877.634.0790Kiawah Island Resort Golf Club and Golf Course Packages
Kiawah Island Resort is a golfer's dream, featuring three exceptional courses that cater to various skill levels. The Ocean Course, known as America's toughest, challenges players with its high difficulty rating, unpredictable winds, and stunning ocean views, demanding precision and strategic play. Cougar Point offers a more accessible and enjoyable experience with its balanced design, wide fairways, and scenic beauty. Finally, Osprey Point, designed by Tom Fazio, immerses players in a captivating Lowcountry setting with dense forests and strategic water features, recognized for its quality and engaging design. Kiawah Island Resort provides a diverse range of golfing experiences, ensuring a memorable visit for all enthusiasts.
- Designed by Pete and Alice Dye: Renowned for bold, strategic course designs
- By the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association Scenic vistas: Filming location for The Legend of Bagger Vance
- Designed by Tom Fazio: Opened in 1988
- Scenic views of Kiawah’s waters: Set among lakes, saltwater marshes, and maritime forests
Starting from $284 per golfer per night (Low Season)
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The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Club
The Ocean Course is a par-72 championship layout. Stretching to 7,876 yards from the back tees, it has one of the longest and most demanding courses in the United States. The Ocean Course's slope rating of 155 and its course rating of 79.1 are the highest in the country, putting even the best players to a test.
All 18 holes here are exposed to the Atlantic, creating ever-changing conditions that make no two rounds alike. With the absence of any prevailing winds, Pete Dye designed the course to play two ways. One, for easterly winds and the other for westerlies, requiring golfers to make every approach with precision and creativity.
Course Highlights
- 18 holes framed by the Atlantic: Every shot is guaranteed to be breathtaking with stunning vistas of the ocean
- Highest handicap rating: Holds the highest course rating (79.1) and slope rating (155)
- Unpredictability: Designed for both easterly and westerly winds
- Challenging play: Hazards include deep bunkers, saltwater marshes, and natural dunes
For all its difficulty, the Ocean Course rewards patience and smart play. Golfers of all levels can enjoy its spectacular beauty and strategic variety.
The Osprey Point at Kiawah Island Golf Club
The Osprey Point Golf Course is a par-72, 18-hole layout that stretches through a serene Lowcountry. It features four large natural lakes and dense coastal forests.
Each hole showcases Tom Fazio's signature balance of aesthetics and playability. Golfers here can expect strategic challenges without being overly punishing. The course comes with wide fairways, contoured greens, and water-lined holes. Altogether, they provide a fair test for experienced golfers while remaining accessible to casual players
Course Highlights
- 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Tom Fazio
- Features four large freshwater lakes and rich coastal vegetation
- Water hazards in 15 holes demand accuracy
- Wide fairways and minimal forced carries for greater playability
- Scenic finishing hole wrapping around Canvasback Pond
One of its most memorable features is the 18th hole. A stunning par-4, it doglegs around Canvasback Pond, providing a picturesque and rewarding finish. Osprey Point is celebrated for its elegance, challenge, and tranquility in a way that defines the Kiawah Island golf experience.
The Cougar Point at Kiawah Island Golf Club
The Cougar Point Golf Course is a par-72, 18-hole layout that rewards strategic play and creativity. After its 2017 renovation, the course features re-grassed tees, more generous fairways, and new greens with Paspalum.
Renovations also involved updating bunkers and reinforcing bulkheads. Meanwhile, scenic stretches along the river make for a truly picturesque round.
Course Highlights
- 18-hole, par-72 course
- Paspalum grass for year-round smooth play
- Generous fairways and expansive greens
- Risk-reward par-5s with scenic water and marsh carries
- Ideal for players seeking a relaxed but strategic golf experience
While Cougar Point may not be as demanding as Kiawah's famed Ocean Course, many players find it more enjoyable. It's the perfect blend of beauty, challenge, and accessibility.
Kiawah Island Resort Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, resort guests of Kiawah Island can avail themselves of complimentary island transportation to any resort-owned venues and facilities. These include their golf courses, such as Osprey Point.
The nearest clubhouse would be the Osprey Point Clubhouse. It is located at the course’s 19th hole. The clubhouse is known for its casual dining restaurant and features a veranda that provides guests with the opportunity to spot the course’s famous alligators.
No, walking is allowed at Osprey Point. However, cart usage may also vary by time or conditions.
According to reviews and the resort’s website, the high-demand seasons usually fall in spring (March to May) and fall (September to November).
Cougar Point was designed by notable golf architect Gary Player, who also led the 2017 renovation.
Yes, Kiawah Island Resort allows walking on the Ocean Course at all times. But during the summer months, staff would advise players to take the cart on cart-designated paths.
Yes, non-golfers can ride along, however, there will be a rider fee that is paid to the pro shop on the day of play.
Golf carts are available and included in our package pricing for two golfers per golf cart.
Kiawah Island courses are certainly open to the public, however, for best pricing, you will certainly see more savings when booking both lodging and golf together, especially through Golf Trip Junkie.
There are 5 golf courses at Kiawah Island Resort that the public has access to. The Ocean Course, Osprey Point, Cougar Point, Turtle Point, and Oak Point, with the Ocean Course being the pinnacle of golf experiences.
The answer to that question really depends on your personal preference. Some folks enjoy the experience while others would rather not. That said, caddies and forecaddies on the Ocean Course know the golf course like the back of their hand, being able to guide you around, share some course history and stories, all of which only heighten the overall golf experience.
Both walking caddie and forecaddie fees are included in the package price, however, suggested gratuity is $100 per golfer for a walking caddie and $50 per golfer for a forecaddie, both paid in cash at the end of the round.
Yes, the Ocean Course is cart path only throughout the year. Furthermore, golf carts are not allowed on the Ocean Course for most of the year, with the exception of June, July, and August after 10 am. While walking the Ocean Course, golfers have the choice of using a walking caddie, typically double-bag. For golfers that prefer to carry their own golf bag, they can certainly do so, with the option to employ the services of a forecaddie (one per group of 4 golfers).
