’s of the sophisticated variety. Khaki walking and Bermuda shorts are allowed — just make sure they sit about three and a half inches or more above your knee. Men are asked to wear collared shirts at all times, while women are expected to dress conservatively by avoiding athletic wear or revealing clothing of any kind. Lastly, sandals are not allowed on the golf course, so it may be wise to invest in some soft-soled golf shoes. -
On June 22Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What is the pace of play for the golf courses at The Sea Island Golf Club?
Typically, the pace of play at The Sea Island Golf Club is up to four hours and 15 minutes per round. No matter which course you choose — Seaside, Plantation or Retreat — expect to play all afternoon at this coastal Georgia golf club at the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club. While playing, you’ll notice golf staff members monitoring your pace of play in order to keep things moving along. People travel from far and wide to try golf at this breathtaking oceanside location — especially the Seaside Course, host of the PGA Tour’s McGladrey Classic — so it’s best to be considerate of those who are scheduled to play a round after you. Don’t fret: The allotted amount of time for each round will allow you to soak in the natural beauty of the course and play a rousing game at the same time.
