The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Par
72
Architect
Pete Dye & Alice Dye
Access Type
Resort
Pete and Alice Dye's 1991 design stretches along 2.5 miles of Atlantic coastline, exposing all 18 holes to ocean winds. Host of the 1991 Ryder Cup — the "War by the Shore" — and two PGA Championships (2012 and 2021).
Rankings & Recognition — 2026
#1
Golf Digest
Best in South Carolina
2026
#1
Golf.com
Best in South Carolina
2026
#30
Golf Digest
Top 100 US
2026
#6
Golf.com
Can Play List
2026
#5
Golf Digest
Best Public US
2026
#45
Top 100 GC
Top 100 US
2026
Appears on these trails
America's Top 100 Overall
100 courses · National · Exclusive
America's Top 50 Public
50 courses · National · All Public
Low Country
10 courses · Signature · Exclusive
Pete Dye
10 courses · Architect · Mixed Access
PGA Championship Venues
12 courses · National · Mostly Private
Ryder Cup Venues (USA)
9 courses · National · Mixed Access
South Carolina Top 20 Overall
20 courses · State · Exclusive
South Carolina Top 5 Public
5 courses · State · All Public
CaddieTrail Activity
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0
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