Kiawah Island is a golf resort, and as such, you might gather that it is hot for golf! Located on a beautiful barrier island just a few miles off South Carolina, the resort has five award-winning championship golf courses: The Ocean Course, Turtle Point, Osprey Point and Cougar Point. Designed by the likes of Jack Nicklausand Gary Player, they all provide unique play, but the Ocean Course stands out.
The Ocean Course has hosted the Senior PGA, Ryder Cup, two World Cups, the UBS Cup and PGA Professional National Championship. In addition, it is also due to host the 2012 PGA Championship. Not many courses can provide a better taste of championship golf than The Ocean Course.
So, what makes it so special? The wind, lots of wind! Few courses are affected by the wind as much as The Ocean Course. It is said, from round to round, that players can have up to an 8 club difference on holes depending on the wind's strength and direction. The course is raised, so does not have that much protection from the unpredictable sea breezes.
The Ocean Course is located on the eastern end of the island, so also has more seaside holes than any course in the Northern Hemisphere! It has 10 holes running across the Atlantic, which provide unique views of the coastline.
When we talk of tough holes on this course, you could mention the 2nd, 4th or the 18th. The second is a par 5 crossing a marshland, which will test any player. Hole 4 is a par 4, which has two marsh-carries and leaves players playing into the wind. Many consider it be the hardest hole of the outward 9. The 18th hole plays with the Atlantic along the right side, in addition with steep dunes. Players also gain panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and background dunes, making for a great finishing hole.
The Ocean Course also has a clubhouse with beach-style architecture. This clubhouse has The Atlantic Room, which features spectacular panoramic views of the ocean and 18th green. Aside from the views, the room also provides excellent clubhouse dining for the after round snack or beverage.
The Ocean Course has hosted the Senior PGA, Ryder Cup, two World Cups, the UBS Cup and PGA Professional National Championship. In addition, it is also due to host the 2012 PGA Championship. Not many courses can provide a better taste of championship golf than The Ocean Course.
So, what makes it so special? The wind, lots of wind! Few courses are affected by the wind as much as The Ocean Course. It is said, from round to round, that players can have up to an 8 club difference on holes depending on the wind's strength and direction. The course is raised, so does not have that much protection from the unpredictable sea breezes.
The Ocean Course is located on the eastern end of the island, so also has more seaside holes than any course in the Northern Hemisphere! It has 10 holes running across the Atlantic, which provide unique views of the coastline.
When we talk of tough holes on this course, you could mention the 2nd, 4th or the 18th. The second is a par 5 crossing a marshland, which will test any player. Hole 4 is a par 4, which has two marsh-carries and leaves players playing into the wind. Many consider it be the hardest hole of the outward 9. The 18th hole plays with the Atlantic along the right side, in addition with steep dunes. Players also gain panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and background dunes, making for a great finishing hole.
The Ocean Course also has a clubhouse with beach-style architecture. This clubhouse has The Atlantic Room, which features spectacular panoramic views of the ocean and 18th green. Aside from the views, the room also provides excellent clubhouse dining for the after round snack or beverage.
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