GOLF COURSES

It can be argued that South Carolina was the birthplace of modern golf.  That might explain the reason some of the best golfing you can find is right here in the lowcountry.  Charleston, SC provides a beautiful mild climate, and sunny coastlines which are perfect for your golfing vacation. Here you can take a tour of some of the golf courses this area has to offer.

OAK POINT GOLF CLUB
KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT
4394 Hope Plantation Drive, Johns Island, SC 29455; 800-654-2924; www.kiawahresort.com

Tucked away in the center of Kiawah River Estates, just outside of the Kiawah gate, lies Oak Point Golf Course. Referred to most frequently as a Scottish-American style course, this par 72 course is challenging to both the novice golfer and the experienced professional. Oak Point borders the historic Haulover Creek on the grounds of an old indigo and cotton plantation. Wide areas of windswept fairways stretch alongside salty marshes interspersed with densely forested areas of live oaks, magnolias, pines and palmetto palms. Also indicative of the Lowcountry are Oak Point’s numerous vistas of freshwater lagoons and winding creeks. Rated 4½ stars in Golf Digest’s latest “Best Places to Play” ranking with a “Great Value” rating.

 

Designer:  Clyde Johnson
Head Professional:  Scott Ammon
Director of Golf:  Brian Gerard
Superintendent:  Bill Daly
Course Record:  65

TEES	YDS	RATING	SLOPE	PAR
Tournament	6701	72.4	137	72
Oak	6450	70.9	135	72
Johnston	6105	69.2	132	72
Kiawah	5153	(M)67.1 (L)72.3	(M)128 (L)135	72
Carolina	4954	69.8	121	72