Once the sole domain of the Kiawah Indians, this island off South Carolina's coast ranks as one of the region's cushiest resorts. In past centuries, it served as plantation grounds, pasturelands, a logging site, and a family retreat. It wasn't until the early 1970s, however, that its beginnings as a resort were realized, when a Kuwaiti-led group began to develop the island as a leisure destination. These days, ownership has changed multiple times, but Kiawah's status as a luxury vacationland has been cemented. In fact, it's gained lasting fame for its spectacular, oceanside golf courses, all designed by top golf pros.
Just 21 miles from the pulsing energy of downtown Charleston, Kiawah Island the 10,000-acre barrier island off the coast is an oasis of untouched natural beauty and renowned hospitality! Kiawah's five championship courses make it South Carolina's crown jewel of golf, and the magnificent Kiawah Island Golf Resort exemplifies Southern comfort in all of its splendor.
You will be staying at Kiawah Golf Resort Villas. When it comes to rest, relaxation, and playing golf our goal is for you to experience the very best vacation for the very best of value. As a guest at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, you’ll receive exclusive benefits and preferred access to world-class amenities and services found throughout the Island.
A few of Kiawah's Accolades include: America's Best Golf Resort - Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence --- # 1 Island in North America / #2 Island in the World /# 2 American Beach Resort - Conde Nast Traveler --- #3 Family Resort in the U.S. – Travel + Leisure --- # 1 Tennis Resort in the U.S. 7 of the last 9 years - TennisResortsOnline --- Home of The Ocean Course: Host - 1991 Ryder Cup, 2007 Senior PGA Championship, 2012 PGA Championship. --- Both Turtle Point Golf Course and Osprey Point Golf Course are rated 4.5 stars - Golf Digest.
The package is designed for a small group and is ideally suited for couples, so call up your friends and register for this event ASAP. Space is limited to the first 16 participants that register, and we expect space to go fast!
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- The Ocean Course, a Pete Dye design - Tee Times begin at 12:10pm October 21, 2015
- Turtle Point, a Jack Nicklaus design - Tee Times begin at 11:10am, October 22, 2015
- Cougar Point Course, a Gary Player design - Tee Times begin at 9:00am, October 23, 2015
*Package price is based on quadruple occupancy(2 couples sharing a 3 bedroom villa).
As villas are privately owned, no two are exactly alike, bedroom configurations will vary but we have
requested villas that have king or queen size beds and private baths.
**Two couples can stay an additional night for $299, includes shared 3 Bedroom Villa, Taxes & Resort Fees
PER PERSON:
A) GOLFER, QUADRUPLE OCCUPANCY-$999.00
B) NON-GOLFER, QUADRUPLE OCCUPANCY-$599.00
C) EXTRA NIGHT IN A DELUXE THREE BEDROOM VILLA, INCLUDES RESORT FEES AND TAXES-$299.00
The Ocean Course
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort hosted the 2007 Senior PGA and the 2012 PGA Championships. The Ocean Course is 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. 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.
The Ocean Course is walking only prior to noon and is cart path only at all times. Our group tee times will start at 12:10pm. Walking is allowed all day and caddies are not mandatory but are highly recommended. Fees for caddie services are included in the golf fees, gratuities are graciously accepted. Recommended gratuities are $70 per player for walking caddies and $35 per player for a forecaddie, based on service. Caddies services may be reserved at the other Kiawah courses based on staffing levels. Reservations must be made in advance for caddie services at our other golf courses.
Turtle Point
Rated 48th on Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Public Golf Course List, Turtle Point is a low-profile golf course that delivers a high caliber golfing experience. Jack Nicklaus once said that his number one goal in golf course design was to “make the player use his mind ahead of his muscles – to control his emotions sufficiently to really think through his options before drawing a club from the bag.” To that we say, welcome to Turtle Point Golf Club at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, one of Jack’s early designs and steeped in the finest traditions of classic golf course architecture. Because of its traditional design, many of the better players visiting Kiawah Island Golf Resort would rather play Turtle Point than any of the other courses on the island.
Cougar Point
Cougar Point Golf Course was recently rated the "Golf Course of The Year", by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association. And has been awarded a near-perfect 4½ stars in Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” reader’s poll. One of the most dramatic vistas on the island is the middle of Cougar Point’s front nine, along the Kiawah River, making this course a very memorable one. Originally named Marsh Point, Cougar Point was redesigned by Gary Player in 1996 and plays 6,875 yards. It features a great blend of short and long par-4s, great risk/reward par-5s and extremely scenic and challenging par-3s. Cougar Point’s long par-4s feature wide landing areas putting the driver in the player’s hands, and open-run-up areas in front of the green making them reachable by the shorter hitters using a wood or long-iron. Its short par-4s feature great “target golf” where players must find specific landing areas on their drives to avoid obstacles and provide the best angle to the greens. It has become a great strategic layout where players need to think their way around the course. For example, on No. 5, players want to be to the right to avoid hitting over and around trees. On No. 7 and No. 8, players must be to the left to avoid trees guarding approach shots. No. 6 has a spectacular view, and No. 17 is considered by many to be one of the prettiest and most challenging golf holes on the island.
We have reserved three bedroom deluxe resort view villas, these inviting villas offer upscale, well-appointed accommodations. Tasteful decor features quality furnishings and contemporary kitchens and bathrooms. As villas are privately owned, no two are exactly alike, bedroom configurations will vary but we have requested villas that have king or queen size beds and private baths. Package price is based on quadruple occupancy(2 couples sharing a 3 bedroom villa), so invite another couple and register today.
When it comes to rest, relaxation, and getting away from it all, Kiawah Resort's goal is for you to experience the very best vacation for the very best value. As a guest at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, you’ll receive exclusive benefits and preferred access and pricing for world-class amenities and services found throughout the Island.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort