Kiawah Island is the locale of this week's PGA Championship.
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The 2021 PGA Championship is being contested at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island this week, and thus far, it has been a very entertaining venue.
However, if you’re not familiar with the course, you might be asking yourself, “Where the heck is Kiawah Island, anyways?” If this sounds like you, we’ve got you covered.
Where is Kiawah Island?
Kiawah Island is located on the coast of South Carolina, directly south of Charleston. From Charleston, it is roughly a 45-minute drive to the island. Kiawah is also located in what is known as the South Carolina Lowlands. This region of South Carolina is comprised of the four southernmost counties in the state and is known for its nature, sightseeing and, of course, golf.
Zephyr Melton is an assistant editor for GOLF.com where he spends his days blogging, producing and editing. Prior to joining the team at GOLF, he attended the University of Texas followed by stops with the Texas Golf Association, Team USA, the Green Bay Packers and the PGA Tour. He assists on all things instruction and covers amateur and women’s golf. He can be reached at zephyr_melton@golf.com.