KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. Kiawah Island Golf Resort announced that the inaugural Amateur Championship at Kiawah Island Golf Resort will be contested on The Ocean Course, site of the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches, the 2007 Senior PGA Championship and the 2012 PGA Championship, and Cougar Point, the resort’s Gary Player-designed course, September 4 – 7, 2008. This flighted individual stroke-play event is open to male amateur players of all ages. Both low-gross and low-net prizes will be awarded.

Participants will enjoy lavish receptions – including an outdoor barbeque at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, the resort’s Mobil Five-Star oceanfront hotel, hospitality suites, and fabulous prizes.

According to Brian Gerard, the resort’s Director of Golf, this tournament offers a great opportunity to sample Kiawah’s courses during a beautiful time of the year. “September is a great time to play golf here on Kiawah Island. The weather is generally very good and the courses are in excellent condition,” he said.

For complete itineraries and pricing, or to request a special events brochure, please visit http://www.kiawahresort.com/special-events or call 800-654-2924.

Event Details:

Player event registration is $789 per person and includes Daily Breakfast, Opening Reception, hospitality room for two nights, two golf rounds (one on The Ocean Course and one on Cougar Point), barbeque dinner (alcohol included), awards lunch and an amenity. Non-Player event registration is $425 per person and includes daily breakfast, opening reception, hospitality room for two nights, barbeque dinner (alcohol included) and awards luncheon (other resort activities not included).