via GoogleCougar Point
Gary Player (1996, renovation 2017)
Holes
18
Par
71
Yards
6,863
Peak Fee
$262
About Cougar Point
Cougar Point is the original Kiawah Island Resort course, opened in 1976 and completely reimagined by Gary Player in 2017 as a marshland course. Holes now play directly along tidal marshes with panoramic Kiawah River views and acres of spartina grass. Generous fairways and large greens, paired with risk-reward par-5s and abundant water, make it extremely playable across handicap levels. Golf Digest gave Cougar Point a near-perfect 4.5 stars in Best Places to Play. The South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association awarded it Golf Course of the Year. A good second or third round on a Kiawah trip, less championship than The Ocean Course, more approachable than Turtle Point.
How much does it cost to play Cougar Point?
Cougar Point's peak-season green fee is around $262 per round. Off-peak rates vary by season. Call the pro shop for current shoulder pricing. Cart, range balls, and caddie fees are typically separate. Estimate the full Kiawah Island trip cost
Who designed Cougar Point?
Cougar Point was designed by Gary Player (1996, renovation 2017). The par-71 layout plays 6,863 yards from the back tees. Cougar Point is part of Kiawah Island in Scramble's catalog of independently researched courses.
Where is Cougar Point?
Cougar Point is located at 12 Kiawah Beach Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455, USA. The nearest major airport is Charleston (CHS).
12 Kiawah Beach Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455, USA
Also at Kiawah Island
Course data sourced from GolfCourseAPI, Google Places, and curated catalog research. Last updated when the underlying course record changed.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.