What is the best time of year to golf in Sea Island?

Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov (Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov). Coastal mild

How much does a golf trip to Sea Island cost?

Plan on $1,460–$7,350 per golfer for a 4-night trip including lodging, rounds, food and ground transport. Flights are extra.

What airport should I fly into for Sea Island?

JAX, about 75 miles from the resort area. Most national hubs offer non-stop service via Jacksonville.

How many days should I plan for a Sea Island golf trip?

4 nights is the sweet spot — enough for 3 full rounds plus a rest or sightseeing day.

Is Sea Island good for buddy trips?

Yes — popular with Couples, Special occasion, Serious golfers. Quieter evenings, ideal for golf-focused groups.

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Georgia

Sea Island

Five-star Southern hospitality with seaside golf.

LuxuryCouples

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Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Typical trip: 3 nights · 3 rounds
Typical cost: $2,500–$5,000; per golfer, excl. flights
Nearest airport: JAX; ~75 min drive

Why go

Why Sea Island

Sea Island is America's premier golf resort destination, where three world-class courses meet five-star luxury on Georgia's stunning Golden Isles coastline. Home to the Ryder Cup and Walker Cup, this exclusive enclave delivers championship-caliber golf alongside pristine beaches and unmatched Southern hospitality. If you're serious about golf and serious about indulgence, Sea Island belongs at the top of your bucket list.

Resort comfort
Full-service lodging and the polish of a destination resort.

Best for

Luxury
Couples

Season

When to go

Best in Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Jun, Sep, Dec–Feb can work well too. Jul–Aug is playable but usually less comfortable. Weather varies year to year.

Best months
Good shoulder months
Less ideal weather

The golf

Courses worth building the trip around

Resort

Seaside Course

Ranked #50 in the U.S. · Tom Fazio (redesign)

$425 · Official rate

Resort

Plantation Course

Resort guests can book · Rees Jones (redesign)

$335 · Official rate

Resort

Retreat Course

Resort guests can book · Davis Love III

$245 · Official rate

Rates are per round for visitors and vary by month and guest type. "Official rate" is published by the course; everything else is an estimate.

What it costs

What a trip here costs

$2,500–$5,000

Typical per golfer for a 3-night trip, flights not included.

Sample trip breakdown · November

Golf (incl. tips, carts): $1,110
Lodging: $1,140
Food & drinks: $480
Local transportation: $130
Flights: Not included

Estimates, not live prices. Costs change with the month, the courses you pick, your lodging and how the group shares rooms.

Where to stay

Stay in Sea Island / St. Simons
Where TeeTrip's sample trip is based — closest to the core courses.
The Cloister at Sea Island
The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club
King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort

Getting there

Nearest airport: JAX
Airport to Sea Island: ~75 min drive
Rental car: Useful
Flight or drive: Depends on your city

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Sample trip

A sample TeeTrip

What TeeTrip's planner builds for four golfers in November: 3 nights, 3 rounds, based in Sea Island / St. Simons. Nothing here is reserved — change any of it.

$2,860 estimated per golfer

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Sample trip · Sea Island

Day 1
Arrival
Welcome dinner at Georgian Room
Day 2
Golf day
Round 1: Seaside Course · ~10 min
Day 3
Golf day
Round 2: Plantation Course · ~10 min
Day 4
Final round & departure
Final round: Retreat Course · ~10 min

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