Destination: Sea Island

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The Seaside Course, designed by Tom Fazio, will host the McGladrey Classic.

Oct. 5, 2010
By LINKS Magazine

Tournament host Davis Love III will make players welcome at the McGladrey Classic, held at this golf resort in southeast Georgia that has been one of the country's most popular luxury getaways for decades.

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GOLF

Plantation: Routed through moss-draped oaks and around tidal creeks, this Rees Jones renovation of a Walter Travis original has well-bunkered greens that put a premium on approach shots.

Seaside: Tom Fazio took two separate nines and created a links-like design along the Intracoastal Waterway. Punctuated by distinctive dunes, the host course of the McGladrey Classic has a timeless look that harkens to the 1920s, when the resort was founded.

Learning Center: In addition to an expansive range, the center offers a number of different programs taught by a stable of top teachers who also coach several PGA Tour stars.

ACTIVITIES & AMENITIES

Cloister Spa: The resort's new 65,000-square-foot spa and fitness facility is one of the most impressive anywhere, making it a lot easier to get in a workout followed by a rejuvenating massage in one of its 23 treatment rooms.

Shooting School: Even beginners can enjoy this facility, which features sporting clays, skeet ranges and an air-rifle program that is a safe way to introduce kids to shooting.

Yacht Club: Take advantage of the resort's location between the ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, whether you want to go crabbing in the marsh or head out for deep-sea fishing in the Atlantic Ocean.

DINING

Big George's: This newly renovated seafood house featuring a casual atmosphere has an impressive menu to match the views of Sea Island Beach.

Colt & Alison: Overlooking the Plantation course's 18th hole, this intimate steakhouse has cozy booths, a wood-burning fireplace and some of the best ingredients available.

Georgian Room: For a unique dining experience, try the resort's showcase restaurant, where you can enjoy modern Southern cuisine in an elegant setting. For an even more memorable meal, reserve the Chef's Table.