KIAWAH TRADITIONS Memories Bring You Back SPRING | SUMMER 2021 I Hope That This Finds You and Your Family Healthy and Safe
KIAWAH TRADITIONS memories bring you back SPRING | SUMMER 2021 I hope that this finds you and your family healthy and safe. The past year has been the most trying the majority of us will face in our lifetime. Kiawah Island Golf Resort has nimbly adapted to be able to continue offering the world-class service, accommodations, amenities and recreational opportunities you have come to expect. Your health and well-being, along with that of our employees, is of paramount importance. In addition to requiring that all guests and employees adhere to the Town of Kiawah Island’s mask ordinance, we continue to take and regularly refine specific steps to safeguard the health of everyone on the island.
Anticipation mounts daily as we complete preparations to host the 2021 PGA Championship at The Ocean Course this May. We look forward to witnessing the world’s top golfers test their mettle on this iconic Pete Dye course.
We continue to make progress on our expansions. Last year we opened the new West Beach Conference Center and Villa Registration, representing two major milestones.
Our culinary team continues to deliver extraordinary cuisine. One new service we offer guests this year is an extensive menu of chef-catered meals that we can either deliver or serve in-person at your Resort Villa or Private Home.
The Spa at The Sanctuary has added several new treatments. These truly unique offerings are designed to promote health and vitality, as well as the relaxation and rejuvenation we all welcome.
The Heron Park Nature Center has welcomed new arrivals: hatchling alligators. These important young members of our nature program join the other native species that help provide a better understanding of the barrier island we are so fortunate to share with you and with our valued wildlife.
Thank you for continuing to be our guest. We look forward to welcoming you back to Kiawah Island Golf Resort in 2021.
Roger M. Warren, PGA President, Kiawah Island Golf Resort
spring| summer 2021 2 RORY ANTICIPATES 2021 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP
In May, Kiawah Island Golf Resort welcomes back the PGA Championship to The Ocean Course. Traditions invited ICONIC 2012 champion Rory McIlroy to share a few thoughts on returning for a second run at the major on the famed Pete Dye course. by nature
Traditions: What are some of the notable ways the professional game has changed since 2012, and how do you think that might come to bear on the 2021 PGA Championship?
Rory: One change that strikes me most is the incredible depth of ability and talent in every field in recent years. I’ve been on Tour for 13 years now and I definitely feel that a stronger, deeper field is an increasing reality. Simply put, a greater number of capable golfers has come to the fore, proving they can win at the highest level. If I am still the one to beat come May 2021, I will be up against a larger number of realistic contenders than I believe was once the case. I also think I’m happy with that scenario.
Traditions: What are your thoughts about returning to The Ocean Course in 2021?
Rory: It will also be my own, personal defense, after a nine-year interval, of a title that meant so much to the 23-year-old me. I feel I have evolved and matured as a golfer, so I will be more likely to give more attention to the old nuances and subtle changes made to The Ocean Course in the intervening years. I don’t think I will ever say I have mastered any of Pete Dye’s With five championship courses already courses—I’m just happy to keep learning and taking new experiences from each visit. lush and green under coastal South Carolina’s warm spring sun, Kiawah Island To read this interview in its entirety, please click here to read this interview in its entirety. Golf Resort makes this an ideal time to plan a golf getaway.
The Resort offers spring golf packages March 1 through May 30, 2021 with your choice of accommodations.
Plan your escape. Visit our website to discover details and reservations for The Sanctuary Golf Package or The Kiawah Villa Golf Package.
For personal assistance, please call 800.654.2924 and our expert staff will arrange the best package to meet your needs.
spring| summer 2021 3 BARTH-HAWTIN TENNIS ACADEMY NURTURES SUCCESS
When the tennis academy at Kiawah Island Golf Resort relaunched as the Barth-Hawtin Tennis Academy in January 2019, its goal was to achieve measurable, sustainable growth and success for highly competitive junior athletes aspiring to play Division I or pro tour tennis. To accomplish this, the Academy adopted a process combining a rigorous training plan with physical development, both highly individualized to each athlete.
