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
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
16
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
87.5%
Recommend this course
35 out of 40 reviews
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4.2
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
15
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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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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Best in area.

Nice course but disappointed with start. Almost always feel my GN status.a plus.. Tee off delayed as one of course’s pros gave on course lesson to three golfers as we had to watch them for six holes.

Second cut high narrowing fairways and resulting in making course difficult

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
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Amenities Fair
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Conditions Good
Value Good
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Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
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Conditions Good
Value Good
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Hot weather
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Excellent time at the Bay Course

The course condition was great and pace of play was more than acceptable (round took 4hours). I love playing The Bay Course and this experience further reinforces my sentiment. A big thumbs up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Excellent facility

Best public course at the shore without a doubt. The bay course is challenging and have wonderful scenic views of Atlantic City and the pines course is a fun and challenging layout, I feel like the pines gets a reputation bc it's "not" the bay course but it's a great course in its own right without the views and the green head flies that come with the bay course. Everything at seaview is exceptional, the food, staff, pro shop, locker rooms is all great and it truly has a old club feel which I love.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Expected more for the money

Overall the course was average. I assumed playing a couple weeks after the LPGA was there that the course would be in much better shape. There was weeds in the sand traps, lots of dead grass patches around, etc. I didn't think it was worth the $185 price tag. I have played other courses in the area for a lot cheaper and have been more satisfied. Great setting and views though...they just need to keep it up a bit better!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 115
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not Worth the Money

Not sure why the significant price increase. Course has always been in good shape but it is definitely not worth 165$ per round. There are many other courses in the area that I would play before I played the bay again.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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