October Kiawah Island Retreat

Kiawah Island exists in its own Low Country paradise - a barrier island resort where the Atlantic Ocean meets pristine marshland and golf history lives on every fairway. Thirty miles south of Charleston, this is where Pete Dye created his seaside masterpiece and where major championships are won.

Here's what makes this place legendary: Kiawah is home to The Ocean Course, site of the 1991 "War by the Shore" Ryder Cup and two PGA Championships, consistently ranked among the top public courses in America. Add in Gary Player's renovated Cougar Point along the Kiawah River and your choice of either Jack Nicklaus's Turtle Point or Tom Fazio's Osprey Point, and you've got four days of championship golf that few resorts in the world can match. We're staying at The Sanctuary, scheduling a bus shuttle into historic Charleston for the ladies to explore King Street, and playing some of the most iconic holes in American golf. This is Low Country golf at its absolute finest.

Dates: October 29, 2026 - November 1, 2026

Double Occupancy: $2,640

Single Occupancy: $3,510

Spots are limited to 16 participants

What’s Included

✓ 18 holes on Kiawah Ocean Course

✓ 18 holes on Kiawah Cougar Point w/ carts

✓ 3 nights at The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island

✓ Daily Breakfast Included

✓ Transportation to / from Charleston (evening day 3)

✓ In-resort transportation

✓ Dedicated Red Stag Travel Co. support

✓ All service charges and taxes

What’s Not Included

𝖷 Airfare

𝖷 Transportation to Kiawah Island

𝖷 Mandatory Ocean Course Caddy ($120)

𝖷 Add on round on any non-Ocean course for an additional $270 per round plus any taxes and fees (carts included)

𝖷 Any other meals or incidentals

Full Golf Itinerary

  • October 29, 2026

    Day of Arrival

    Airport (suggested): Charleston International Airport (CHS)

    Course: Turtle Point @ 2p w/carts

    Activity: Welcome drinks at The Sanctuary Hotel

    Dinner Recommendation: The Ryder Cup Bar at The Ocean Course

    Hotel: The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island

  • October 30, 2026

    Breakfast: The Sanctuary (included)

    Course: Oak Point @ 10a w/carts

    Dinner Recommendation: Jasmine Porch at The Sanctuary

    Hotel: The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island

  • October 31, 2026

    Breakfast: The Sanctuary (included)

    Course: Ocean Course @ 10a w/caddies

    Activity: Night Out in Charleston

    Hotel: The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island

  • November 1, 2026

    Day of Departure

    Breakfast: The Sanctuary (included)

    Course: Osprey Point @ 8a w/carts

    Airport (suggested): Charleston International Airport (CHS)

The Courses

The Ocean Course - Pete and Alice Dye's masterpiece boasts the most seaside holes in the Northern Hemisphere, with ten hugging the Atlantic and eight running parallel. Originally planned to sit behind the dunes, Alice Dye suggested raising the entire course to give players unobstructed ocean views from every hole—a decision that created one of golf's most iconic and challenging tests. Built to host the 1991 Ryder Cup's "War by the Shore," the course has since welcomed two PGA Championships and consistently ranks among America's greatest layouts. The wind is the real architect here, with conditions that can create up to an 8-club difference from one round to the next. Fair warning: this is a bucket-list course that will test every part of your game, but the views and the experience of walking in the footsteps of major championship history make it unforgettable.

Cougar Point - Gary Player's layout reopened in 2017 after an extensive renovation, winning immediate praise for its dramatic marsh vistas and superior playability. The course features smart risk-reward par-5s and extremely scenic par-3s that demand strategic thinking throughout your round. The signature stretch along the Kiawah River showcases some of the most beautiful holes on the property, with marshland framing approaches and ancient oaks standing sentinel over fairways. This is the kind of course where you can score if you play smart, but trouble lurks for anyone getting too aggressive.

Additional Golf - Choose between Osprey Point or Turtle Point for your third round. Turtle Point, a Jack Nicklaus design, traverses diverse landscape and includes three windswept holes along the Atlantic on the back nine. Tom Fazio's Osprey Point winds through lagoons and ponds with wide fairways and nice hole variety, offering plenty of room off the tee while still presenting heroic carries on several par-3s. Both courses provide that perfect resort golf experience—challenging enough to keep things interesting, playable enough to enjoy the Low Country scenery.

Hotel Accommodations

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

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Travel Information

Airport: Charleston International Airport (CHS) is your gateway - it's only about 35-40 minutes to Kiawah Island Resort. This is one of the easiest resort-to-airport combinations you could ask for. CHS is a manageable mid-sized airport, so you'll avoid the chaos of major hubs while still having decent flight options. The drive to Kiawah is straightforward and scenic once you get closer to the island.

Getting to The Sanctuary: You have a few options - rent a car for maximum flexibility (especially if you want to explore the island and nearby areas), use a ride-share service, or arrange a private car service through the resort for a more seamless arrival experience. If you're planning to stay mostly on resort property, you could skip the rental car since you're arranging a bus shuttle for your Charleston evening - this way the ladies can explore downtown, browse the shops along King Street, and enjoy dinner without anyone worrying about driving or parking..

Frequently Asked Questions

Traveling solo? Absolutely! Roughly a third of our participants come by themselves, and we'll match you with players of comparable ability and competitive spirit.

How many reservations can I make? LPGA Amateur Association members may book two spots (yourself and a friend).

Do I need to meet a handicap threshold? Not at all. We care about pace of play, not your scoring average. As long as you keep things moving, golfers of all skill levels are welcome.

What if I need to cancel? Once someone from the waitlist fills your spot, you'll receive a full refund.

Terms & Conditions

What's Included - Your experience covers all green fees, lodging with daily breakfast, welcome drinks, transportation for an evening out in Charleston, comprehensive itinerary planning, and personal concierge support from booking through your return home, plus all applicable taxes and fees. Airfare, breakfast and lunch, caddie services, and gratuities are handled separately, allowing you the flexibility to customize these aspects of your journey.

Payment Terms - Secure your trip with a 20% deposit, with the final payment due 90 days prior to your departure date. We accept credit cards, wire transfers, and checks.

What Happens Next?

Within 24 hours of your commitment, you'll receive your deposit invoice via email (20% of total package value). Once your deposit is received, we'll send you a welcome email with preliminary trip details and a timeline of what to expect leading up to departure. You'll have full concierge support every step of the way, so don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Travel Well!

Questions? Drop me an email or text.

mike@redstagtravelco.com

856-261-6876