3 MUST-PLAY COURSES KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT, KIAWAH ISLAND Five distinct courses, five unforgettable challenges—each crafted by a legendary designer. The Ocean Course: Pete Dye’s masterpiece is home to the famous 1991 Ryder Cup and multiple PGA Championships. It’s windswept, wild and stunning. Cougar Point: This Gary Player design touts sweeping marsh views and player-friendly fairways. Turtle Point: A thinking golfer’s course by Jack Nicklaus, expect oceanfront holes and strategic shot demands. Oak Point: Nestled by the Kiawah River, this Clyde Johnston course charms with forested beauty and fresh design. Osprey Point: A Tom Fazio gem, it offers a true test from tee to green amidst barrier island landscapes. with tight fairways and tiny greens, it recently underwent a full re-grassing. Heron Point by Pete Dye: Bold and playful, it’s packed with classic Dye challenges. Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III: This redesign marries Lowcountry charm with modern playability. CHERAW STATE PARK GOLF COURSE, CHERAW Set along the shores of Lake Juniper, this Tom Jackson-designed course is framed by towering pines. A renovation is planned for March through September 2026, so get your rounds in early or prepare your game for the fall. PALMETTO DUNES OCEANFRONT RESORT: HILTON HEAD ISLAND On the Robert Trent Jones Course, water comes into play on more than half the holes, capped by the showstopping ocean view at the par-5 10th. SPECIAL MENTION: OLD SOUTH GOLF LINKS, BLUFFTON GEO Certified for sustainability, this course is as committed to eco-friendly practices as it is to great golf, offering stunning Lowcountry views to boot. 4 golfing getaways Scan the QR code to explore South Carolina's lauded golf scene, from legendary links to challenging mountain courses. THE SEA PINES RESORT, HILTON HEAD ISLAND A world-class trio that’s as scenic as it is legendary. Harbour Town Golf Links: A beloved PGA TOUR stop 3. Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III, Hilton Head Island 4. Cheraw State Park, Cheraw 14 DiscoverSouthCarolina.com
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