Set on one of South Carolina’s “sea islands,” one of several dozen large islands fronting the Atlantic Ocean, between the Santee River north of Charleston and the southern coast of Georgia, Daufuskie Island has an intriguing history. Life on the island has been traced by archeologists as far back as 9,000 years; pottery shards have been found dating back to 7,000 BC. Life on Daufuskie has always been comfortably. Wildlife, shellfish, and marine life thrive in the nutrient-rich marshes off nearby Hilton Head Island.
Today, the eight-square-mile Daufuskie Island, and what is now Daufuskie Island Resort & Breathe Spa, offer a real back-to- nature experience. The pristine beaches, the overwhelming sense of peace and tranquility, and the almost intoxicating quality of the sea air, make it one those special places where quality of life is a fact rather than a wish.
I spent four days on Daufuskie Island in late May, 2008, and I have to tell you, it has jumped right into my top five favorite places to visit. It’s the ultimate getaway; a lost world where time slows to a pace that hasn’t been know in the US for at least 100 years. Unbelievably, this Paradise comes with two championship golf courses:
The Melrose Course at Daufuskie Island Resort & Breathe Spa is a Jack Nicklaus “signature” layout. An 18-hole, 7,081-yard championship golf course of breathtaking beauty. From wetland to oceanfront, the course meanders through some of the island’s most pristine real estate. Rated 74.2 off the Gold tees, with a slope of 138, it’s challenging yet fair. Four sets of tee boxes ensure the enjoyment of golfers of all skill levels. I love this course.
Bloody Point Course is Daufuskie Island Resort & Breathe Spa’s other golf course. Bloody Point was designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, and named after a notorious 1700s battle between Indians and the British on the island's southernmost tip. The layout winds its way through some of Daufuskie's most scenic coastal marshes and dark water lagoons. Also, the bald eagle's nest on the seventh hole and the Osprey's nest on the 15th hole are visited annually by these nationally treasured birds. The course plays 6,900 yards off the Gold tees with a rating of 73.5 and a slope 134. Bloody point is the dark secret of Daufuskie Island: a wonderful golf course waiting to be discovered. It’s beautiful, supremely quiet, totally relaxing, and there’s never a need to rush your round. Four sets of tee boxes offer something for everyone. The pro shop and clubhouse rate high on my list of elegant establishments. I love Bloody Point too.
Green fees:
Green fees for both courses - $129 – and include the round-trip boat ride from Hilton Head. If you’re staying at the Resort, the fee drop significantly depending upon the time and day you want to play.
For more information about the Breathe Spa at Daufuskie Island Resort, you can visit the photo gallery posted by our Guide to Spas.How to get There:
The closest regional airport to The Daufuskie Island Resort is the Hilton Head Island Airport located just 15 minutes from all the action in Hilton Head and from ferry to Daufuskie Island. The airport is served bt US Airways Express and The Delta Connection. Currently there are up to 8 US Airways and 3 Delta arrivals and departures daily.
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Contact:
Daufuskie Island Resort & Breathe Spa
421 Squire Pope Road
Hilton Head, SC 29926
800.648.67781
