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Seaview - The Bay Course

4.3
627 Reviews (627)
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4.3
627 Reviews (627)
5 Stars
366
4 Stars
182
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
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86.4%
Recommend this course
571 out of 627 reviews
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4.4
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.2%
Recommend this course
37 out of 41 reviews
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4.2
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
83.5%
Recommend this course
76 out of 91 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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 71 6247 yards 69.5 120
White 71 6011 yards 68.4 117
White (W) 71 6011 yards 75.6 131
Gold 71 5017 yards 70.4 124
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Bay Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 69.8/125 359 436 484 377 359 393 190 319 476 3393 367 230 344 415 420 204 377 115 501 2973 6366
White M: 68.0/119 W: 73.6/127 345 421 464 347 291 380 180 302 463 3193 337 221 311 401 403 193 366 104 482 2818 6011
Gold M: 63.5/110 W: 67.7/118 293 341 394 290 255 319 110 288 411 2701 272 179 275 325 321 150 294 92 408 2316 5017
Handicap 9 1 7 11 15 3 17 13 5 10 14 12 6 2 16 8 18 4
Par 4 4 5 4 4 4 3 4 5 37 4 3 4 4 4 3 4 3 5 34 71

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

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4.3
627 Reviews (627)

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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Guy001
Played On
Reviews 13
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Raodrunner
Played On
Reviews 148
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played

Great course

Great course on a beautiful day. Nice layout, great conditions, and friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Norm002
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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yhwang101
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u8710273
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great birthday

Great Birthday spent out on the Bay Course. Love this place.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Dustykirby
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Par 3s

Too much money for Pat 3 tee boxes to be closed down and several white tees on par 4 and parc5 WAY too far ahead. Disappointing.

Greens very bumpy.

I’d like another shot at this course but too many unknowns. Should have know about tee boxes ahead of booking.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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hkshinmd
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u000006285231
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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masnw44
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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u314163332579
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u971622883
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Cmuendel
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Superman59
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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MMGCompany
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Winter Golf At Seaview

Played the Bay Course on 2/22-it was cold (40"s and windy, but gave our 4some a way to get some swings in before our course opens for the season.

I have played this course many times and this time It was a bit ragged, and they are doing a lot of work on the course, taking out trees, clearing brush, par 3 temporary tees, bunkers in a natural state, etc.

It was truly winter golf at a shore course, up against Absecon Bay.! That said, the fairways were in OK shape for the time of year and the fact we had had snow 2 weeks earlier. The greens were EXCELLENT for the time of year, with a true roll, able to hold iron/wedge shots and plenty of speed!

Recommend the Bay Course-Seaview in the off season, when the rates are truly a bargain!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u989249768
Played On
Reviews 114
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u989249768
Played On
Reviews 114
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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ozziex5
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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daveraabe2503
Played On
Reviews 99
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

All PAR 3 Temporary tee boxes needs improvement

Overall the course for nice to play
Fairway and greens are in great shape for this time of the year.
The temporary tee boxes are a disappointment

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Sebastian6140318
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love that course unfortunately, we can only play during the off-season good course good layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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masnw44
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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