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Golf on Kiawah Island & the Charleston Area

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Pete Dye's newly renovated Ocean Course has hosted the Ryder Cup, World Cup and UBS Warburg Cup. Tom Fazio's Osprey Point plays across salt marshes and three large natural lakes to a par 72. Newly renovated Turtle Point by Jack Nicklaus features three dramatic oceanfront holes and a beautiful new clubhouse. Gary Player's Cougar Point, redesigned in 1996, is also a fine test of golf, with beautiful marsh views. Just a mile from Kiawah is Clyde Johnston's Oak Point, which offers challenging rounds overlooking the Kiawah River.

Golf Coordinator

Check out our Golf Packages, then call our Golf Coordinator toll free at 1-800-870-4105 to book or create a custom package. He can set up advance tee times on any of the 18 area golf courses. Advance tee times can be made up to 180 days prior to play on most courses.

 

Kiawah Island's Cougar Point Golf CourseCougar Point

Completely rebuilt in 1996, this par-72 course was Kiawah's first 18-hole venue. Designed by Gary Player, the championship course features holes playing along tidal marsh with panoramic views of Kiawah River. With its undulating greens and marsh-side fairways well guarded by water and sand traps, Cougar Point offers an enjoyable challenge to players at all levels. Cougar Point earns 4.5 stars from Golf Digest's "Places to Play" and stretches 6,334 yards from its gold tees.

Kiawah Island's Ocean CourseOcean Course

The Pete Dye-designed Ocean Course played host to the 1991 Ryder Cup, the 1997 World Cup and the 2003 World Cup Championship. Even non-golfers might recognize the course from its big screen debut in The Legend of Bagger Vance. With panoramic ocean views on almost every hole, the course is widely known as one of the country's most-beautiful rounds of golf. The par-72 Scottish links-style course spans for more than 2 miles along oceanfront dunes with 10 holes playing directly along the beach. The Ocean Course ranks among the "Top 100" courses in Golf Magazine. Golf Digest ranked it in its "100 Greatest Courses" and called it "America's Toughest Resort Course." In addition, Ocean Course earns 5 Stars from Golf Digest's "Places to Play." And all of those accolades are well deserved; you'll not want to miss playing on this gorgeous course.

Kiawah's Osprey Point Golf CourseOsprey Point

Designed by Tom Fazio, Osprey Point blends a par-72 layout into a setting that features four large natural lakes, fingers of saltwater marsh and dense maritime forest. The natural canvas offers picturesque views and a variety of challenges. With its wide-open Bermuda grass fairways and large undulating TifDwarf greens, the course can be forgiving. However, even scratch players occasionally throw their clubs in the air when stumped by the course's tricky water hazards and mercurial cross breezes. The course stretches 6,871 yards from its gold tees, with a slope of 137. Amenities include a pro shop and several fine dining options along the Kiawah River. Osprey Point earns 4.5 Stars from Golf Digest's "Places to Play."

Kiawah Island's Turtle PointTurtle Point

Opened in 1981, Turtle Point has hosted several important championships, including the Carolinas Amateur and the 1990 PGA Cup Matches. The Jack Nicklaus design blends the fairways and greens with the pristine beauty of natural sand dune ridges and backwater lagoons. Narrow tree-lined fairways, small well-bunkered greens and numerous water hazards make it a challenging circuit for even the most seasoned pro. A par-72, Turtle Point stretches 7,054 yards from its gold tees, with a slope of 141. Amenities include a state-of-the-art teaching facility, a fine pro shop and a brand-new grand clubhouse built to resemble an antebellum mansion. Turtle Point earns 4 Stars from Golf Digest's "Places to Play."

Oak Point Golf Course on Kiawah IslandOak Point

Oak Point is noted for its immaculate greens and fairways. It has earned a reputation as a demanding but versatile course, providing a challenge for players on all levels. Located one mile outside the main gate of Kiawah Island, the Scottish-American links-style course plays along both Haulover Creek and the Kiawah River. Rated as one of "America's Best" by Golfweek Magazine, the course is characterized by wide, windswept fairways that stretch alongside salt marshlands and dense maritime forest. Oak Point earns 3.5 stars from Golf Digest's "Places to Play."

Golf in & around Charleston

Golf at The Links at Stono FerryThe Links at Stono Ferry

For a revolutionary golf experience, play the links at Stono Ferry, winner of the prestigious "Charleston Area Golf Course of the Year Award" in 2003. The Battle at Stono Ferry was fought on these very grounds in 1779. Recent beautification efforts include new Champion Bermuda grass putting surfaces and the addition of the island-green 18th hole. Located in Hollywood, SC.

Golf at Patriots Point on Charleston HarborPatriots Point on Charleston Harbor

This exciting links course is located on the banks of the Charleston Harbor. It offers panoramic views of historic Charleston and the neighboring Sea Islands. The sea breezes, marshlands, lagoons and tidal creeks add to the challenge.

Charleston National, #1 Non-Resort CourseCharleston National

Ranked as the "#1 non-resort course" in the Charleston area by Golf Magazine, this is a course of high standards. The layout maintains a natural setting of marshland and lagoons. This is a must-play course.

RiverTowne Country Club Golf CourseRiverTowne Country Club

A championship Arnold Palmer Signature Course situated among scenic marshlands and majestic live oaks in Mt. Pleasant. Amenities include GPS-equipped golf carts and complimentary range balls.

Golf Course at Dunes WestDunes West

This course, located on the site of the historic Lexington Plantation, was ranked by both Golf Magazine and Golf Digest as a "Top-Ten Resort Course."

Golf Course at Shadowmoss PlantationShadowmoss Plantation

Carved from an original plantation featuring lush Bermuda fairways cut through forests of oak and hickory, Shadowmoss was voted one of the best places to play in a 2004 Golf Digest poll. This two-time host of the South Carolina State Open is located on Hwy. 61 N. and offers a no-questions-asked, money-back guarantee if not satisfied with the greens, course condition or service provided by the staff.

North Charleston's Coosaw CreekCoosaw Creek

Recently named one of Charleston's "Must Play" golf courses by Golf Magazine, this 6,593-yard Arthur Hills-designed course is well known among area golfers for its impeccable conditioning, playability and reasonable cost. Located in North Charleston.

Pine Forest Golf in South CarolinaPine Forest

This course features a beautiful lake system, which provides you with all levels of challenge. It provides an even mix of straightaways, doglegs and moderate elevation changes.

Legend Oaks GolfLegend Oaks

Located on the site of an antebellum plantation, Legends Oaks offers a traditional-style course. It features oak-lined fairways, which offer a challenge to both the novice and experienced golfer.

Wild Dunes Golf

Wild Dunes Links CourseLinks Course

This course has been a fixture in Golf's Top 100 poll since its opening. The Links is ranked 26th among America's Top 75 Upscale Public Courses by Golf Digest. The Links course offers Prolink -- golf's state-of-the-art satellite-based yardage information system.

Golf at Wild Dunes Harbor CourseHarbor Course

Sister to the Wild Dunes Links course, Harbor Course is very different while still challenging to any level of golfer. This 70-par course features three holes on the Intracoastal Waterway and two marshfront finishing holes as tough as any. This course offers Prolink -- golf's state-of-the-art satellite-based yardage information system.