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Sea Mountain is often called the toughest 9-hole course in Alaska, featuring blind tee shots, steep drop-offs, and uniquely elevated greens. The challenging conditions, combined with stunning ocean and mountain views, make it a memorable place to play.
About
Sea Mountain Golf Course is a 9-hole public course in Sitka, Alaska, established in 2008. Managed by the Sitka Golf Association, it is renowned for its dramatic mountain and ocean views. The layout includes artificial turf greens and grass fairways. The course provides a fun, challenging golf experience for all skill levels, with a driving range and full-service clubhouse.
Caddie Tip
Bring extra golf balls—off-line shots can be punished by steep drop-offs and thick native growth. Many tee shots are blind or partially obscured, so favor accuracy over length and take conservative lines to keep it in play. Watch out for elevated greens that make approach shots tricky, especially if it’s wet.
The Main Challenge
Sea Mountain tests golfers with narrow, sloped fairways and frequent blind tee shots requiring precise placement. Steep drop-offs and thick native vegetation punish errant shots. Elevated greens, often with artificial turf, demand careful approach planning—especially when wet or windy conditions are present.
The Good
Golfers love Sea Mountain’s captivating settings, with panoramic vistas of Sitka Sound, Mt. Edgecumbe, and Harbor Mountain at nearly every hole. The course’s quirky, challenging layout and the sense of golfing on the very edge of Alaska offer a one-of-a-kind adventure rarely found elsewhere.
The Not So Good
Golfers often mention the artificial greens and tee boxes as being less satisfying than natural turf, with teeing off sometimes awkward and putting surfaces feeling quite different from standard grass. Drainage and wet conditions after rain are also a consistent challenge here.
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Clubhouse
Sea Mountain’s clubhouse offers a full-service pro shop, event spaces with a full bar, indoor and outdoor patios, a gazebo, firepit, and rental facilities for groups. Food and bar service are available, and there’s a courtesy van for special events.
Practice Facilities
The course features a covered driving range with 13 stations, a pitching/chipping area, and a putting green. Club rentals are available, and the staff is known for their helpful advice. Instruction from a teaching pro is not offered.
Dress Code:
Casual
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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