The 435-yard sixth offers a sweeping panorama of marsh, water, and bunkers, presenting an intimidating tee shot for the average player. The hole dogelgs sharply to the left, leaving most players with a longish second shot to a two-tiered green surrounded by mounds. The sixth prepares the player well for the rest of the course, which weaves its way through marshland. Many holes require carries both off the tee and on the approaches. The views may resemble the lowcountry of South Carolina, but the bentgrass greens give the layout a distinct northern feel.
Ocean City is right on the border zone between where bentgrass can survive the summer heat.
Most of the courses use bentgrass on the greens, while the fairways vary between bent, bermuda, and rye grasses. Eagle's Landing is an environmental pioneer, earning distinction as the first course in Maryland to be certified as an Audubon Sanctuary. There are a series of nature plaques around the course explaining the various species of plant and animal life that are often seen on the property. The project is being supervised by Virginia architect Lester George, whose philosophy included taking advantage of prime real estate along the salt marshes of Newport Bay. The 17th and 18th holes are completed, and if they are any indication of what the rest of the course will look like, then the Bayside will be a must-play track.