Hole 12 at Seaview Golf Resort (The Bay Course)

Par 4 • 320 Yards • Galloway, New Jersey

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Hole 12 at Seaview's historic Bay Course showcases the timeless design principles of Donald Ross in a compact yet strategic par 4. This hole epitomizes the classic resort golf experience that has welcomed players for over a century at this storied New Jersey venue. The small green demands precision over power, rewarding thoughtful course management.

Tees:

320y311y275y

Green:40y × 27y

Fairway @250y:58y wide

6 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 320 yds
Green: 5636 sq ft
Bunkers: 6

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

At only 320 yards, this short par 4 offers strategic options. The fairway is generous at 55 yards wide at the 200-yard mark, making it safe to hit driver or 3-wood off the tee for longer hitters looking to get close to the green.

hazard warning

Three bunkers guard the approach zone - one at 167.5 yards and two more at 224.8 and 250.2 yards from the tee. Position your tee shot between the 200-250 yard range to avoid these hazards while setting up an optimal approach angle.

approach

With the green measuring 5,636 square feet (40 yards deep by 27 yards wide), club selection is critical for this short iron approach. The relatively narrow width means precision is more important than distance control.

tee shot

Conservative players should consider laying up with a 4 or 5-iron to the 150-yard range, avoiding all bunkers and leaving a comfortable wedge into the green. The fairway actually widens slightly to 58 yards at the 250-yard mark for those who can carry the bunkers.

green

This Donald Ross-designed green rewards accuracy over aggression. At 27 yards wide, missing the green laterally will likely result in difficult recovery shots, so aim for the center of the putting surface rather than chasing pins.

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This 320-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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Scoring Tip

With bunkers guarding the green, pick the side with the most room and let the slope feed the ball toward the pin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 320-yard par 4, most players will hit 3-wood or driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 12?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered.

How big is the green on hole 12?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 12?

This hole is a birdie opportunity if you find the fairway. This shorter par 4 rewards accuracy off the tee with a short iron approach.

Can I practice hole 12 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Seaview Golf Resort (The Bay Course). You can play this exact 320-yard par 4 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 →