Tournaments Here’s what made Kiawah’s Ocean Course so hard in 2012 May 18, 2021 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email Here's what made Kiawah's Ocean Course so hard in 2012 Matt Fitzpatrick discusses his favorite U.S. Open venue | Subpar Matt Fitzpatrick talks Wyndham Clark U.S. Open fan reaction | Subpar Why Wyndham Clark’s Ping putter deal is so interesting When a 7-wood works for your bag (and when it doesn’t) Why this Mini Driver could improve your game off the tee | Emergency 9 Rich Lerner previews his new book 'Aren't You That Golf Guy?' | Subpar How Ernie Els viewed peak Tiger Woods | Subpar Wyndham Clark overcomes Shinnecock (& fans) to win U.S. Open Why is Shinnecock Hills the Ultimate U.S. Open Test? What amateurs can learn from pros' GTS driver choices As the world’s best prepare to take on Kiawah Island’s Ocean course at this week’s PGA Championship, it’s easy to overlook just how hard the course played during its first stint as host, back in 2012. Latest In News 4 hours ago 'It was unfair': Major champ laments fan treatment of Wyndham Clark 4 hours ago 2026 Travelers Championship Friday TV coverage: How to watch Round 2 19 hours ago Once a junior-golf phenom, Alexa Pano's patience is paying off 21 hours ago '1 bad swing' stymies Nelly Korda's KPMG Women's PGA opener Related Articles Gear Fully Equipped: Scott Fawcett explains why more PGA Tour pros should be hitting driver Features Tiger Woods discusses Phil Mickelson and how he’s feeling ahead of the PGA Championship Travel Watch the sun rise on PGA Championship host Southern Hills News GOLF's Subpar: Rich Beem talks battling Tiger Woods at the 2002 PGA Championship Drop Zone Phil Mickelson captures another PGA Championship at 50 Tournaments Keegan Bradley's keys to conquering Kiawah this week Tournaments 155! Explaining the Ocean Course’s fearsome slope rating News The best shot Keegan Bradley ever hit Tournaments What equipment tweaks might amateurs/pros make at the Ocean Course?