Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island
Championship pedigree meets Charleston charm. The Ocean Course is worth the trip alone.
State
South Carolina
Courses
9
Green Fees
$50–$685
Best Months
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Airport
CHS - Charleston International Airport (35-45 minutes)
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island was built to host a single event: the 1991 Ryder Cup. Pete Dye designed it on a narrow strip of barrier island where the Atlantic Ocean is visible from all 18 holes, and ten of them run directly along the coastline. That Ryder Cup, remembered as the "War by the Shore," ended with Bernhard Langer missing a six-foot putt on the final green. Three decades later, the course has added two PGA Championships to...
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10 options near the courses
Off the Fairway
Non-golf activities and companion experiences
Plan Your Trip
Pre-planned itineraries for Kiawah Island
Best Value: Three Nights from Isle of Palms to Mount Pleasant
Best Value Trip
Best Value: Three Nights from Isle of Palms to Mount Pleasant
Four rounds across two resort courses and two public tracks, with Charleston's best free attractions filling the gaps.
4 daysUSD 1200–2000/person
The Long Weekend: Two Nights at Kiawah Island
Long Weekend
The Long Weekend: Two Nights at Kiawah Island
Two rounds, two nights, and a carriage ride through Charleston. The condensed case for Kiawah Island.
3 daysUSD 2000–3500/person
The Bucket List: Four Nights from Kiawah to the Sea Islands
Bucket List Trip
The Bucket List: Four Nights from Kiawah to the Sea Islands
The Ocean Course, three resort rounds, and the best of Charleston across four nights anchored at Kiawah Island.
5 daysUSD 4000–7000/person
Planning Your Trip
Airports, rental cars, seasonal pricing, and local knowledge for Kiawah Island.