Kiawah's The Ocean Course
Located at number 4 in Golf Digest magazine's 100 top public golf courses in the U.S., The Ocean Course is located at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, which offers a relaxing natural environment for players. This is the only course in the Northern Hemisphere where 10 holes are directly placed along the beach, and one of the few that offers such a long stretch of oceanfront dunes to play on. Hole 18 is right over the shore, making for a memorable last shot. The course covers 7,356 yards with a slope of 144 and par 72. The wind, sand and natural obstacles make this a popular course for those who want a challenging play.
Kiawah's Island Golf Resort
1000 Ocean Course Drive DR
Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455
(843) 266-4670
proshop.kiawahresort.com
Events and Tournaments
South Carolina is home to a number of golf events and tournaments throughout the year, most of which happen in August and September, including the PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship, the NKF Golf Classic and the PGA Championship. During the 3-day Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament, players get a chance to team up with a different celebrity. The Celebrate Freedom Annual Golf Classic, held in October, attracts a large number of players because of its prizes, which include a $10,000 check for a hole-in-one and awards for best long drive, accuracy and proximity to the pin.
South Carolina Golf Events and Tournaments
golf.discoversouthcarolina.com
Bird Golf Academy
This one-of-a-kind school offers much more than just training. Located within historical Wachesaw Plantation East, it offers golfers of every level daily on-course lessons that fit their style and level, six hours of private instruction per day and unlimited golf. Those who buy a package receive all of this plus accommodations and mental game preparation in this historic plantation characterized by Tif-Eagle greens and scenic wetlands. The resort offers a lounge, villas, exercise room and children's activities in case you're traveling with the whole family. Nearby attractions include Huntington Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet, an historical fishing village.
Wachesaw Plantation East
911 Riverwood Drive
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina 29576
(877) 424-7346
wachesawplantationeast.com
About The Author
Sarah Dray has been writing since 1996. She specializes in health, wellness and travel topics and has credits in various publications, including "Woman's Day," "Marie Claire," "Adirondack Life" and "Self." She is also a seasoned independent traveler and a certified personal trainer and nutrition consultant. Dray is pursuing a criminal justice degree at Penn Foster College.
