Albeit watching Rory McIlroy walks his way home to the 2012 PGA Championship title at Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course, or booking a buddy trip for the golf trip of a lifetime, this championship golf course designed by the great Pete Dye is a bucket list destination for the avid golfer. Beyond the stunning 18-hole layout that stretches to 7,676 yards from the tips, the Ocean Course Clubhouse is a marvel, complete with the Ryder Cup Bar and all the amenities a golfer could ever need. A demanding day on the course will feature winds unlike anywhere else in the U.S., offset by breathtaking views that are Instagram worthy.
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Key contacts
Address: 1000 Ocean Course Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Phone: 1-800-654-2924
About the Ocean Course
Designer: Pete Dye | Number of holes: 18
Type of course: Resort, Public | Style: Links
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How to get here
Airports:
Charleston International (51 miles);
Hilton Head  (112 miles)
Driving from:
Atlanta (306 miles);
Augusta (158 miles);
Charleston (25 miles);
Orlando (390 miles);
Charlotte (232 miles);
New York (782 miles);
Boston (995 miles);
Philadelphia (695 miles)
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Booking a tee time
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Amenities at the Ocean Course
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island offers a complete suite of top-notch amenities, including a state-of-the-art locker room, a restaurant with both a lunch and dinner menu, the ability to work on your short game, as well as warm up for a round on the driving range. Click on any of the items below to learn more about how you can prepare for your round.
The star of the show at Kiawah Island is the Ocean Course.Â
This Pete Dye masterpiece is one of my favorite golf courses on the planet. Be forewarned, this course is difficult. It’s supposed to be. This is the day that you get to test your game for what it really is and see what you have. If you don’t like that thought process, I suggest playing up one set of tees for the day. It significantly takes some of the sting out of the round, and you’ll be able to enjoy the ocean-sided stroll down the fairways with a little more ease.
