Recently, Mr. Gordon Dalgleish, co-founder of Perry Golf, visited Seabrook and Kiawah and published some comments through his blog regarding his current observations of the two Islands. Perry Golf provides personalized, upscale golf travel arrangements to some of the world's most desirable locations.
Relative to the attitudes and lifestyle found at Kiawah, Mr. Dalgleish noted the following about Seabrook Island:
On the flip side, Seabrook is far more low key. The golf courses (36 holes) are acceptable. Nothing off the charts either way, but enjoyable and well maintained. On the amenities side they are swimming against the current tide in the golf industry. They just opened a wonderful golf clubhouse and pool/beach complex. Their tennis clubhouse is under construction and the homeowners just opened a health/indoor – outdoor swimming facility/play areas/meeting rooms/library complex. The physical plant at Seabrook is very impressive by any measure. All of this has happened in the last 12 months! Additionally, approximately 5 years ago they managed to pass a change in their legal structure that mandated any new homeowners to become members of the Seabrook Island Club. This is a hugely significant arrangement that many facilities wish they had put in place on day one.
Follow this link for the full article, "A Tale of Two Islands," where you can read the very substantial progress the New Seabrook Island has made from the viewpoint of a neutral third party observer.