A view over a pond at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center.
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4.0
430 Reviews (430)
5 Stars
136
4 Stars
197
3 Stars
70
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
86.0%
Recommend this course
368 out of 430 reviews
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4.0
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
88.9%
Recommend this course
24 out of 27 reviews
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4.0
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
87.7%
Recommend this course
57 out of 65 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6754 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.2
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Sea Trail Golf Resort - The Rees Jones Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (1990) Greg Muirhead (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "The Mel Sole Golf School at Sea Trail Golf Resort"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Single Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed No

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2019 #9)

Reviews

4.0
430 Reviews (430)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 12
Bunkers 9
Forced Carries 9
This course/club is great for:
Group Getaways 7
Playing Multiple Courses 7
A Weekend Splurge 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 9
At a Resort 6

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 10/27/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314161449296. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

RST

Certainly someone can do something to make the first area you see more appealing. A little white paint. A weed whacker. I know the cart guys are pretty busy but this first impressions area could take some TLC. The range and putting green could be much better.

I thoroughly enjoyed the course on a wet windy day. I’ll be back — heard it’s under new management. I have high hopes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/17/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, u000004857454. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout and condition. Excellent staff. Good and helpful info from starter.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 10/17/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, u000006238938. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center!

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not Good Conditions

Jones in times past has been in pristine condition. Now they have ripped up the driving range and removed many buffering trees to make room for 30 houses. The course has not been maintained and the cart paths in several areas have been destroyed by earth moving equipment. Sand traps are washed out. I hate to ever rate a course badly, but this one was quite disappointing.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/10/2023

Hi, PappyJoe132! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout, great staff

The course had a lot of construction goin on around it, but the fairways and greens were in good shape. The starters were helpful and would recommend playing one of the three courses here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/03/2023

Hello Jam,

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the construction. We appreciate your understanding and are glad to hear that you found the fairways and greens in good shape. Thank you for recommending our courses and for taking the time to leave a review.

Thank you for choosing Sea Trail Golf Resort.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, but starter needs to do a better job.

Arrived about an hour before tee time and greeted cheerfully by staff at the bag drop. Starter could have done a better job sending golfers out to the course. Caught up to the group in front of me on the 2nd hole and they told me there were groups in front already getting backed up. I joined the twosome that was behind me, I started by myself, to help reduce waiting between shots. The starter should have paired us up if he knew what he was doing. While the course layout was a nice challenge and fair, pace of play was particularly slow. No marshals were present at any time to help speed up play. At one point, there were three groups waiting on a tee box. With that being said, I liked the course and would play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/02/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the pace of play and the lack of marshals on the course. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration to improve our operations. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the course and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good round but could use a lttle help

We like thus course but had a couple of complaints. When we arrived the starter never checked when our tee time was. we went in and payed and were 20 minutes early, went back out and the stff was tking care of a group of six locals. ///thgey had not started to load our bags, and when I asked what the starting tie for the group they were working on they said it was after ours. they then rushed to get us setup and put us out with this large group right on our tail for the first few holes. The course was in relatively good condition but the rough was a little long and the greens were a little slow but were true.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, u314159926639. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/23/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, lAQo8AeWKcA2yNJnnAcd. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center!

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/03/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, pablo4431831. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sea Trail Jones - hard times

I used to play the Jones regularly and thought it was one of the best area courses. What a disappointment to find the inconsistent bumpy greens and poorly maintained bunkers. Fairways and tee boxes were okay. The greens were also only about 70% their original size as the fringe has clearly been allowed to overtake the greens surfaces over the years.
I won’t be back unless the greens are redone. It’s a shame because the Jones is still a fun layout and could be a nice place to play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/31/2023

We apologize for the disappointment you experienced with our course conditions, specifically the inconsistent greens and poorly maintained bunkers. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we strive to improve our course for all players. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for considering the potential of our layout.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

July -2023

Great layout and a lot of fun. The greens were in a bit of rough shape but I’m not going to complain for the value and the heat we have had this week. Staff was very courteous.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/31/2023

teandrewvt, thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Good course needs some work

The course has a great layout but the greens need alot of work

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/31/2023

We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that you feel the greens need improvement. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great pace and good fairways

Great pace for the round. Fairways in decent shape. Greens need significant attention.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/11/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, alderts. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens need help.

Great course. Played from the White tees and it was fair but challenging for this 14 handicapper. Tee boxes in rough shape but ya get to put a stick in the ground so no big deal other that looks. Fairways were ok. Greens very not very consistent. Some in very
Bad shape. If they sent some money here it could be a very nice 5 star course. For the money I paid $60 on a Beautiful Early July morning it was worth it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/10/2023

Hi, Buzztour1. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Open but a good challenge for the average golfer

Other than being July and hot, course was in great shape. It is set up to challenge the average golfer. I would definitely play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/11/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, u314161232607. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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Commented on 07/12/2023

Hello, u314163665939. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Jones golf course at sea trail

Course was in good condition considering the hot weather for the area. The greens were beat up with ball marks that had not been repaired by previous players.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/06/2023

Hi, u314164069700. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall Good

The range and practice putting facility were closed but the course itself was in great shape!

Biggest issue was the guys at bag drop, they were the opposite of friendly. It was like they expected everyone to know what was going on. Was told multiple times to wait and it wasn’t until there was a direct question that they told us the range was closed. They eventually loaded the bags but didn’t make it seem like we could go get until 10 minutes later they asked why we were still there. Let one cart in our party take off towards the first tee before yelling at the second cart to go get them for going the wrong way because we were supposed to go off #10, but that had not been communicated previously.

Staff in the pro shop was friendly despite some card reader issues. Overall I would recommend playing there despite the issues at bag drop.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/06/2023

Hi, dahuff. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rude Greeting

The person at the bag drop was rude and very dishonest. We were an hour late from our tee time but we had called and was told that there were times available and that they should be able to get us in. However, when we arrived at the bag drop we were told by the person that was working that the next tee time available was not until 4:30 and they were super busy and we had gotten there at 2:40. We told him that we had spoke to Kevin who works at the counter that we shouldn’t have any issues. He also addd that he didn’t know who Kevin was. Anyways, we spoke with Kevin when we checked in and he assured us that we shouldn’t have any issues. We got on right away and did not see any other group the whole time we played. Just felt like the man at the bag drop wanted to make sure he goes him early. Not a good first impression if u want people to come back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/03/2023

Hello, superdad2x. Thank you for visiting us at Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center and taking the time to write a review. We are sorry to hear that your experience didn't quite live up to your expectations. We will share your feedback with our staff to make corrections and improvements. Any feedback is greatly appreciated so that we can improve your future experiences at our course. Thanks again for choosing us.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Missing marshal

Not overly challenging, lots of dips and mounds in fairways make approach shots trickier. Pace of play for a Thursday midday was way too slow. No rangers to be found. By hole 6 there were 4 groups on a par 4. 1 on box, 1 waiting, 1 on fairway, 1 on green. Course was in good condition, no complaints.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/03/2023

Hello, shortleg. Thank you for visiting us at Jones at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center and taking the time to write a review. We are sorry to hear that your experience didn't quite live up to your expectations. We will share your feedback with our staff to make corrections and improvements. Any feedback is greatly appreciated so that we can improve your future experiences at our course. Thanks again for choosing us.

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