Mark Bloomer has served as a caddie at The Ocean Course for 16 years. As one of the longest tenured caddies on the course, he knows all the varied nuances and beguiling snares Pete Dye cleverly disguised throughout. He has also grown to appreciate how unique many of its attributes are compared to any other U.S. golf course — natural elements that add to its intrigue and launch it to the top of every golfer’s bucket list.
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The Kiawah Golf Blog
Turtle Point Golf Course Renovation
Under the consultation of course designer, Jack Nicklaus, Turtle Point is undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation. While not much is changing the fairways on the course other than bunkering, all of the green complexes have have substantially changed.
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Jack Nicklaus consults on Turtle Point Renovation
The Jack Nicklaus-designed Turtle Point Golf Course on Kiawah Island Golf Resort closed on January 4, 2016 for a nine-month renovation. The Nicklaus Design team is to consult on Turtle Point renovations. Jack Nicklaus surveyed the course in late October with other members of Nicklaus Design and made recommendations for changes.
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Kiawah to Host the 2021 PGA Championship
The PGA of America announced today that it will conduct the 2021 PGA Championship on The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
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Bobby Jones-era Hickory Golf Clubs
You never know what will come through the Sanctuary doors. Last week, John Rosemond, a speaker for a group staying in The Sanctuary, brought with him an authentic set of Bobby Jones-era hickory-shafted golf clubs.
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Second Rolex Clock at 1st tee of The Ocean Course
Rolex installed a second clock near the first tee by the practice green on The Ocean Course. Now there’s no excuse for being late for your tee time!
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Rory McIlroy Wins the PGA Championship
Sunday at Kiawah Island, Rory McIlroy racked up an extra-big victory. McIlroy, at age 23, dominated the final round and won his second major by a PGA-record eight shots.
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What to Expect When You’re Playing The Ocean Course
The bags are packed and the plans are made. FINALLY, you are headed to Kiawah Island to play the famed Ocean Course. You have heard countless stories, both inspiring and terrifying, about the challenge that awaits you.
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