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The Ocean Course

4.7 (46 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Ray I.

5 stars +. Of course we have all seen the Ocean Course on TV but being there in person you can truly understand it's popularity among amateurs and professionals alike. Best of all, the service is excellent. Very organized and armed with caddies that are knowledgeable and hard-working, it allows you to focus on the challenging but beautiful course. Add this to your golf bucket-list for sure.

We had a blast playing today! My friends and I know an awesome Kiawah Island employee who was able to get us on the course. Initially, she called the pro shop and talked to Nathan who told her the tee sheet was completely booked. We decided to go anyways to get some merchandise at the pro shop. Dalton, who was sitting next to Nathan told us the tee sheet was virtually empty and was able to book us. I'm extremely disappointed with Nathan, who lied to our friend (the Kiawah employee) about availability. We all felt disrespected. Additionally he hung up abruptly when my friend and I called about simple inquiries.

Ever since I saw the Ryder Cup played at the Ocean Course it has been on my bucket list; I was not disappointed! It is a tough track, and with the wind blowing 40-50 mph the back-nine was a son-of-a gun! Our caddy Zeke, was very helpful, he gave accurate yardages and was very attentive. The cart "paths" were rustic, so if you can, I recommend walking to increase your links experience. Allow an extra 15 minutes to arrive in good time for your tee-time as it is back in there! The homes on the course were impressive but not obtrusive to the remote feeling whilst playing. Well worth a visit! (I also missed a 4 foot putt on the final hole like Bernhard. It wasn't his fault it is tough to read!)

Me, waiting to tee off. Maybe on 14 or 15.
Josh M.

I played in January 2021. I've played many courses in Myrtle Beach, this was only the second course I've played on Kiawah. The caddies were awesome and the course was magnificent. Perfect. Beautiful. I did not get there on time to warm up so it took me a while to loosen up and I played terribly, but it didn't matter. I had a great time just being on this course. I would recommend this course to anyone who loves golf. It's not cheap by any definition, but it's worth the money for a one of a kind experience.

Our caddy Bobby assisting with club selection.
Michael K.

10 Stars! Beautiful, meticulous, pristine...A must play for every golfer. Getting to play it a month before the championship was amazing. No carts, walking with caddy made us feel like tour players. Bobby our caddy was great with me and especially my teenaged son. Great advice, spot on reads on the greens. This will be an annual trip for us!

Lynn W.

I'm a huge fan of Pete Dye so when we had a chance to take a last minute vacation to SC, we had to play this course. It's walking only and a very easy walk as it's pretty flat. Beautiful views and good caddies. Great lunch after our round!

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Donna H.

Such a beautiful view - always mesmerizing. Lunch is a must every visit. Don't skip the burger and onion rings! Pecan crusted chicken is another winner! Take your time to relax it's well worth it.

Driving range!
GiGi D.

If you would like to get your buttocks (trying to be classy with my words here, considering this is a very high class establishment) handed to you, then head to the Ocean Course on Kiawah Island. It is by far one of the nicest, well maintained courses I've ever been to (that's not saying all that much, but the golfer I was with agreed and he frequents the courses just as much as Spieth and McIlroy...) with a wonderful ocean breeze to take the edge off of the glowing sun. 18 holes will take you about 4-5 hours, regardless of how good you are.... And the average score on these links is a 100, even though it's a PAR 72 course (or at least that's what I thought I saw on the tee card). I didn't play any golf while at this course (except for hitting a few balls at the driving range) because I didn't want to be a show off... So instead I observed my golfer and his father birdie, par, bogie and double bogie... And hit a few in the hazards, ha ha! No Eagles were spotted unfortunately, but being from WYOMING, I only really expect them to come out in the Rocky Mountains...? Okay that was bad. Ha Ha Ha. Any ways, if you want to treat yourself (as I know this place costs a PRETTY PENNY) to a stunning round of golf, with ocean views, sights of mansions, and the occasional alligator, then come on over! You have to walk the course prior to 12pm, with a caddie, but after 1pm you can take a cart, however, a caddie still has to be present and it's recommended you tip him at least $25 per person playing... On top of everything else. PS: if you believe beer will improve your golf swing (yeah, it probably won't), a can is $5 and the concession girl will be driving around to serve you... PSS: I had to pee, and on hole 14, I believe, there is a bathroom... The nicest in the middle of nowhere bathroom I've ever used before!

