Kiawah Island (Ocean) (Kiawah Island, United States) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide
Kiawah Island (Ocean) aerial view

Kiawah Island (Ocean)

Kiawah Island, United States

Par
71
Holes
18
Yards
6,951
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 11 · 3
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Course Layout

92 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 92 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

42 bunkers
22,745 sq yd of sand — 2.3 bunkers per hole on average.
10998 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
600 sq yd avg green
Classification: Mid-size greens (~4,500 sq ft avg) — typical modern design. Huge surfaces — a 40-ft putt is a common outcome even from a good shot.
1479 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
0.01 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 1 fairway zones.
42 bunkers · 10 greens · 1 fairway zones · 39 tee boxes · 0 water hazards.

About Kiawah Island (Ocean)

Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a resort on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, located along a ten-mile (16 km) mix of island and beachfront property approximately 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Charleston.

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What Should You Expect to Shoot?

These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.

Championship

Rating 74.5 · Slope 145 · Par 72 · 7,200 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 9 83 +11
10 15 90 +18
15 22 96 +24
20 28 103 +31
25 35 109 +37
30 41 115 +43

Back

Rating 72.5 · Slope 138 · Par 72 · 6,700 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 7 79 +7
10 13 85 +13
15 19 91 +19
20 25 97 +25
25 31 104 +32
30 37 110 +38

Middle

Rating 70.5 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 6,200 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 4 75 +3
10 10 81 +9
15 16 86 +14
20 22 92 +20
25 27 98 +26
30 33 104 +32

Forward

Rating 72.0 · Slope 128 · Par 72 · 5,400 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 6 78 +6
10 11 83 +11
15 17 89 +17
20 23 95 +23
25 28 100 +28
30 34 106 +34

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 35 4 4 3 5 4 4 3 4 5 36 71
Yards 450 526 396 449 166 462 439 172 397 3,457 387 383 209 563 428 406 177 395 546 3,494 6,951
Stroke Index 7 3 13 11 17 1 9 15 5 8 4 16 2 10 6 18 12 14

Holes That Decide Your Round

Hardest Hole · SI 1
Hole 6
Par 4 · 462 yards

Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →

Longest Hole
Hole 13
Par 5 · 563 yards

Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 5
Par 3 · 166 yards

Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.

Easiest Hole · SI 18
Hole 16
Par 3 · 177 yards

Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.

Pre-Round Checklist for Kiawah Island (Ocean)

Your Game Plan for Kiawah Island (Ocean)

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Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:
7,200
Par:
72
Course Rating:
74.5
Slope:
145

Back

Yards:
6,700
Par:
72
Course Rating:
72.5
Slope:
138

Middle

Yards:
6,200
Par:
72
Course Rating:
70.5
Slope:
130

Forward

Yards:
5,400
Par:
72
Course Rating:
72.0
Slope:
128

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Kiawah Island (Ocean)?

Kiawah Island (Ocean) is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,951 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,457 yards), back nine par 36 (3,494 yards).

What is the longest hole at Kiawah Island (Ocean)?

The longest hole is hole 13, a par 5 playing 563 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Kiawah Island (Ocean)?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 462 yards.

What should I shoot at Kiawah Island (Ocean)?

Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.