KIAWAH ISLAND RESORT & CHARLESTON, SC
The Ocean Course headlines an island that features 5 golf courses, a 5 Star hotel & glorious white beaches
The 1991 & 2020 Ryder Cup. The 1997 & 2003 World Cup. The 2012 & 2021 PGA Championship.
Kiawah Island, home of the famed Ocean Course, is one of the most stunning stretches of oceanfront property in the Southeast. At Kiawah Island Golf Resort, you’ll find world class golf, great amenities, clean white beaches and an array of dining options. Encompassing the famed Ocean Course, along with four other acclaimed courses, this resort is truly one of the finest in the nation.
A short drive north is historic and charming Charleston, SC, a laid back southern city with countless restaurants, historic sites, beaches, shopping and much, much more.
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3 Nights / 4 Rounds / Deluxe Villas
Stay in the resort's vacation villas and play The Ocean Course, Oak Point, Turtle Point & Cougar Point
4 Nights / 5 Rounds / Deluxe Villas
Stay in the resort's vacation villas and play all 5 courses, including the famed Ocean Course
Luxury 4 Nights / 4 Rounds / The Sanctuary Hotel
Relax & unwind in the 5 Star Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Resort. Play The Ocean Course and 3 additional courses
Let us tailor your personal Kiawah Island Resort golf vacation to perfectly match your style, pace and budget!

THE OCEAN COURSE

OAK POINT GOLF CLUB

COUGAR POINT GOLF CLUB

TURTLE POINT GOLF CLUB

OSPREY POINT GOLF CLUB
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THE OCEAN COURSE
For an unsurpassed golf experience, play on the five legendary courses at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, designed by five legendary architects: Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Gary Player, and Clyde Johnston.
The Ocean Course
18 holes, 72 par, 7,356/6,779 yards
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort hosted the 2007 Senior PGA and the 2012 PGA Championships. It will also host the 2021 PGA. The Ocean Course is only the fourth course to have hosted each of the PGA of America’s major championships.
Located on the eastern-most end of Kiawah Island, The Ocean Course has more seaside holes than any other course in the Northern Hemisphere, 10 right along the Atlantic with the other 8 running parallel to those. Although it was originally designed to sit behind the dunes, Dye’s wife, Alice, suggested raising the entire course to allow players unobstructed views of Kiawah’s Atlantic coastline from every hole. This improved view, however, made the course substantially more demanding as it also exposed it to the area’s brisk sea breezes.
Golf Digest named The Ocean Course “#3 Public Golf Course in U.S.”, #20 among “America’s Greatest Courses” and “America’s Toughest Resort Course.” It is one of only 17 “5-star” courses in North America in Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” reader’s poll.
GOLF Magazine has rated it #4 in its “Top 100 Courses You Can Play” list. The Ocean Course has achieved the designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” by the Audubon Sanctuary System, and has recently been named “Golf Course of the Year” by the National Golf Course Owners Association. -
OAK POINT GOLF CLUB
Oak Point Golf Club
18 holes, 72 par, 6,701/6,450 yards
Completely renovated in 2015, including adding significant strategic challenges to the design, Oak Point has now been elevated to the championship level of the resort’s other courses.
Clyde Johnston, a noted Southeastern golf course architect, designed Oak Point on the grounds of a former cotton and indigo plantation. With its close proximity to the Kiawah River and the Haulover Creek, Johnston was able to mold the rolling landscape into an outstanding layout. With undulating fairways, challenging greens and winds off of the Atlantic Ocean, Oak Point is a great addition to Kiawah Island Resort. -
COUGAR POINT GOLF CLUB
Cougar Point GC
18 holes, 72 par, 6,814/6,514 yards
Cougar Point re-opened in October 2017 following 10 months of renovations and upgrades. The renovations feature new grasses on all tees, greens and fairways, rebuilding all bunkers, rebuilding all bridges and bulkheads, and updating the irrigation system. Cougar Point worked closely with course designer Gary Player to ensure the original layout stayed true to his great design.
You can enjoy one of the most dramatic vistas on the island as you play Cougar Point’s front nine, which runs right along the Kiawah River. Cougar Point was recently rated “Golf Course of The Year”, by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association. -
TURTLE POINT GOLF CLUB
Turtle Point Golf Club
18 holes, 72 par, 6,911
Rated 48th on Golf Digest’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses, this Jack Nicklaus design is a low-profile golf course that delivers a high caliber golfing experience. Players from the Carolina Amateur, the Carolina PGA, the South Carolina Amateur and the 1990 PGA Cup Matches will all agree that the Turtle Point Golf Course is a true test of strategy and accuracy.
Like many of Nicklaus’s early courses, the greens at Turtle Point are relatively small. The course calls for players to shape their shots both left-to-right and right-to-left. You’ll need to be proficient with every club in your bag and won’t necessarily hit a driver on every hole. And true to Jack’s playing philosophy, Turtle Point plays best hitting to specific landing areas to get the best angles into the greens. -
OSPREY POINT GOLF CLUB
Osprey Point Golf Club
18 holes, 72 par, 6,902/6,545 yards
Making full use of Kiawah’s maritime forests, lagoons and saltwater marshes, Osprey Point is one of the most popular courses with resort guests. The golf course was totally renovated in 2014 under the direction of course architect Tom Fazio, and enjoys great course conditions today.
Osprey Point was originally designed and built as a private club with restricted memberships. However, since Osprey Point is now part of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, all golfers can now enjoy this beautiful Lowcountry gem. Not only is Osprey Point a world-class layout, its elegant clubhouse is available for guest’s to enjoy as well, making that after round cocktail just a step away from the 18th green.

