While I have played numerous courses in the area (Kiawah’s
Turtle Point, Osprey, Cougar, and Oak Point), I have yearned to get on at least
one of the two courses at Seabrook, known as Crooked Oaks and Ocean Winds. Both
of these courses are considered the resort courses on Seabrook Island. These
courses require staying on the island via the Seabrook Island Resort, or you
better at least know someone on Seabrook to play on as a guest. I have not
played these courses but have walked a few fairways a few years back when I was
on to Seabrook during an island tour (touring a few homes with a realtor).
Crooked Oaks
Crooked Oaks which I consider more the inland course is a
6,754 yard course offering up a slope rating of 139. The course was designed by
Robert Trent Jones, Sr. One of the unique features to this course, aside from
it majestic oaks is the bent grass greens. Speaking of those oaks, shot
selection will require precision due to the nature of these tight fairways and
smaller sized greens. Prices for play at Seabrook Island Resort’s Crooked Oaks
range from $93 to $170. The costs can be lower depending upon amenity cards
that may be included with rental. Tee time discounts of 50% also should be
considered if teeing off after three p.m.
Ocean Winds Golf Course
This course designed by Robert Byrd Sr. is over 6,765
yards with a slop rating of 139. The par 72 course features 9 holes that
meander through marsh and forest. The back nine works its way back to the Ocean
with picturesque fairways. This course is teeming with wildlife be it egrets or
alligators. The course plays much more narrow on the inland front nine, with
the back nine playing more open, however the wind becomes a nuisance off the
tee box.
For more information on playing golf on Seabrook, please
visit www.discoverseabrook.com
