“The name “Kiawah” (KEE-a-wah) is derived from the Indians who lived in the area during the 1600s” (Kiawah Island Golf Resort, 2015). Diseases such as small pox and measles ended up killing off those who were not enslaved. At that time they didn’t have a cure for those types of diseases. This resulted in the disappearance of the Kiawah’s. “In 1699, George Raynor was given title by the Lords Proprietors” (Kiawah …show more content…
Starting out as just a piece of land where the Kiawah lived and is now a place to come relax and enjoy all the amenities and activities they have to offer. After the resort was developed Real Estate sales began to take off. That same year the Town of Kiawah was incorporated. Incredible golf courses were also being designed. In 1991, they had the Ryder Cup Match at the new Ocean Course where USA beat Europe. In 2012 PGA Championship was played on that same course. In recent news, they just announced that the 2021 PGA Championship would be played on Kiawah Island’s Ocean