Andy D.

I'm sure by now you've heard the old proverbial saying "If you looked up the definition of Perfect, you would see a picture of........" Well, perfect is here, perfect is the ocean course, the Ryder Cup Bar and Grill and it's employee's. I'm not going to write about the course, God started it first and man brought a lawn mower. I'm writing this review about the operation. Disney couldn't run it better. First the pro shop on the ocean course. I met a gentleman named "Dick" a finer person you will not fined amoungst the golfing community, I wish I had employees like him, I wouldn't have gone grey so early. At the Ryder Cup Bar and Grill I met a wonderful Venezuelan hostess, she was vibrant, positive and maintained a very professional aura. Our server was equally as professional. I could have just hung out there for hours, the place is beautiful, historic and they have quality employees.

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Excellent course. Long, tough and challenging. Be in shape and hit the straight. Iconic.

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10/10 and a must play. Ocean views on 10+ holes is amazing. Very challenging course. It's all about the second shot!

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6 years ago

Pretty amazing place. Service was great. Caddie was great. Windy and mid 50s. Hope you get to play it one day.

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Absolutely breathtaking surroundings, wonderful, friendly service and good food, Kiawah is paradise!

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Attended the 94th PGA here...gorgeous course, gorgeous view!

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The food was amazing and the service superb! Really nice environment with beautiful views. Not at all loud. I loved it!!

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The Links At Stono Ferry

The Links At Stono Ferry

4.1(25 reviews)
11.2 mi

Great golfing experience! Has to wait out the storm so we couldn't play our full round but still…read moreenjoyed the holes and the view was gorgeous!

Me. Ben, James & Molly played here on the Wednesday after Easter…read more We were on a Spring break holiday. Ben had this course recommended by a co-worker who lives in Charleston. An overall good experience. Very small bag drop location. It's better to just pick-up your cart and retrieve your bag from your vehicle as they have a large parking lot. Check in was smooth and easy. Very pleased they offer a Veteran discount of $45.00 for 18 holes with a cart, otherwise its $105.00. They have a driving range but you're required to hit off mats. Very small practice putting area where balls are included. The carts have built in GPS, the tee boxes are well marked and maintained & they offer multiple tee options. All the fairways are fairly wide open, there is a fair amount of water with small creeks and steams coming into play. There are also small ponds on the front and back as you're playing along the Stono River with some nice views. All the greens were in great shape and fairly straight forward. This is a busy and popular place, even during the week, we were delayed about 30 minute off the first tee. Pace of play wasn't great either, so we played about a 5 hour round of 18. Sadly, there was no Marshal to maintain pace of play. The Staff at the clubhouse was great as was the Staff at the grill. I really like that they have the self-service hot dog station with all fresh condiments for an excellent all-beef hot dog. Several great holes on the back 9, especially #18, a par 4, which plays about 250 yards from Senior tees & requires a strategic drive to reach an island green. I would highly recommend this course but don't be on the clock.

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Turtle Point Golf Club - Pristine course at Turtle Point Golf Club

Turtle Point Golf Club

4.7(3 reviews)
0.9 mi

A must play course! I've been coming to Kiawah for over 15 years, and this course is always my…read morego-to! It's always perfectly maintained and the staff is excellent. In my opinion this is an A+ driving range, not to be missed! Kiawah Island is fantastic for those willing to take the drive and this particular golf course is no exception. A villa at Turtle Point, is ideal if you are looking for a quiet game of tennis or a round of golf on a pristine course with friends. The experience, like many on Kiawah island is really quite great. The grounds are meticulously groomed and the staff continues to check in from your arrival to departure to make sure your visit is impeccable. It is quite the experience! I can't say enough about the jaw dropping outdoor views and beautifully design course landscaping, it is stunning every direction you look. Also, the wildlife is incredible, just so spectacular to take in. Watching the tropical birds, southern fish, baby alligators, and even the flowers is quite marvelous. This is a part of the resort that is simply breathtaking and I do recommend coming here. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would in an instant!