THE SANCTUARY HOTEL

KIAWAH RESORT VILLAS

THE VENDUE HOTEL
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THE SANCTUARY HOTEL
Located along the pristine shores of Kiawah Island, South Carolina, this exquisitely designed 5 Star oceanfront hotel, just 21 miles from downtown Charleston, captures the spirit, history and charm of the beautiful south.
The Sanctuary offers 255 spacious rooms and suites, including the 3000 square foot Presidential Suite. The king rooms are among the largest on the East Coast with the smallest measuring 520 square feet. All hotel rooms are uniquely designed to include amenities such as handcrafted desks and armoires, elegantly appointed sofas and chairs and custom made beds.
A casual but elegant building, reminiscent of a grand seaside mansion, the four-story hotel was designed to feel like it has been on Kiawah for centuries, evolving and expanding from one imaginary homeowner to the next. The exterior combines the highest finishes of Charleston brick, stone, stucco, woods, slate, copper and ironwork.
The hotel site was raised 20 feet to allow unobstructed views of the ocean from the first floor. The hotel has high-speed wireless Internet access that extends onto the beach, which runs the entire length of the hotel property. -
KIAWAH RESORT VILLAS
With villas on Kiawah Island ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms and sleeping up to 8 people, the perfect lodging awaits you for your golf vacation.
Many of the villas have oceanfront views while most others have woodland settings. All villa's nightly rates include all fees and taxes. There are no hidden charges.
Nestled within private enclaves and communities, almost all villas enjoy the best of both worlds – close proximity to all of Kiawah’s amenities, including pools, golf and tennis, and the peaceful reserve of this coastal getaway.
You can have as many features as you like or need - fully-equipped kitchens, dining room, living room, two, three and four bedrooms and private baths. Living rooms feature comfortable seating, flat screen TV's with a generous cable package and DVD players.
Many of the East Beach Villas are adjacent to or near the 21-acre Night Heron Park complex, the hub for concerts, special functions, sporting events and nature center. The park features basketball and volleyball courts, soccer fields, playgrounds, nature center, pool complex, and fitness trail complete with cardio and strength training stations. The park, villas and all resort venues are accessible by 30 miles of paved bike trails or by car. The 10-mile beach is also excellent for bike rides along the surf. -
THE VENDUE HOTEL
The Vendue is Charleston’s first and only hotel dedicated to the arts – in all forms. Over 300 pieces of original art have been installed for guests to enjoy. Discover boutique style Charleston hotel rooms, innovative dining options and signature service.
The Vendue is located steps from iconic sights, award winning dining and renowned shopping streets in heart of Charleston’s famed historic district. Where Charleston tradition meets modern elegance on the corners of East Bay and Vendue Range.
The Vendue offers an abundance of complimentary amenities, including artisanal continental breakfast, an amazing rooftop bar, bicycles for exploring, art and wine reception, cookies and milk in the evening and wireless Internet.
A TOP 5 HOTEL IN CHARLESTON BY 2019 TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLD’S BEST AWARDS #1 HOTEL IN CHARLESTON AND #9 IN THE U.S. BY TRAVEL + LEISURE 2017 #2 HOTEL IN CHARLESTON BY CONDE NAST TRAVELER’S 2017 AND 2018 READERS’ CHOICE
THE AREA
KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
Nature lovers unite on this barrier island on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean just 20 miles south of Charleston. Brimming with lush foliage and forests of oaks, Kiawah Island has ten miles of wide sandy beaches, 123 acres of parks, 30 miles of hiking and biking trails, and world-class golf courses.
To get a true sense of the beauty of Kiawah Island venture to Marsh Island Park where you’ll be rewarded with stunning scenic views atop the Marsh Island Lookout Tower of the Kiawah River, saltwater marshes, and island hammocks. For animal lovers, don’t miss the Heron Park Nature Center where you can participate in nature tours and programs, birding walks, butterfly walks, and alligator walks. Bird admirers love the Great Egret Rookery, a spot where you can typically see several dozen of the magnificent white birds in trees over a lagoon.
For an exceptional picnic area head to Beachwalker Park, which has a wide boardwalk that winds through palmettos, oaks, and pines.
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