It’s finally here. The 2021 PGA Championship is taking place at the iconic Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort May 20-23, and the world’s best will be put to the test at one of Pete Dye’s greatest creations.
The Ocean Course is known for its championship pedigree, as it first hit the world stage at the iconic 1991 Ryder Cup known as the “War by the Shore” that came down to the final putt to bring the Cup back to American soil. For an incredible history lesson, watch this:
The next time the course took the main stage was during the 2012 PGA Championship where a young Rory McIlroy looked like he was playing a different course that week, sailing to an 8-shot victory over his nearest competitor. Obviously, Rory had missed the memo that he was playing one of the most beautiful yet challenging courses in the United States! For a look at his dominant victory, watch this:
As the best players in the world now descend upon the Ocean Course for the PGA Championship, it will be interesting to see how the players contend with the course during the new May dates, with the PGA Championship a former staple of the August schedule. Weather during this time of the year tends to be about 10 degrees cooler on average, but no matter what time of year it is you better believe that those Atlantic Ocean breezes will be in full effect for all to contend with.
If you’re anything like us, watching this week will have you plotting your next visit to Kiawah Island Golf Resort and we couldn’t recommend it more highly. To see a full breakdown of what the Kiawah experience is all about, check out our extensive Trip Ideas breakdown:
New accommodations coming June 2021
For those who have never been to Kiawah Island Golf Resort before, one of the things that you do not realize until you go for the first time is how massive the property is. The drive from the famous Sanctuary Hotel to the Ocean Course is a little over 6 miles long and takes about 15 minutes for you to get there.
For those that are looking to immerse themselves in the Ocean Course experience, the team at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is debuting The Cottages at the Ocean Course in June 2021. These four exclusive cottages will deliver the ultimate in luxury, including a 3,800-square-foot design with four bedrooms that feature king-size beds, private en suite bathrooms, and every amenity you could ask for.
These Cottages provide guests with a dedicated concierge who is available to facilitate the needs of your group, including any special requests you may have such as a stocked bar, special food items, complimentary on-island transportation, or the opportunity to schedule private catered dining in your Cottage. Since these Cottages are incredibly exclusive, you will need to reach out to the Reservations Department at the resort to reserve one at (800) 654-2924.
Recommendation
Whether you decide to capitalize on the new Cottages at the Ocean Course or choose to set up a trip in one of the other first-class accommodations such as the Sanctuary Hotel, you absolutely cannot go wrong with a visit to Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Once again, see our full story for a full breakdown of what the resort has to offer here, and enjoy one of the best places that the great state of South Carolina has to offer.