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Kiawah Island vs Traverse City

Two great golf trip destinations — but which one is right for your crew? Here's a head-to-head comparison using real data from our database.

Kiawah Island, SCVSTraverse City, MI
5Courses7
1Bucket-list courses2
$233Avg green fee$170
$800/nightLodging from$600/night
5Restaurants6
3Bars5
2Late-night bars3
4Activities5
Spring, FallBest seasonSummer, Fall
CHS (45 min)Nearest airportTVC (10 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose Kiawah Island if you want or you're drawn to Southeast golf.

Choose Traverse City if you want lower green fees, more course variety, more bucket-list courses, more nightlife, more activities, or you prefer Midwest golf.

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