Hole 1 at Seaview Golf Resort (The Bay Course)
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 357 yds
- Stroke index
- 9
- Hazards
- 7 bunkers
Hole 1 map
21 yd wide × 27 yd deep · 2.2 ft total elevation range
Light = gentler slope · Red = steeper slope
White lines: 1 foot of elevation. Arrows: downhill. General terrain, not a pin read.
Approach from bottom
Contour source
USGS 1 Meter 18 x54y437 NJ_South_Jersey_Lidar_2018_B18 · collection 2019
Map source & reference
Mapbox Satellite composite · capture date not provided. Green at the top; the labeled map reference is below.
Scorecard yardage is for Blue tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Blue tees · Par 4 · 357 yards
The plan for No. 1
Work between the long right-side bunker and the sand nearer the green. A fairway start leaves a simpler second shot than a recovery from either edge.
Off the tee
The long bunker runs down the right of the landing corridor. Favor the open fairway to its left, allowing room for your normal dispersion.
Approach & recovery
Sand pinches the entrance on both sides of the small green. Take the center target rather than trying to thread an approach toward an edge flag.
On the green
Read the contour panel before the approach. Favor an uphill leave when the pin allows it, and make pace control the first priority from outside comfortable range.
Watch for
- Right-side fairway sand and bunkers around the green make lateral accuracy more valuable than extra rollout.
Hole 1 Green Complex & Slope
USGS 3DEP terrain analysis
Green size: 3,480 sq ft
Course and tournament history
Historical context for the course and venue. Each entry identifies the event or course it describes.
Sam Snead
In 1942, during the PGA Championship played on The Pines course, Sam Snead won his first of seven Majors with a remarkable 60-foot chip-in, also known as The Shot
Source →
How did Hole 1 play?
How did this hole play today?
Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Blue tees · 357 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
↓
For this 357-yard par 4, most players will hit 3-wood or driver to set up a comfortable approach.
How difficult is hole 1?
↓
This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered, small green.
How big is the green on hole 1?
↓
The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.
What's a good score on hole 1?
↓
This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.