The most scenic golf courses in Kiawah Island, South Carolina

The golf courses within about 25 miles of Kiawah Island, South Carolina that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for scenery, from views and setting to the look of the property. Each course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 10 courses qualify.

Also covers Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Summerville, Hollywood and 4 more nearby towns.

  1. Charleston

    Country Club of Charleston

    Charleston, SC, USA
    8.4

    Scenery 4.6 out of 5 from 6 golfers

    PrivateSeth Raynor & Brian Silva

    • 5.0Conditions
    • 4.8Layout
    • 4.6Scenery
    • 4.7Facilities

    Very good test of golf and one of the best clubs to be at in Charleston. Hard to beat a seaside Raynor just 10 minutes away from the best city in the world. Great variety of template holes and can be a real test when the wind is up.

    Written by

    @dpowers

    • Driving range
    • Must play
    • Grass range
  2. The Ocean

    The Ocean

    Kiawah Island Golf Resort

    Kiawah Island, SC, USA
    9.1

    Scenery 4.6 out of 5 from 66 golfers

    PublicPete Dye & Alice Dye

    • 4.7Conditions
    • 4.3Layout
    • 3.4Value
    • 4.6Scenery
    • 4.1Facilities

    Typically flat courses are more score-able, but that is not the case at The Ocean; instead, you find yourself battling the various hazards and most notably the daunting wind. Let me be clear, you will feel as if you are playing defense on this course.

    Written by

    @notaburner105

    • Must play
    • Caddies
    • Challenging
  3. Harbor

    Harbor

    Wild Dunes Resort Links Golf Course

    Isle of Palms, SC, USA
    7.3

    Scenery 4.3 out of 5 from 6 golfers

    PublicTom Fazio

    • 3.7Conditions
    • 4.2Layout
    • 2.8Value
    • 4.3Scenery
    • 2.9Facilities
    • By water
    • Challenging
    • Great value
  4. The Muni

    The Muni

    The City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course

    Charleston, SC, USA
    7.9

    Scenery 4.2 out of 5 from 18 golfers

    PublicJohn Adams

    • 3.5Conditions
    • 4.7Layout
    • 4.5Value
    • 4.2Scenery
    • 3.5Facilities

    The MUNI, as many know it by, is a shining example of what public golf in America could and should be. There’s no flashy clubhouse, no incredible piece of land, and no pricey greens fee.

    Written by

    @Tom Doakito

    • Must play
    • Hidden gem
    • Walkable
  5. Yeamans Hall

    Yeamans Hall Club

    Charleston, SC, USA
    8.8

    Scenery 4.2 out of 5 from 10 golfers

    PrivateSeth Raynor & Jim Urbina

    • 4.8Conditions
    • 4.1Layout
    • 4.2Scenery
    • 4.0Facilities

    another Raynor design that’s always fun to play! Luckily, living so close means I get to experience it pretty often. The fairways are wide, but that doesn’t mean you can just let it rip.

    Written by

    @jensencastle

    • Must play
    • Walkable
    • Views
  6. (Cassique) The Kiawah Island Club

    Kiawah Island, SC, USA

    Scenery 4.1 out of 5 from 11 golfers

    8.6
  7. (Turtle Point) Kiawah Island Golf Resort

    Kiawah Island, SC, USA

    Scenery 4.0 out of 5 from 13 golfers

    7.5
  8. (River) The Kiawah Island Club

    Kiawah Island, SC, USA

    Scenery 4.0 out of 5 from 7 golfers

    8.4
  9. (Osprey Point) Kiawah Island Golf Resort

    Kiawah Island, SC, USA

    Scenery 4.0 out of 5 from 5 golfers

    7.5
  10. Patriots Point Golf Links

    Mt. Pleasant, SC, USA

    Scenery 3.2 out of 5 from 6 golfers

    5.0

How we rank

This ranking uses each golfer’s scenery rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Scenery is the scenery score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Kiawah Island, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.

FAQ

Country Club of Charleston is #1 on Course Vaults in and around Kiawah Island, South Carolina at Scenery 4.6/5 (6 golfers). 10 courses qualify for this list.

This ranking uses each golfer’s scenery rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Scenery is the scenery score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Kiawah Island, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.

A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its scenery on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.

Yes. It includes qualifying courses within about 25 miles of Kiawah Island, not only courses whose address is in the city.

This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 4:38 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.

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