The Ocean Course is located at the eastern end of the island. Ten holes are directly on the Atlantic Ocean, while the other eight run parallel to it. 

In fact, this course is so heavily influenced by the wind that a player can experience a difference of up to eight strokes from one round to the next, depending on the direction and strength of the wind. Interesting fact: Because there is no prevailing wind on the Ocean Course, Dye designed two courses in one: one for east winds and one for west winds.

The four other courses on Kiawah Island include Tom Fazio's Osprey Point, Clyde Johnston's Oak Point, Jack Nicklaus' Turtle Point and Gary Player's Cougar Point.