Beautiful golf course. Fairways and greens are well maintained. The rough is not too rough, and…read morethe woods are clear of low vegetation so when the ball happens to go in there, it's easier to find. I wish I was actually playing here. I was a spectator at a women's collegiate golf tournament, and they all made me feel like I need to work on my golf game a lot more than I have lately. Large gator spotted on the front nine that was rather impressive as it swam across the pond. I believe this was the 8th hole, but I could be wrong. Clubhouse is very classic. Locker rooms and restrooms for men and women, pro shop with a lot of merchandise to choose from, and a bar / restaurant for those who wish to refresh after a long round of 18.

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Oak Point Golf Course

Oak Point Golf Course

3.8(4 reviews)
3.0 mi

Oak Point was one of 3 Kiawah Island golf courses I visited as part of a short golf vacation with…read moresome buddies. Its a Clyde Johnston designed course with some interesting nuance to it. While its a challenging course, playing in somewhat inclement weather made it a bit more challenging. Of the 3 courses we played-- Turtle Point and Osprey Point-- I found this to be the most difficult---certainly based on my score. Just the fact that you start out with a par 5 on the first hole should say something. How about having 3 par 5's and 3 par 3's on the front 9? I don't think I'd seen that before. Then 2 par 5's and 2 par 3's on the back 9. The back 9 for me was much more difficult. The condition of the fairways and greens are what you'd expect from a Kiawah Island course. The folks on the course and the pro shop were very friendly and helpful.

Oak Point is the only one of the 5 Kiawah Island courses that is located just outside of the Kiawah…read moregate. I feel Oak Point is the best course for a variety of skill level players, it would be challenging to the novice golfer and the experienced player will have a fair test, but may prefer the other 4 courses. The par 5's are reachable, but typically guarded on 3 sides with bunkers or other non green zones. Bordering the historic Haulover Creek and the Kiawah River, Oak Point was built on the grounds of an old indigo and cotton plantation. As I mentioned with the other Kiawah golf courses, Oak Point is another example of quality golf that Kiawah Island has to offer. The 18-hole Oak Point plays 6,759 yards of golf from the tips for a par of 72. The course rating is 73.8 and it has a slope rating of 140 on Bermuda grass, designed by Clyde B. Johnston. I have to rate Oak Point at the bottom of list of my Kiawah Golf Courses, but do not have that dissuade you from playing there, it is still excellent..The signature hole is #18

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City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course

City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course

3.1(39 reviews)
12.2 mi

I was genuinely excited to get away and enjoy a round of golf here…read more Unfortunately, this course ended up being a textbook example of how a few bad employees can completely ruin what should be a great experience. The golf shop staff were shockingly unprofessional. Rude, dismissive, and openly negative from the moment I walked in. Golf is supposed to be welcoming even municipal courses understand that but these two employees acted as though their goal was to sour the day of anyone unfortunate enough to interact with them. Every single time I have walked in these two bearded guys in there sit there and do nothing all day and are jerks to every person walking in. Even kids excited to play golf. Their demeanor was hostile for no reason, and the strong smell of alcohol only added to the discomfort. No guest should ever feel unwelcome at a public course they're paying to enjoy. The facilities were equally disappointing. The bathroom was beyond unacceptable dirty, neglected, and clearly not maintained with any regularity. It honestly looked like it hadn't been properly cleaned in years. This alone reflects a serious lack of pride and oversight. Even something as simple as parking was ignored. Leaves and debris everywhere. A quick blow-through would take minutes, yet the neglect is obvious. These are basic standards, not luxuries. Mounds and mounds. What makes this especially frustrating is that the course itself has real potential. The layout and location could make this a fantastic municipal golf destination. But that potential is completely undermined by careless maintenance and, more importantly, staff who seem to actively dislike the people keeping the course in business. This review isn't written out of spite it's written out of disappointment. With the right leadership, accountability, and staff who understand basic professionalism, this place could be great. Until then, be prepared for an experience that feels less like a relaxing round of golf and more like an unnecessary headache. Charleston deserves better from its public courses.

First, its a MUNI so take that into consideration. That being said, since the reno and more play…read morethey are doing a generally good job of maintaining the course. Its that classic old school type of course..think Alister Mackenzie, Seth Raynor. If you like that you will like this. I think that its in better shape in the shoulder seasons...May/June and Oct/Nov. If you open your mind to it, its a fun test of golf. If want it to be easy and you want to score low...not so much. Its a test of golf but to me a good one for a muni.

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#14, Par 3

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