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Osprey Point Course

Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Kiawah Island, SC, USA
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18 holesPar 726,902 yds72.8/135

About this course

Osprey Point, a jewel within Kiawah Island Golf Resort, presents a course where water is a constant companion, a Lowcountry tapestry woven from Pete Dye's strategic genius. Originally designed by Tom Fazio, Dye reimagined the layout in 1988, transforming it into a more forgiving, yet still challenging, experience for players of all levels. While not a major championship venue, Osprey Point is highly regarded for its playability. Broad fairways and receptive greens offer a sense of openness rare on Kiawah, though Dye's signature mounding and strategically placed bunkers ensure a cerebral round. The course winds through maritime forest, showcasing the natural beauty of the island, with the occasional alligator sighting adding a touch of wild intrigue. Osprey Point is a place where members and resort guests alike find enjoyment and challenge in equal measure. While it lacks the historical gravitas of its Ocean Course sibling, Osprey Point stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of thoughtful course design in a stunning natural setting. A post-round beverage on the patio overlooking the closing holes is the perfect way to cap off a day, swapping tales of near misses and triumphant pars amidst the tranquil sounds of the South Carolina coast.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

2056

Best in World

1846

Best in USA

73

Best in SC

Quick facts

Location
Kiawah Island, SC, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1988
Holes
18
Designer
Tom Fazio
Par
72
Length
6,902 yards
Difficulty
72.8/135
Course Vaults score
7.5

Getting there

Most visitors arrive via Charleston International Airport (CHS), roughly forty minutes northwest of the island, though Signature Flight Support at Charleston Executive offers a discreet private alternative for those seeking a quieter arrival. The drive south traces the Lowcountry's signature geography - tidal marshes giving way to live oaks draped in Spanish moss - before crossing the final causeway onto Kiawah Island itself, where the Atlantic horizon opens wide and the resort's gated entrance signals a transition into one of the Southeast's most storied coastal sanctuaries. The island's deliberate remove from the mainland reinforces its appeal: this is a destination that rewards the journey with seclusion, salt air, and some of the finest resort golf in America.

FAQ

Common questions about Osprey Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Osprey Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 202 logged golfers.

Osprey Point was designed by Tom Fazio.

Yes. Osprey Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Osprey Point is 72.

Osprey Point plays 6,902 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Osprey Point is 135.

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