If you’re looking for an American golf holiday with authentic Southern hospitality and a collection of some of the world’s nest courses, then the charming city of Charleston in South Carolina has all the bases covered.
1. CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES
Charleston and the surrounding ‘Lowcountry’ boasts over 20 superb parkland and coastal courses, offering an exceptional variety of golfing challenges. From true links style layouts by the ocean to tree-lined tracks in the forests, there’s a Charleston course to appeal to every type of player.
2. KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT
Thousands of golfers make the pilgrimage to the region’s showcase resort, Kiawah Island, where the Ocean Course, host of the 1991 Ryder Cup, and no fewer than five other world-class tracks, could occupy a week of any vacation. Indulge in 5-star accommodation, world-class resort amenities, award-winning recreational activities, all in distinctively tranquil natural surroundings. It’s a travel experience you’ll wish would never end.
3. US PGA CHAMPIONSHIP 2021
The 2021 PGA Championship, scheduled for May 17-23, 2021, will be the second staged at Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s famed 7,356-yard Ocean Course. Rory McIlroy won the second his four major titles when winning the PGA here in 2012, and he’ll be hoping to add to his tally in 2021, at a venue which never fails to provide excitement and drama. Combining a visit to watch the season’s second major with a golf holiday seems too good an opportunity to miss.
4. HISTORIC DISTRICT
Charleston celebrates its 350th anniversary in 2020, and there’s never been a better time to visit this most charming of America’s cities. Take a horse-drawn carriage tour, shop along King Street and Charleston’s famous City Market, stroll The Battery to see beautiful mansions, take in a jazz club, cool off in the famous Pineapple Fountain, and enjoy world-class dining in this beautiful, walkable city.
5. CULINARY DELIGHTS
Many visitors come to Charleston with one thing on their mind: food. Discover the delights of the smoky, slow-cooked BBQ for which the region is famous; savour a dockside oyster roast; hit East Bay Street for a serving of Southern speciality shrimp and grits, or hang out on the rooftop bars on King Street, sipping on a Bourbon- laced cocktail or a locally-brewed craft ale. Every meal in Charleston is an event in itself, prepared to perfection and served with a smile.
6. FLY DIRECT
British Airways now offers two direct flights per week (Thurs/Sun) from Heathrow to Charleston, with a flying time of just nine hours. Charleston International Airport is only 15 minutes from the historic district, as well as centrally located to resorts like Kiawah Island and Isle of Palms. Return fares in World Traveller start from £500, World Traveller Plus from £928, and from £1,920 in Club World. To book, visit www.ba.com.