After two short years, Academy pupils are already reaping the rewards. The most recent class produced three students who signed on to play varsity tennis at major college programs. Following two months at the Academy, one young student who was ranked too low to qualify for singles tournament play received a last-minute bid after another athlete withdrew. ROY BARTH He went on to win four matches to advance to the finals. Another 11-year-old Academy student achieved a national ranking PENS MEMOIR in the 12-year-old category. Late last year, founder of the tennis program If you have or know of a junior tennis player eager to elevate their game in preparation for collegiate or professional play, at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Roy Barth, who complete the Barth-Hawtin Tennis Academy online registration to begin the process. served the Resort as Director of Tennis for four decades, published his memoir, Point of Impact. The book, brimming with thrilling anecdotes as well as valuable life and tennis tips, traces Barth’s journey from a junior player in Southern California to his role establishing the most successful resort tennis program in the world.
For avid sports fans, some of the most compelling stories are reminiscences on his career as an All American at UCLA and his time going toe-to-toe with legends— including Arthur Ashe, Björn Borg and Stan Smith—at such hallowed events as Wimbledon and the U.S. Open during his pro tour. Lifelong friend and tennis great Billie Jean King offers a warm and engaging foreword. You can purchase your copy of Point of Impact by visiting the Kiawah Island Golf Resort online shop.
spring| summer 2021 4 of aging. Infusing the body with a delicious citrus aroma as it drinks in powerful THE SPA AT THE vitamin C, it is proven to add youthful vitality. The treatment includes an invigorating full-body citric exfoliation and an intensive hydrating body cream SANCTUARY INTRODUCES that awakens the senses as it leaves the skin positively glowing. A new massage enhancement, CBD Oil Boost, takes advantage of the hemp NEW TREATMENTS plant-derived substance that ongoing medical research increasingly proves to yield a wide abundance of health benefits. As the primary ingredient in this The Spa at The Sanctuary, which for the thirteenth straight year earned the massage oil and balm, CBD assists in easing muscle soreness and joint stiffness. prestigious Five Star recognition from Forbes Travel Guide, has added some blissful new treatments to its extensive offerings. The Citrus Luxury Retreat introduces the ultimate body cocktail that leaves skin feeling awakened, firmer and simply radiant. Discover the remarkable properties The Amethyst Geo Lift Facial boosts and firms facial tissues through the of vitamin C while indulging in a citrus-inspired sequence delivering visible introduction of South Carolina’s native gemstone, the Amethyst. Incorporated rejuvenation with well-being and relaxation. The Citrus Luxury Retreat culminates into the regimen is Naturopathica’s clean cosmeceuticals. Advanced glycolic in the Citrus Radiance Facial to complete the full head-to-toe revitalization. exfoliation, followed by a nourishing peel-off mask and an Amethyst sculpting gua sha (pronounced gwahshah) massage, reveals fresh, radiant skin. To learn more and begin planning your pampering retreat, visit our The Spa at The Sanctuary webpage. The Citrus Body Drench is a powerful treatment designed to reverse the signs
spring| summer 2021 5 WELCOME TO THE WEST BEACH CONFERENCE CENTER
Beginning last March, Kiawah Island Golf Resort hosted its first guests in the West Beach Conference Center. The center, which offers more than 23,000 square feet of customizable event and pre-event space, was designed by world-renowned Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA).
At their lowest point, ceilings in the 10,000-square-foot Carolina Ballroom soar over 17 feet to accommodate modern meeting and large-format AV setups. While the elegantly appointed ballroom is vast enough to host a grand chef- prepared banquet or key-note assembly, air-walls allow it to be subdivided in up to six separate spaces for maximum flexibility. Eleven breakout rooms feature oversized windows that usher in ample natural light and open onto stunning views of the island’s natural splendor.
The West Beach Conference Center also features under-roof drive-in loading bays to protect valuable meeting assets, ensuring they arrive to their final destination in pristine condition. To learn more about the West Beach Conference Center or to plan your next group event, visit our meetings page.
