Traditional NC Border Public
Sea Trail Golf Club - Jones Course
The Rees Jones course at Sea Trail opened in 1990 in Sunset Beach and plays to a par 72 of 6,711 yards. It is a manageable, well routed resort layout whose conditioning has been inconsistent.
Designed by Rees Jones
- Par
- 72
- Yards
- 6,711
- Slope
- 135
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1990
- Greens
- Bermuda
Why groups book it
What you are paying for at Sea Trail Golf Club - Jones Course
The pedigree
Rees Jones
A Traditional layout that opened in 1990 and plays to a par of 72 over 6,711 yards.
The test
Slope 135
6,711 yards and a slope of 135. Enough teeth to be worth the tee time, fair enough that the whole group finishes with a card worth signing.
The greens
Bermuda
Putting surfaces are Bermuda. The practice ground carries a chipping green, a driving range, a practice bunker and a putting green, so the speed is no surprise on the first green.
The verdict
3.8 out of 5
Across 986 reviews left by golfers who booked through us, 65% scored Sea Trail Golf Club - Jones Course four stars or better. None of it is edited and none of it is paid for.
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The course
The golf at Sea Trail Golf Club - Jones Course
At 6,711 yards this is the shortest of the three Sea Trail layouts in raw length, and the slope of 135 comes from shaping rather than distance. Jones gave it a traditional routing with plenty of sand, and the practice facility here includes a bunker alongside the chipping green, driving range and putting green, which is a hint about what the round asks of you. Bermuda greens and a Medium difficulty rating make it approachable for a mixed group, and reviewers who liked it used words like decent track and great track.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Access
- Public
- Style
- Traditional
- Practice
- Chipping Green, Driving Range, Practice Bunker, Putting Green
- Address
- 75A Clubhouse Rd, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
The layout is not what divides opinion. Greens are. Across 222 sampled reviews the most common words are course, greens, shape and condition, and the sentiment attached to greens is frequently negative. Comments include nice layout with greens in bad shape, fairways okay and greens terrible, and one reviewer who felt the greens were in worse condition than most area courses. Bunkers draw the same criticism, with golfers reporting traps that need sand and sandy areas that are not well defined. Others were happier, describing very nice conditions and praising the starters, cart staff and pro shop by name.
The split across 1,070 reviews is the clearest picture available. The average is 3.80, and the shape of the ratings is telling: 415 golfers gave four stars, more than the 286 who gave five. Another 264 gave three stars, 82 gave two and 23 gave one. That is the profile of a course most people find good rather than memorable. Several reviewers compared it directly to the other Sea Trail courses and rated it better than the Byrd, which is useful if you are choosing between them. Others measured it against courses elsewhere in the region and found it a step down from what they were used to at Pawleys Island. One group called it a good opening day course, which is probably the fairest single line about it. Ask about recent green conditions before booking, since that is the variable that decides how your group rates the day.
The look
Sea Trail Golf Club - Jones Course in pictures
Getting there
75A Clubhouse Rd, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Course reviews
What golfers said about Sea Trail Golf Club - Jones Course
Every one of these was left by a golfer who booked through us and played the course. Nothing is edited and nothing is paid for.
- 5 star 26%
- 4 star 39%
- 3 star 25%
- 2 star 8%
- 1 star 2%
It was a good opening day course for us but not as nice a course as we were used to in Pawleys Island
Courses not in as good as condition as others
Another great track. Very nice conditions. Hope to play it again soon
Jones was also in great shape. We needed to change our tee time and Rob was able to make that happen. Again, the starters, cart staff, prosbop and cart girls were all great!
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Sand traps need sand and inconsistent
The Jones course was in terrible shape. The greens were in worse shape than most of the area courses. They need to get the cart paths installed on Maples. Way too much sand, and the sand areas were not well defined.
A lot better conditions and nice layout so much better than Byrd course!
Decent track a lot better conditions than Byrd
All three courses were great. Each has a little different character but enjoyable tracts.
