Kiawah Island Golf Resort

To the eye, the Ocean course is a stunning ocean side golf course. Subject to ever present, fickle and sometimes punishing winds, Kiawah has all of the earmarks of a great links course, only it is not a great links course, in fact it does not play like a links course at all. Pete Dye is famed for imposing his vision upon the land with a record of success in multiple instances. However, I do not feel that the Ocean Course is designed in harmony with it’s natural surrounds. Paspalum grass gets sticky and does not promote the type of bump-and-run shots called for around the greens and in general, golfers should be allowed to utilize every bit of creativity their imagination can muster without otherwise having a particular strategy or approach mandated. While rare, it you are fortunate enough to catch the course on a day with light winds, then it can be a delightful experience.

The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island was made famous for hosting the 1991 Ryder Cup. It recently hosted the 2012 PGA Championship won by Rory McIlroy. It is an exciting course to play and has breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. You may find yourself playing shots from the beach. The course is a tough walk with the summer humidity. Beware of the alligators on the inland holes. It will take you along time to get out to the course, but it's worth it.

I love golf in South Carolina and this is definitely at the top of my list... a must-go-back

Well worth the $350+ price tag. The Ocean Course was in great shape, had a great layout, the best views, great staff and prefect weather when I was there. Even when the round was over you can't beat enjoying a bite and an ice cold beer on the deck, watching the others players finish their rounds. A must play for any true golfer.