Big things are happening at Sea Trail Golf Resort, just north of Myrtle Beach in Sunset Beach, NC. This sprawling 2,000-acre retreat has undergone a major transformation—enhanced accommodations, revamped dining, modernized clubhouses, and deep course renovations.
🔑 Ownership & Management Refresh
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The vision: create a fully integrated stay‑and‑play golf resort, with three courses, lodging, a convention center, restaurants, and a future hotel—all managed by East Coast Golf Management onthegreenmagazine.com.
🏠 Upgraded Accommodations
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New townhomes and villas: 27 Sawmill townhomes and Seaside Villas now available, with more multifamily rental units coming online conventionsouth.com+5onthegreenmagazine.com+5wilmingtonbiz.com+5.
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On-site pools & recreation: The Village Activity Center—complete with indoor/outdoor pools, spa, game room, and newly renovated “Sunset Tiki” area—is fully refreshed onthegreenmagazine.com+1onthegreenmagazine.com+1.
🍽️ Elevated Dining: Taste the Transformation
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Sunset Prime: Just opened at the Jones‑Byrd Clubhouse with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Expect steakhouse fare, coastal bowls, wine, and craft cocktails, with indoor/outdoor seating overlooking the course seatrail.com+10seatrail.com+10seatrail.com+10.
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55 Bistro Bar & Sunset Slice: A full-service bistro, lounge, and game room now operating in the revamped convention center lifeinbrunswickcounty.com+8onthegreenmagazine.com+8onthegreenmagazine.com+8.
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Sunset Cove: A snack-bar serving light food and beverages during your round seatrail.com+4onthegreenmagazine.com+4onthegreenmagazine.com+4.
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Resident Perk: Starting June, onsite residents and guests receive a 10% discount on food & non-alcoholic drinks seatrailma.com.
⛳ Course & Clubhouse Renovations
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Willard Byrd Course reopened in October 2024 after a five-month redesign by Tim Cate seatrail.com+6seatrail.com+6seatrail.com+6.
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Maples Course is undergoing updates to greens and layout, starting May 2025 myrtlebeachonline.com+13seatrail.com+13onthegreenmagazine.com+13.
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Jones Course renovations are planned for this summer and beyond onthegreenmagazine.com.
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Greens Upgrades: New TifEagle Bermuda greens on Byrd and Maples courses seatrail.com+14onthegreenmagazine.com+14resortsandlodges.com+14.
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Jones‑Byrd Clubhouse Remodel: Expansive renovation with modern design, more dining capacity, outdoor bar, simulator space, and centralized pro shop lifeinbrunswickcounty.com+6onthegreenmagazine.com+6onthegreenmagazine.com+6.
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Driving Range & Practice Areas: Temporary practice facilities are open, with plans for a full driving range later .
🏢 Convention & Events Refresh
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The Convention Center received millions in improvements to lobby, lighting, new signage, and a bar/lounge area with games and simulators onthegreenmagazine.com.
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Event services expanded: Modern AV, catering options, and banquet space support weddings, tournaments, and corporate events .
🗺️ What’s Coming Soon
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150‑room resort‑style hotel is in planning, adjacent to the convention center onthegreenmagazine.com+5wilmingtonbiz.com+5conventionsouth.com+5.
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Continued growth: single- and multi-family units, full driving range, golf simulator complex, convenience store, and enhanced F&B outlets seatrail.com+3onthegreenmagazine.com+3onthegreenmagazine.com+3.
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Multi-year development: completion estimated over the next 5–7 years, bringing Sea Trail fully into premier golf-resort status seatrail.com+14onthegreenmagazine.com+14seatrailvillas.com+14.
🎯 Why This Matters to Golfers
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All-in-one destination: Three renovated courses, walkable lodging, new dining, and entertainment—no need to leave the resort.
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Top-tier food & beverage: A modern steakhouse, cozy bar, snack outlets, and activity hub.
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Premier event venue: Ideal for group trips, corporate retreats, or golf tournaments.
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Growing amenities: Simulator bays, full driving range, and on-site pool/fitness center enhance your experience.
In Summary
Sea Trail Golf Resort is rapidly evolving—from a once-dormant golf community into a coastal golf powerhouse. With new ownership, robust investment, and smart renovations, it’s poised to rival top carolina resorts. Now is the perfect time to discover or rediscover Sea Trail.
