Sea Pines · Private
Sea Pines Country Club
George W. Cobb's 1962 design is the original golf course within Sea Pines — predating Harbour Town by seven years. This is the private member club, entirely separate from the resort's public-access courses. The layout reflects Cobb's classic Lowcountry sensibility: tree-lined corridors, measured bunkering, and a traditional routing that rewards course management over power. It is a quieter, more intimate experience than the resort courses next door, with a members-first atmosphere that keeps the pace unhurried. For those fortunate enough to receive an invitation, it offers a glimpse of Sea Pines as it was before the resort era.
Designer
George W. Cobb
Holes / Par
18 holes · Par 72
Yardage
6500 (championship) / 5000 (forward)
Opened
1962
Signature
What makes this course memorable
The original 1962 George W. Cobb layout — the private member club within Sea Pines, entirely distinct from the resort's public-access courses.
Difficulty
Who this course suits
A traditional layout with a consistent test for members. Less demanding than Harbour Town but more private in character than the resort courses.
Best for
- Sea Pines Country Club members and invited guests
- Players seeking a historic, private Lowcountry experience
Not ideal for
- Resort visitors and the general public (private member club — no public access)
Course details
Rates, facilities & policies
Green fees
Private — member and guest access only. Not open to resort visitors or the general public.
Dress code
Private club dress code applies.
Cart
Optional — additional charge
Rental clubs
Available — confirm rates with pro shop
Walking
Permitted
Twilight rates
Not available
Caddies
Not available
Practice area
Full practice facility.
Planning
Seasonal notes & aerification
Seasonal timing
Spring and fall are ideal.
Aerification
Greens typically aerified in late summer.
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