Mary Rieger, Director of Southeast Sales, is delighted to announce the property's 40th anniversary! When the Kiawah Island Resort opened for the first time in 1976, it featured the Kiawah Inn with two swimming pools, two restaurants and a bar. Today, Kiawah Island Golf Resort is one of the top golf resorts in the world with five championship golf courses, The five-star Sanctuary Hotel and 14 restaurant outlets. Kiawah Island Golf Resort also manages the rental of 500 villas and homes and is only the fourth course in the U.S. to have hosted every major American PGA event. Read more here.