Sea Island / St. Simons Golf Trip Planning Guide
Sea Island is one of America's premier golf resorts with three championship courses, including Seaside and Plantation, both designed by Rees Jones and Tom Fazio. The RSM Classic PGA Tour event calls it home. St. Simons Island next door adds craft breweries, seafood joints, and a more casual vibe for the off-course hours.
4 courses · 5 restaurants · 3 bars · 6 activities
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
BQK (20 min drive)
$50–$450
$500/night
4 of 4
~$408/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Sea Island / St. Simons. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Sea Island Golf Club - Seaside Course — links, $250–$450 · 4.6★
Tom Fazio design hosting the RSM Classic. Ocean-side links with sweeping marsh and Atlantic views.
The Georgian Room at Sea Island — upscale, $$$$
Forbes Five-Star dining. Jacket-required elegance with impeccable coastal cuisine.
Iguanas Seafood Restaurant & Tiki Bar — tiki · Open late
Tiki bar on the St. Simons pier. Frozen drinks and ocean views. The group gathering spot.
Day 2
Sea Island Golf Club - Retreat Course — parkland, $150–$300 · 4.6★
Davis Love III and Mark Love design on St. Simons. Avenue of Oaks entrance is unforgettable.
Sea Strike Bowling & Pub — 2-3 hours, $25–$50/pp
Six-lane bowling alley with pub food and drinks at Sea Island resort. Competitive, group-friendly, and no skill required. Book all six lanes for the crew.
Southern Soul BBQ — bbq, $
Gas station BBQ that's nationally recognized. Brisket, ribs, and banana pudding. A must-stop.
Palm Coast Brewing — brewpub
Local craft brewery on St. Simons. Small-batch beers and a relaxed taproom.
Day 3
Sea Island Golf Club - Plantation Course — parkland, $200–$375 · 4.4★
Rees Jones redesign through live oaks and lagoons. More traditional than Seaside and equally excellent.
Sea Island Shooting School — 2-3 hours, $100–$200/pp
World-class sporting clays and instruction. Orvis-endorsed and group-friendly.
Halyards Restaurant — seafood, $$$
Upscale seafood in the St. Simons village. Creative coastal plates and a strong wine list.
Brogen's South — sports bar · Open late
St. Simons village pub with live music and a big patio. The late-night anchor.
Course-by-Course Guide
Sea Island / St. Simons has 4 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 4 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Sea Island Golf Club - Seaside Course
Bucket ListTom Fazio design hosting the RSM Classic. Ocean-side links with sweeping marsh and Atlantic views.
Sea Island Golf Club - Plantation Course
PremiumRees Jones redesign through live oaks and lagoons. More traditional than Seaside and equally excellent.
Sea Island Golf Club - Retreat Course
PremiumDavis Love III and Mark Love design on St. Simons. Avenue of Oaks entrance is unforgettable.
The King and Prince Golf Course
SolidJoe Lee design on St. Simons. Great value round to balance the Sea Island splurge days.
Where to Stay
Sea Island / St. Simons has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $500/night for the whole house.
$800–$2500/night
Sleeps 8–12 · Sea Island Resort
$500–$1600/night
Sleeps 10–16 · St. Simons Island
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Georgian Room at Sea Island
$$$$Forbes Five-Star dining. Jacket-required elegance with impeccable coastal cuisine.
Southern Soul BBQ
$Gas station BBQ that's nationally recognized. Brisket, ribs, and banana pudding. A must-stop.
Halyards Restaurant
$$$Upscale seafood in the St. Simons village. Creative coastal plates and a strong wine list.
Crab Trap
$Casual waterfront seafood on St. Simons. Fresh catch, hush puppies, and cold beer.
Bennie's Red Barn
$$St. Simons tradition since 1954. Steaks grilled over an open oak flame in a classic old-school setting. Welcomes large groups and tour buses.
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Iguanas Seafood Restaurant & Tiki Bar
Late NightTiki bar on the St. Simons pier. Frozen drinks and ocean views. The group gathering spot.
Palm Coast Brewing
Local craft brewery on St. Simons. Small-batch beers and a relaxed taproom.
Brogen's South
Late NightSt. Simons village pub with live music and a big patio. The late-night anchor.
Activities Beyond Golf
6 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Sea Strike Bowling & Pub
Six-lane bowling alley with pub food and drinks at Sea Island resort. Competitive, group-friendly, and no skill required. Book all six lanes for the crew.
Sea Island Shooting School
World-class sporting clays and instruction. Orvis-endorsed and group-friendly.
Golden Isles Fishing Charter
Inshore redfish and offshore bottom fishing in the Golden Isles.
St. Simons Lighthouse & Village Walk
Climb the 1872 lighthouse for panoramic views, then walk the village shops.
Sea Island Spa
Forbes Five-Star spa. Post-golf recovery at its finest.
Kayak Eco Tour
Guided paddle through Georgia marshlands with dolphin sightings.
Getting There
Fly into Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) — it's a 20-minute drive to Sea Island / St. Simons. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Golden Isles Transportation and Island Limo). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.