CHARLESTON, SC., August 14, 2014 – Situated on 60 miles of scenic coastline, the Charleston Area is home to 19 golf courses boasting some of the most breathtaking terrain in the country. Lush space marshland, picturesque fairways, and panoramic ocean outlooks present golfers with outstanding views to soak in between shots. While beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder, these 10 golf holes consistently rank among the most mesmerizing for visitors of the Charleston Area:
1. Kiawah Island Golf Resort- Ocean Course
17th hole (Par 3, 223 yards)
The site of multiple dramatic splashes during the 2012 PGA Championship, this tee shot over a large pond is sure to rattle nerves. However a quick glance at the glistening ocean is all a player needs to melt away any frustrations they may have caused themselves.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Ocean Course: Host site for the 2012 PGA Championship, this Pete Dye design offers views along 2.5 miles of Atlantic Ocean. (7,356 yards, par 72)
2. Wild Dunes Resort- Links Course
12th hole (Par 3, 169 yards)
Surrounded by native grass that glows purple in the early fall, this hole’s terrain boasts beauty year round. Golfers should be especially careful of going long on this picturesque Par 3, which is said to play short rather than long.
Wild Dunes Resort’s Links Course: Designed by Tom Fazio, this Links Course presents combined challenges of the Atlantic Ocean and features rolling fairways that wander past moss-draped live oaks, magnolias and exotic palms, through giant sand dunes and saltwater marshes. (6,709 yards, par 72)
3. Wild Dunes Resort- Harbor Course
17th hole (Par 4, 464 yards)
This tricky Par 4 requires a drive over the Intracoastal Waterway to a fairway that doglegs left. The large target green is guarded by scenic tidal marsh on the left and a lurking bunker on the right.
Wild Dunes Resort’s Harbor Course: A Tom Fazio design, the course continues the Links’ tradition of golf, but offers a cohesive variety of short and long holes, some bordering the Intracoastal Waterway. (6,359 yards, par 70)
4. Kiawah Island Golf Resort- Turtle Point Golf Club
14th hole (Par 3, 173 yards)
The 14th hole is the first of Turtle Point’s three ocean holes, with a very challenging green to hit. Three bunkers make aim the key factor in this 173-yard Par 3.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Turtle Point Golf Club: Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the course flows through interior forests of hardwoods and palmettos, along backwater lagoons and finally to three holes along the Atlantic Ocean. (7,062 yards, par 72)
5. Patriot’s Point Links
17th hole (Par 3, 150 yards)
Consistently ranked the “Best Par-3 in the Lowcountry,” this hole’s island green is anchored right in the Charleston Harbor. Spectacular views of Shem Creek, Fort Sumter, and the downtown skyline make this hole a must-play for all avid golfers in the Lowcountry.
Patriot’s Point Links: A Lowcountry tradition, this historic course, designed by Willard Byrd, features plush fairways, immaculate greens and panoramic views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter. (6,955 yards, par 72)
6. Dunes West Golf Club
7th hole (Par 5, 497 yards)
This majestic, elevated tee shot is framed by a large pond that runs up the left side of the fairway. Golfers have the risk/reward decision of going for the green in two for an eagle putt or laying up just short for a safe chance at birdie.
Dunes West Golf Club: Located on the historic Lexington Plantation, this Arthur Hills design is set amidst moss-draped oaks, lush palms and Bermuda-covered dunes. (6,859 yards, par 72)
7. Links at Stono Ferry
13th hole (Par 4, 345 yards)
Sitting on the site of the original ferry landing for the plantation, the 13th hole runs right along the Stono River. Golfers should be sure to soak in the rich history and magnificent views that
accompany this famed Lowcountry hole.
Links at Stono Ferry: he site of the revolutionary Battle of Stono Ferry in 1779, this Ron Garl design is set amidst centuries-old live oaks along the Intracoastal Waterway. (6,814 yards, par 72)
8. Legend Oaks Golf Club
17th hole (Par 3, 175 yards)
A peninsula green with water and sand carry awaits players on this pleasing Par 3. Golfers aren’t alone in their love for this hole, as sunbathing alligators are often spotted in the left wetlands.
Legend Oaks Golf Club: ocated on the site of a former rice plantation, the course was designed by Scott W. Pool and is surrounded by the natural beauty of 300-year-old majestic live oak trees and a host of Lowcountry wildlife. (7,011 yards, par 72)
9. Charleston National Country Club
15th hole (Par 4, 370 yards)
Featuring two large scenic marsh areas, the 15th hole begs for power off the tee with a 200-yard carry. The severely undulating green makes two-putting a difficult task, one that requires a correct read to ace.
Charleston National Country Club: The only Rees Jones Design open to the public in the area, this course is sculpted out of Lowcountry marshland and features 100-year old oaks dripping with Spanish moss and Palmetto palms. (7,064 yards, par 72)
10. Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club
14th hole (Par 4, 319 yards)
With water along the entire left side of the hole, the 14th hole is widely considered a challenge yet a favorite among golfers. Lush Bermuda fairways and beautiful meandering forests make Shadowmoss Plantation’s entire 18 holes a scenic wonderland.
Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club: Carved from an original Charleston Plantation, Shadowmoss is designed by Russell Breeden and offers immaculate Champion ultradwarf greens. (6,701 yards, par 72)
Charleston & Resort Islands Golf
More than 200 years ago, Charleston was the site of America’s first golf club. This heritage of golfing excellence is evident today. Guests have convenient access to more than 19 championship courses, created by legendary architects including Arnold Palmer, Rees Jones, Gary Player, Arthur Hills, Tom Fazio, Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The area also offers plenty of year-round activity off the course. They range from historic tours and attractions to inshore and offshore fishing and award-winning dining, as well as a year-round calendar of festivals and events. For reservations or more information on these packages and others available in the area, please visit www.charlestongolfguide.com or call 800-774-4444.
The mission of the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is to unify and lead the local travel industry in marketing the Charleston area as an individual, meeting, incentive and group destination to both the domestic and international markets. For more information, visit explorecharleston.com
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