Seaside

Berlin sits just a few miles from Ocean City, Maryland, and the Atlantic coastline that defines this stretch of the Delmarva Peninsula. It's a town that manages to feel genuinely unhurried despite its proximity to one of the East Coast's busiest beach resort corridors — and golf has long been part of the local fabric here, offering a reason to linger a day or two beyond the boardwalk.

A par 73 is a detail worth pausing on. That extra stroke beyond the standard 72 typically signals a layout that leans into its natural surroundings rather than forcing a more conventional template — often meaning a longer par 5, a more generous par 3, or terrain that simply demanded a different arithmetic. Whatever the reason, it tends to produce a course with a distinct personality, one where the routing reflects the land rather than a formula.

The name Seaside carries obvious weight in this setting. Eastern Shore Maryland is low, flat, and open — maritime grasses, coastal breezes, and wide skies that make the game feel exposed in the best sense. Wind is rarely a neutral factor here.