08.09.07
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Scouting Trip
Kiawah Island Golf Resort is rated the #1 U.S. Golf Resort by Travel + Leisure Golf magazine and after spending some time there, I can see why. The Sanctuary at Kiawah itself is embellished with amazing ocean views, white-glove concierge service, impeccable luxurious rooms, a tranquil Spa, timely shuttle service to and from any of their 5 courses, and to top it all off…the Ocean Room, a Mobil 4 Star & AAA 4 Diamond restaurant. All of these elements combine to make for one amazing experience.
While at Kiawah Island, we spent the majority of our time at the Pete Dye-designed Ocean Course, the main attraction. Here we found what many describe as the “tale of two cities” where the front nine are composed amid marsh-lined forest paths and the back 9 ribbon which spans about 3 miles alongside the Atlantic Ocean. The Driving Range is located directly between the two, making for an unmatched layout and a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
The local staff we worked with, during our preliminary shoot of the Ocean Course, was very accommodating and personable. Throughout our stay, we were given complete access to their caddy’s station for our equipment, storage, and cart needs while conducting our light studies from dawn to dusk. An added bonus to the scouting trip was the unexpected exclusive tour and back-story of their newly erected 24,000-square-foot clubhouse – scheduled to open this month of August.
Overall, it was an amazing experience and we can’t wait to go back to photograph the full course later this year.
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