via GoogleTurtle Point
Jack Nicklaus (1981, Nicklaus redesign 2016)
Holes
18
Par
72
Yards
7,061
Peak Fee
$262
About Turtle Point
Jack Nicklaus opened Turtle Point in 1981 and returned in 2016 for a comprehensive redesign that reshaped green complexes, rebunkered the layout, and strengthened the three ocean-facing holes that define the course. Turtle Point is the most strategic of Kiawah's Nicklaus designs, narrow corridors, small greens, strategic water, and out-of-bounds pressure make precise iron play a prerequisite. Golf Digest rates it 48th on America's 100 Greatest Public Courses. It earned a near-perfect "4 Stars" in the Golf Digest Best Places to Play guide. The three seaside holes on the back, the 14th, 15th, and 16th, sit among the most scenic stretches on the Atlantic coast.
How much does it cost to play Turtle Point?
Turtle 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
What is Turtle Point known for?
Turtle Point has earned Golf Digest America's 100 Greatest Public Courses #48. It's one of 3 nationally ranked courses at Kiawah Island in Scramble's catalog.
- 🏆Golf Digest America's 100 Greatest Public Courses #48, Golf Digest
Who designed Turtle Point?
Turtle Point was designed by Jack Nicklaus (1981, Nicklaus redesign 2016). The par-72 layout plays 7,061 yards from the back tees. Turtle Point is part of Kiawah Island in Scramble's catalog of independently researched courses.
Where is Turtle Point?
Turtle Point is located at 1 Turtle Point Ln, Kiawah Island, SC 29455, USA. The nearest major airport is Charleston (CHS).
1 Turtle Point Ln, 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.