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I'm playing there this Friday and wonder if anyone has ever played it and what they thought of it.

I've already been told to expect to have a great time while simultaneously shooting the worst score in my life.

It's like a 140 something slope and rated the the 8th best public course in the nation. It's supposedly the third toughest as well.

I haven't played it but have friends who caddy there and other Kiawah courses and many of them have played it. Like any other course on the ocean, you will have to have a good wind game. Winds are usually stronger in the afternoon and the ocassional thunderstorm can spring up this time of year. Actually, as it has been very hot and humid this summer, the wind will probably feel good even though it will challenge your game. I don't know your handicap or how serious you're going to be about this round but my advice is to just enjoy it and not worry too much about score. Unless you're playing for money, that is. Also, on a side note, I've heard reports that a lot of the greens in our area are not in the best condition right now but not sure about the Ocean Course. Have a great time.
Jerry

I played the Ocean Course in March 1997. I got on as a single and was happy to be assigned to a retired couple who played from the forward tees. Being an 18 or 20 HDCP at the time, I was happy to play from those tees. I knew the course would beat me up, so I thought I would minimize the damage and maximize the fun. On the final green I made my putt for 99 and was a happy guy.

The early-morning fog made the course seem other-worldly. The fog burned off and gave way to a beautiful day... until the winds came up. Geez, it was difficult under windy conditions, at least for me. It was really difficult to aim at the left rough to compensate for a strong L-to-R wind (or vice versa). On one hole I hit a good drive that happened to bore through the crosswind and land right in the waste area I'd been aiming at. I was often unsure of what to do.

I didn't have any disastrous holes; the course takes a stroke here, a stroke there, and before you know it, you're on your way to a higher score than you're used to shooting.

But I didn't mind because it was such a beautiful course. I kept thinking how easy it would be to make a photo calendar of the place, just by shooting at random. Everywhere you look it's pretty.

Have fun! I know you will.