The Robert Trent Jones Sr. design has been the resort s flagship. The Club at Seabrook Island has gone to great lengths to see that the course will be one of the most unique and enjoyable golf experiences available in the Charleston area and the Southeast, says managing director Barry Poupore. Crooked Oaks reopened in early December 1999 after John LaFoy led the renovation effort. He brought the course up to modern USGA specifications while maintaining the integrity of the original layout. LaFoy redesigned and rebuilt all 18 greens, renovated all of the bunkers and installed a new fairway drainage system.
Tee boxes are laser-leveled and regrassed, and a new irrigation system was installed.
The biggest difference will be on the greens, which were redone in a new strain of bentgrass, making these greens the only bentgrass greens in the Charleston area. This special heat-tolerant strain of bentgrass provides an ideal putting surface, especially during our main season, Poupore says. The practice range was also enlarged, making the homeowners on the far side of the landing area happy. The new 8-foot cart paths on all 36 holes will allow more play in wet weather, and a myriad of landscaping projects have improved the visual aspect of both courses. Unlike on the other islands, Seabrook s courses are not open to the local public or the traveling golfer who is not staying at the resort.