The Ocean Course

The Ocean Course is certainly South Carolina’s #1 golf adventure! It was the site of the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches, better known as the “War by the Shore,” which pitted the best U.S. touring professionals against the best players from Europe. Kiawah Island Golf Resort is excited to be hosting the 2012 PGA Championships.
All 18 holes offer panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, and it is by far Kiawah’s most demanding and challenging test of golf. In fact when the course was originally built, there were no prevailing winds, but Dye changed that by building one course with winds that affect a golfer from the east and the west. Dye’s wife, Alice, suggested raising the course so that while golfing, you are looking straight at the ocean and not into the dunes.
Golf Digest named The Ocean Course "#4 Public Golf Course in U.S." 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.
**PS-the picture shot is a view from the back of the clubhouse. I unfortunately only had my camera phone on me this day, so it isn't the best picture. However, i think you can see how amazing playing this course would be.

Cougar Point

Welcome to the Gary Player course.  Re-designed in 1996, this golf course plays 6875 yards.  It is full of long par fours and challenging par threes.  The front 9 runs along the Kiawah River offering spectacular marsh and river views.  Be sure to have your camera ready when you get to hole 17.  It is one of the most scenic holes on the island.  Cougar Point was recently awarded 4.5 stars in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play." 

Golf on Kiawah

Fall brings a different type of feeling to the island.  Most families have returned to their home states; another summer gone by.  Children are back in school and the island quiets down a bit.  The hot, scorching temperatures break, and all of us Southerners breathe a sigh of relief as the humidity falls. 

We can now enjoy being outdoors, be it on our porches, in our yards, and on the golf course!  Charleston is full of amazing golf courses.  Courses that challenge the most expert golfer to courses for beginners.  Kiawah in particular has an amazing array of golf courses.  This week I'll highlight each course.  No matter what golf course you choose, you will not be disappointed.  Kiawah sets the bar for golf.