VILLA REGISTRATION
We are delighted to present our lovely new Villa Registration—conveniently located at 2 Shipwatch Road—where Resort Villa and Private and Premier Home guests will now be greeted at the beginning of their stay. Just steps from the new conference center and Cougar Point Clubhouse dining and amenities, this enhanced facility offers guests a relaxed and enjoyable registration experience as soon as they arrive on-island. To learn more about the Villa Registration and other exciting enhancements at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, please visit our expansions page.
spring| summer 2021 6 ENJOY PRIVATE CHEF-CATERED MEALS
Resort guests now have options for dining in the privacy of their Resort Villa or Private or Premier Home with meals prepared and served in-person by a personal chef or ready-to-eat and set-up in their accommodation while they are out enjoying the island. Since the service was introduced, popular menus have included continental breakfasts, plated dinners with wine pairings, small receptions with hors d’oeuvres, casual Lowcountry boils and lunch buffets with sandwiches, salads and soup.
“Our culinary team is extremely flexible and happy to work directly with guests to create an individualized dining experience to suit their wishes and number of guests, whether it’s four or twenty,” says Villa Resort Chef Tournant Jeff Cali.
As in Resort restaurants, any dietary needs or restrictions are respectfully accommodated. To explore this popular dining option, please contact Megan D’Mello at [email protected]. UPDATES FOR THE OCEAN ROOM LOUNGE
If you have not visited The Ocean Room Lounge in a while, you may notice some changes during your next visit. In addition to regular menu selections, guests will be able to feast on a dramatic Shellfish Tower featuring fresh seasonal catches—enjoying specialties such as oysters on the half shell, Maine lobster tail, snow crab claws, Palmetto Ale-poached white shrimp and Bering Sea king crab salad accompanied by classic accompaniments.
Guests will also savor craft cocktails, a well- curated assortment of fine spirits and selections from The Ocean Room’s award-winning wine list. To learn more about The Ocean Room Lounge and other Resort restaurants, please visit our dining page.
spring| summer 2021 7 TOOTHY BABIES
This season is an exciting time to visit Heron Park Nature Center. In addition to having the chance to observe and learn about various species native to Kiawah Island, the Nature Program welcomes new long-term guests—a handful (literally) of six-month-old alligators, Wando and Wappoo, named for two Lowcountry rivers. “It is special to see hatchling alligators this close,” says Kiawah Island Golf Resort Recreation Director Liz King.
These toothy babies replace the former resident alligators—now seven years old and making their new home at Alligator Adventure, a reptile refuge in Horry County, South Carolina. In exchange, Alligator Adventure provided Heron Park Nature Center with two captive-bred hatchlings. Maintaining resident alligators is a critical component of the Resort’s hands-on educational program, allowing guests to get an up-close look that would be impossible in the wild.
To learn more about Heron Park Nature Center, the Resort’s alligator programming and other opportunities to discover Kiawah Island’s fascinating and vitally important flora and fauna, visit our Nature Program page.
KIAWAH ISLAND MARATHON EARLY REGISTRATION
Registration is already open for the 43rd Kiawah Island Marathon and Half Marathon. This immensely popular, officially sanctioned Boston Marathon qualifier fills quickly, so don’t miss your chance to compete in this year’s event scheduled for Saturday, December 11.
For more information or to register, visit our Kiawah Island Marathon Webpage. For the latest updates, follow our Kiawah Island Marathon Facebook Page.
spring| summer 2021 8 CELEBRATE EASTER WITH A KIAWAH ISLAND GETAWAY
In addition to numerous dining options, Kiawah Island Golf Resort is hosting a collection of fun, all-ages-friendly activities to mark the arrival of spring.
The whole family can participate in hands-on events, including a cornhole tournament, comedy improv, an interactive magic show with South Carolina magician of the year Gary Maurer, a sand sculpting competition (a favored annual tradition) and an Easter egg toss. In accordance with local and CDC guidelines, all activities are carefully planned to ensure social distancing guidelines are met.
To plan your Easter holiday, visit the Kiawah Island Golf Resort reservations page, or call 800.654.2924 to secure your accommodations.
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