41% match
For Blue tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sea Island Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Retreat Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Retreat, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 21%Aim 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 13%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.3
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Retreat
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Retreat.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@seaisland.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
100 Cloister Drive
Course Description
The Sea Island Company is a prominent hospitality and resort management firm located on the southeastern coast of Georgia, USA. Founded by Howard Coffin in 1926, the company developed Sea Island into a luxury resort destination, highlighted by its flagship hotel, The Cloister, which opened in 1928.Sea Island Company offers a variety of luxury services through its resort properties, including high-end accommodations, fine dining, and recreational activities. Guests can enjoy championship golf courses, beach sports, nature walks, and spa treatments. The resort also provides facilities for weddings, corporate events, and family gatherings, focusing on personalized service and hospitality. With a commitment to tradition, Sea Island has become a favored choice for families, couples, and corporate clients seeking relaxation in a beautiful setting.
forbes five-star • luxury resort • georgia coast • three championship golf courses • golf performance center • coastal resort • spa and wellness • fine dining • group and wedding events • private beach • sea island georgia • the cloister • the lodge • cottages • beach club • sailing and water sports • tennis • golf instruction • club fitting • golf information • golf packages • hospitality • travel • outdoor activities • family vacation
Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Davis Love III
Opened
1928
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Retreat, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron reliability across many par fours where small errors breed bogeys per the ratings. Long par fives tempt rewards but spike risks on off-line starts amid back nine toughness.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727110 yards6501 metersCR 73.9Bogey 98.6Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.6 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | — | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 535 | 416 | 233 | 429 | 412 | 370 | 220 | 538 | 403 | 3556 | 507 | 430 | 193 | 467 | 486 | 376 | 151 | 579 | 365 | 3554 | 7110 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726723 yards6148 metersCR 72.6Bogey 97.0Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.9 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | — | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 518 | 382 | 192 | 424 | 388 | 321 | 175 | 533 | 398 | 3331 | 503 | 384 | 188 | 445 | 462 | 374 | 146 | 525 | 365 | 3392 | 6723 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 726350 yards5806 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.6Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | — | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 495 | 373 | 176 | 394 | 359 | 293 | 151 | 512 | 380 | 3133 | 485 | 372 | 164 | 403 | 444 | 357 | 132 | 505 | 355 | 3217 | 6350 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Retreat
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
82% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
78% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim21%
Scoring21%
10 Week Flagship Program for Retreat
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Retreat. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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65% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Scoring18%
Trajectory18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim26%
Accuracy18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Distance Control31%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control31%
Alignment22%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim25%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring28%
Aim11%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
53% match
For Black tees
Control distance precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Scoring32%
Alignment13%
31% match
For Black tees
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
53% match
For Black tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
66% match
For Black tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy22%
Aim14%
65% match
For Black tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
48% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
35% match
For Black tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Black tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
73% match
For Black tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
40% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started62% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Alignment25%
Scoring17%
64% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim21%
Dispersion17%
72% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring30%
Distance Control12%
64% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
65% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
74% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
66% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Trajectory13%
Precision13%
65% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim29%
Distance Control18%
29% match
For Green tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
61% match
For Green tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
Aim24%
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Get Started62% match
For Green tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Dispersion14%
Aim13%
73% match
For Green tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
Precision13%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Retreat
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Retreat
Get answers to common questions about playing Retreat and what to expect.
How difficult is Retreat for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Retreat technically exacting. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Retreat?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6730 yards. The back tees extend to 7110.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Retreat?
With a course rating of 73.9 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Retreat and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7110.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Retreat and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Retreat strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 7110.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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