We liked this course too. We were told this course was to be redone. If that is true I’m sure it will be a great course. Both courses were different and we enjoyed playing both of them.
Hope they get the greens better
Greens needs work
Nice layout. Greens were in bad shape
Course was fine but it was COLD and breezy the morning we played
The best of the three great layout great course conditions this is five plus
This also was a great course probably the best of three great challenge highly recommend.
Could use a little work
Greens were perfect
Course was in good shape. Good staff
I liked the layout even thou it was wet
Course was very wet when we played it due to weather
We enjoyed the course very much!
Greens were bad.
The greens were in bad shape.
Fairways were okay. Greens were terrible.
Greens were rough in great need of re vamp
Better than Maples
some greens were in terrible shape had to move our ball to have a fair putt on some holes because they were in such bad shape
greens are scheduled to be replaced in '26 apparently, that will help.
Greens were dead and spotty. We should get a partial refund on that round… one of the worse greens we’ve played in 25 years coming to Myrtle! Do not send anyone else there!!
Some greens were not in their best shape when we played but was as beautiful course.
Greens were not great. The speed was idle but the conditioning on the greens were not as good as the others. Too much poa and bald spots.
Looking forward to playing this course again, layout and conditions are very good.
Jones was awesome too. Greens need a little work, but overall great!!!
Jones course better than Byrd. Enjoyed the Jones course experience. The guy loading us on the carts was a little rude.
Greens in bad shape
greens were terrible
Greens weren’t in very good shape.
4+ Greens were nice, slightly bumpy from poanna. Cart trails needed a little work. Always one of our favorites.
Love the layout. Greens were terrible.
Greens in terrible condition
Good course. Recommend they at 150 yard posts/markers visible from the tee
greens in terrible shape, no grass.
Nice layout, greens nice, rolling at 8, only issue is for a Golf resprt and not having a range is big miss, too bad that we weren’t able to warm up before
Did enjoy this course. They were still doing renovation to the clubhouse so had to check in at the conference centre. Assuming the proshop has a patio for after golf beer I'd go back. Course condition were ok and staff were very friendly.
Did not play this course
did not play this one
Greens in bad shape.
Greens were atrocious
Very poor greens. Condition, of course was subpar. Disappointed to have members of our group drive all the way from Maryland to play on a dirt filled course and disease riddled green.
Reply from the courseHi Jim, I saw your review of The Jones Course that it was not in great shape. I am only hearing about this myself. The Jones Course which used to be the star at Sea Trail and my favorite....I am set to play it on Sunday to see for myself I was also surprised at your comments about Rivers Edge which is never a problem condition-wise. In looking at some reviews from other folks recently there was no mention of anything bad. I am glad you all still had fun Stay in touch about your next package....we are already booking next Fall 2025 at a good pace.
The accommodations were good but course not in good condition at all. Almost all of the green were lost
Very poor condition. Greens were bad with a lot of them not having any grass.
A little rough around the edges. New owners and expansion of housing in the area made the experience a 3
Overall course was in good condition; however, most of the greens were struggling.
Greens were in bad shape fairways nice
Vacation rentals
Where to stay near Sea Trail Golf Club - Jones Course
These are the three closest places we book to the course, measured as the drive from the clubhouse rather than in a straight line, so the morning run to the first tee stays short. Lodging is quoted with the golf as one price.
1.2 miles away
Sea Trail Resort Villas
The closest stay we book to Sea Trail Golf Club - Jones Course, about 1.2 miles by road, with bar/lounge on site.
- Bar/Lounge
- Outdoor Kids Pool
- Outdoor Pool
6.9 miles away
Village at the Glens
Roughly 6.9 miles from the first tee in Little River, with community outdoor pool.
- Community Outdoor Pool
- FREE Parking
- FREE Wi-Fi
8.0 miles away
Crow Creek Villas
Roughly 8.0 miles from the first tee in Calabash, with community outdoor pool.
- Community Outdoor Pool
- Elevator
- FREE Parking
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