Atlantic City Weekly

Share this Story:

Address: 401 South New York Rd.,

Galloway Township

Phone: 748-7680

On the Web: seaviewgolf.com

Details: Seaview offers 36 holes of championship-caliber golf on two courses encompassing 670 acres of pinelands — the Bay Course and the Pines Course. The Bay Course opened in 1914 and was designed by course architect Donald Ross. It is more of a Scottish links design, according to Seaview director of golf Stephen Havrilla, with wide-open spaces and winding fairways. The Pines Course opened as a nine-hole addition in 1926 and was expanded to 18 holes in 1957. It was designed by William Flynn and Howard Toomy and is more of a parkland-style course, with trees lining the fairways. Seaview’s Bay Course was home to the Shoprite LPGA Classic for most of that tournament’s 21-year history until it ended in 2006. It was also the location where Sam Snead won the first of his three PGA Championships in 1942.

Seaview had been under the management of the Marriott hotel chain since 1987. In May 2009, Dolce Hotel and Resorts, which owns 17 properties in the United States and six in Europe, acquired it and hired the Scottsdale, Arizona-based Troon Golf Management company to run its golf operations. Seaview offers a “Golf Pass Program” that allows unlimited access to both courses with all fees included, preferred guest rates, complimentary valet parking, reduced rates at other Troon Golf-managed facilities, discounts on golf instruction, Red Door Spa services and dining (including the resort’s Friday Night Seafood Buffet and Sunday Brunch), and other amenities. It also offers lessons and clinics, and instruction with experienced PGA/LPGA professionals through its affiliation with Bird Golf Schools.

There are two tournaments coming up this fall at Seaview. One is the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation Golf Tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 22, that benefits children in need. Truex, who grew up in Cumberland County, N.J., founded and hosts the tournament, which will be attended by fellow NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip and other celebrities. On Friday, Oct. 2, Seaview will host the 14th annual Sun Bank Golf and Sporting Clays, which benefits the United Way of Atlantic County. For details of these tournaments, see the AC Weekly Golf Guide online at acweekly.com.— Ray Schweibert

Golf Pro Tip: This week’s tip comes from Dan Marshall, head golf professional at Buena Vista Country Club. It has to do with maintaining a positive focus. “The old saying stands true — the hardest thing in golf is to control the six inches between the ears. There are a couple of tips to keep in mind during your round. One is to remain positive. Always try to take something positive out of every shot. Always remind yourself that you can hit that green or make that putt. Two is to focus. It is important to take it one shot at a time. With every shot you should have a specific target, and should keep your eyes on the ball at all times.

“The last is to have fun. Golf is only a game, and it is meant to be enjoyed.”

Good Golf Guide

Phone numbers are 609 area code unless otherwise indicated.

Atlantic City Country Club
1 Leo Fraser Dr., Northfield. 236-4400. Open daily from 8am. Greens fees through Sept.: Mon.-Thurs. $195, after 2pm $150. Fri.-Sun $225/$175 (incl. cart and tax). harrahs.com/golf/atlantic-city-country-club.

Avalon Golf Club
1510 Rt. 9 N., Cape May Court House. 465-4653. Open daily from dawn to dusk. Greens fees through Sept. 7: $84. After 1pm $69; after 3pm $54. Super Wed. $59.95 all day. avalongolfclub.net.

Blue Heron Pines Golf Club
550 W. Country Club Dr., Cologne, off Tilton Rd. 965-1800. 4-star course, 18 holes, Open 7am-6pm. Call for greens fees. blueheronpines.com.

Buena Vista Country Club
Rt. 40 & Country Club Lane, Buena. 856-697-3733. Open 7am-dusk. Weekdays $35, $32 twilight (1pm-close), weekends $45, $35 twilight. 4pm-close $25. Senior discounts and ride & play specials offered.