This is a story about how the world’s best tennis resort came about. “The best,” you ask. Well, don’t just take our word for it. For 15 out of the … Read More
How the Best Tennis Resort Came About
The Kiawah History Blog
Mickelson Wins the 2021 PGA Championship
Phil Mickelson wins the 2021 PGA Championship in historic fashion. Thirty years after The Ocean Course forever transformed the world’s perception and awareness of, not to mention enthusiasm for, the … Read More
Kiawah Island Invests in Course Improvements
Rory McIlroy holed the winning putt at the 2012 PGA Championship at The Ocean Course and became the first golfer to win a major championship on Seaside friendly paspalum grass. The players universally praised the putting surface and endorsed the decision to convert from Bermuda to paspalum as the right one.
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40 Years Ago: Kiawah Island Golf Resort Opened
Forty years ago today — on May 3, 1976 — the Kiawah Island Resort opened for the first time. The resort featured the Kiawah Island Inn with its two swimming … Read More
When the Sanctuary at Kiawah Opened
Future hotel guests continued to eagerly wait for The Sanctuary grand opening. Their excitement continued to rise as the nation’s travel media had already acclaimed the luxurious, one-of-a-kind hotel.
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