Hole 17 at Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside)

Par 3 • 176 Yards • Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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The 17th at Sea Island's Seaside Course embodies the pure links golf that earned Bobby Jones' praise in 1930, calling it "one of the very best nine holes I have ever seen." This is proper links golf where you'll spend as much time reading the wind as reading putts. It's the kind of hole that laughs at you while you're gripping a 5-iron where you'd normally hit a comfortable 7.

Tees:

176y154y141y135y108y

Green:29y × 39y

2 BunkersWater dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 3
Yardage: 176 yds
Green: 5415 sq ft
Bunkers: 2
Water: Yes
Course Slope: 139
Course Rating: 72.6

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This 176-yard par 3 demands precise club selection and wind reading - as Bobby Jones noted, this is 'proper links golf where you spend as much time reading the wind as you do reading putts.' The wind can easily turn a comfortable 7-iron into a gripping 5-iron situation.

hazard warning

Two strategic bunkers guard the approach at 182 yards and 166 yards from the tee. The closer bunker at 166 yards is particularly dangerous as it sits just 10 yards short of the pin, catching shots that come up just short.

green

The generous green measures 5,415 square feet (29 yards by 39 yards), providing a decent target size, but don't let this fool you - wind conditions can make even this sizable green feel much smaller than it appears.

approach

With no fairway landing zones available, this is a pure aerial assault to the green. Focus on committed swings rather than trying to manufacture shots - the 176-yard distance requires full commitment to your club selection.

tee shot

Take extra time on the tee to assess wind direction and strength. This links-style hole, praised by legends like Bobby Jones, rewards patience and proper wind reading over aggressive play - club up when in doubt.

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Scoring Tip

Short par 3s reward precision. Pick the right club for the front-center of the green and trust your swing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What club should I use on this par 3?

At 176 yards, most golfers will need a mid-iron (7-iron to 8-iron) to reach this green. Adjust for elevation, wind, and pin position.

How difficult is hole 17?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: water in play.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 17?

Key hazards include: 2 greenside bunkers; water at 118.3 yards. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 17?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

Where is the best miss on hole 17?

If you're going to miss the green, favor the right side. The left (water) brings more trouble into play and makes recovery difficult.

What's a good score on hole 17?

This hole is a solid par with birdie chances for precise approach shots. Making par is a good result here. Focus on hitting the green and avoiding three-putts.

Can I practice hole 17 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside). You can play this exact par 3 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →