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Golf and pickleball in St. Simons Island, Sea Island and Brunswick. Find a place to play, understand the access rules and connect directly with each course, court or club.
01 · St. Simons Island
Golf on St. Simons
Choose from public tee times, resort golf and private clubs. Sea Island Resort’s Seaside, Plantation and Retreat courses are physically on St. Simons Island, despite the resort name.
The Club at Sea Palms
5445 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island
- Playing cost & access
- Nonmember tee times are available. Contact the golf shop for the current price and what it includes. No current dollar rate is shown here because it was not published on the official pages reviewed.
- Membership
- Membership options include Signature and Junior Signature. Initiation, dues and member playing fees are by inquiry.
Golf shop: 912 434 5336.
King and Prince Golf Club
100 Tabbystone, St. Simons Island
- Playing cost & access
- The club’s official website reports a comprehensive renovation closure, with reopening planned for late fall 2026 as a fully private club. Confirm reopening directly before making plans.
- Membership
- Current fee schedules are available through the invitation-code membership portal. Ask the club about eligibility, initiation, dues and playing fees.
Club: 912 634 0255. No former public or hotel-guest prices are presented as current.
Seaside at Sea Island Resort
100 Retreat Avenue, St. Simons Island
- Playing cost & access
- 18 holes: $425. 9 holes after 11 a.m.: $315. Published resort rates valid October 19 through December 31, 2026. Access is for Sea Island Club members and eligible resort guests; confirm eligibility when booking. 18 holes include green and cart fees, range balls, a forecaddie and club cleaning. Taxes and gratuities are additional. The 9-hole price does not include a forecaddie.
- Membership
- Member per-round fees, initiation and dues were not publicly published on the pages reviewed. Membership categories and golf privileges differ; request the appropriate fee schedule.
Plantation at Sea Island Resort
100 Retreat Avenue, St. Simons Island
- Playing cost & access
- 18 holes: $335. 9 holes after 11 a.m.: $235. Published resort rates valid September 1 through December 31, 2026. Access is for Sea Island Club members and eligible resort guests; confirm eligibility when booking. 18 holes include green and cart fees, range balls, a forecaddie and club cleaning. Taxes and gratuities are additional. The 9-hole price does not include a forecaddie.
- Membership
- Member per-round fees, initiation and dues were not publicly published on the pages reviewed. Membership categories and golf privileges differ; request the appropriate fee schedule.
Retreat at Sea Island Resort
100 Kings Way, St. Simons Island
- Playing cost & access
- 18 holes: $245. 9 holes after 11 a.m.: $150. Published resort rates valid September 1 through December 31, 2026. Access is for Sea Island Club members and eligible resort guests; confirm eligibility when booking. 18 holes include green and cart fees, range balls and club cleaning. Taxes and gratuities are additional. A forecaddie is optional, costs extra and requires advance arrangement.
- Membership
- Member per-round fees, initiation and dues were not publicly published on the pages reviewed. Membership categories and golf privileges differ; request the appropriate fee schedule.
Frederica Golf Club
100 Pike’s Bluff Drive, St. Simons Island
- Playing cost & access
- Private member and guest access only. Current guest green fees and member playing charges are not published on the public pages reviewed.
- Membership
- Regular, National and Junior membership categories. Contact the club for initiation, dues, eligibility and guest rules.
Club: 912 634 6900.
Sea Island posts maintenance and event closures separately. View the course schedule ↗ and review resort access policies ↗. Golf reservations: 855 572 4975.
02 · Sea Island
Golf on Sea Island
Ocean Forest Golf Club
200 Ocean Road, Sea Island
- Playing cost & access
- Not a general public or resort tee-time option. Ask the club about approved guest arrangements and current guest charges.
- Membership
- The club’s published rules state that members do not pay green fees, but cart and caddie charges apply. Initiation and dues are not publicly published. Membership category limits can apply.
Club: 912 638 5834. Request the current membership and fee schedule.
03 · Brunswick
Golf on the mainland
Heritage Oaks Golf Club
126 Clipper Bay Road, Brunswick
- Playing cost & access
- Public and member play are offered. Check the live tee-time system or contact the club for current green fees and cart or tax inclusions.
- Membership
- Contact the club for a current membership quote, including initiation, dues and member playing fees.
Club: 912 280 9525.
Brunswick Country Club
4041 Darien Highway, Brunswick
- Playing cost & access
- Private 18-hole Donald Ross course. Contact the club about guest access and current playing charges; a public walk-up rate is not published.
- Membership
- Family, single, junior, non-resident, corporate and social categories are listed. Initiation, dues and member playing charges are by inquiry. Confirm category availability and golf privileges.
Club: 912 264 4377.
04 · Pickleball
Find your next game
Public parks, community groups and private clubs offer different ways to play. A community club membership is not the same as a court rental or a private facility membership.
Glynn County public courts
County courts are first come, first served except for approved events. The county page does not publish a playing fee, so confirm any charges, hours or restrictions before your visit.
Kings Park / Mallery Park
602 Mallery Street, St. Simons Island
4 dedicated courts, dawn to dusk, plus 2 lighted dual-striped courts.
North Glynn Recreation Complex
622 Harry Driggers Boulevard, Brunswick
12 dedicated courts, dawn to 10 p.m.
Baldwin Brookman Park
11 Calvin Waye Lane, Brunswick
2 lighted dual-striped courts.
Blythe Island Ball Park
601 Blythe Island Drive, Brunswick
2 lighted dual-striped courts.
Howard Coffin Park
1402 Sonny Miller Way, Brunswick
4 dual-striped courts.
Northwood Estates
207 Oak Road, Brunswick
2 dual-striped courts.
Selden Park
100 Genoa Martin Drive, Brunswick
2 lighted dual-striped courts.
Official county court list & rules ↗
This optional nonprofit club membership supports balls, court improvements and club activities. It is not a park admission fee or private court membership. Membership details ↗ · Home court information ↗
Clubs, resort courts and guest options
Sea Island Retreat Pickleball & Tennis Center
Retreat center, St. Simons Island
- Playing cost & access
- Eight lighted dedicated courts. Published rentals are $60 per court per hour, with $10 paddle rental. Reservations required. Access is for eligible resort guests and members with applicable privileges, not general public walk-up play.
- Membership
- Sea Island Club dues and member court rates are not publicly published on the pages reviewed. Confirm the correct membership category and court privileges.
Rental prices checked October 29, 2026; no end date is shown on the public rate page.
Golden Isles YMCA
144 Scranton Connector, Brunswick
- Playing cost & access
- The branch lists pickleball. Confirm session times, guest access, any joining fee and whether a program charge applies. Court count is not stated on the official branch page.
- Membership
- General YMCA dues effective July 1, 2026: adult age 30+: $57/month; senior age 60+: $48/month; two-adult household: $80/month. These are general memberships, not pickleball-only prices or a guarantee that every session is included.
Frederica Golf Club pickleball
100 Pike’s Bluff Drive, St. Simons Island
- Playing cost & access
- Pickleball complex and lessons for club members and their guests. Contact the club for court access, guest charges and lesson pricing.
- Membership
- Initiation, dues and pickleball-related charges are by inquiry. Do not assume a golf or other category has identical court privileges.
Epworth by the Sea
100 Arthur J. Moore Drive, St. Simons Island
- Playing cost & access
- Lighted tennis/pickleball facilities for Epworth guests, first come, first served. Bring your own equipment. Court count and playing fee are not published in the guest directory.
- Membership
- No public pickleball membership price was found. Confirm guest eligibility, any charge and current court availability directly.
The Sea Island Resort pickleball option listed here is at Retreat on St. Simons Island. A separate public court on Sea Island proper was not verified for this guide.
A few details worth asking
Before you book or join
What is included in the playing price?
Ask about carts, caddies, tax, gratuities, rental equipment, booking charges, cancellation terms and any seasonal restrictions. A posted green fee is not always the total cost of your day.
What does a membership actually include?
Confirm initiation, recurring dues, minimum spending, assessments, guest fees and court or per-round charges. Ask which household members and facilities are included. Some memberships have real estate, sponsorship or age requirements.
Can I play while visiting?
Public tee times, park access, resort eligibility and member-sponsored invitations are different. Confirm access directly with the venue before making travel plans.
Make room for the life you enjoy
Thinking about a move to the Golden Isles?
Tell me where you like to spend your time and what you are looking for in a home. I can help you explore the communities that fit your plans. Club membership and playing access are separate from a home purchase unless the club confirms otherwise.
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