KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. - Kiawah Island Golf Resort has announced its diverse special events calendar for 2007/2008. The 17-event series includes golf and tennis weekends, a women's escape retreat and a murder-mystery whodunit, while guest accommodation choices include private villas or The Sanctuary, the resort's AAA Five Diamond-rated oceanfront hotel and spa.

All rates below are subject to change, and based on double occupancy unless indicated otherwise. Single occupancy and day pass rates are also available.

For complete itineraries and pricing, or to request a special events brochure, please visit http://www.kiawahresort.com/special-events or call 800-654-2924.

Calendar of Events:

January 18-20, 2008 - Murder on the 19^th Hole-Murder Mystery Weekend: For the first time at Kiawah experience a weekend full of murder and mystery. Several "murders" will take place around the resort. Attendees must follow the twists and unravel the clues to narrow down the suspects and find the murderer. Starting at $623 per person for two nights at The Sanctuary or $560 per person for two nights at the villas.

February 14-17, 2008 - Par for Pairs Couples' Golf Retreat: Combine romance and golf to transform Valentine's Day into a memorable weekend at a spectacular location. Starting at $936 per person at the Sanctuary for three nights or $631 per person for two nights. Three nights at the villas start at $739 per person or two nights for $497 per person.

February 22-24, 2008 - Second Annual Friendship Cup: Play on the world-famous Ocean Course with this two-man team golf tournament for amateur players. Participants enjoy lavish receptions, hospitality suites, dinner at The Ocean Room, and fabulous prizes. Starting at $777 per person for two nights at The Sanctuary or $720 per person for two nights at the villas.

February 28-March 2, 2008 - The Hickory Golf Challenge at Kiawah Island Golf Resort: Take a walk down memory lane and join the society of hickory golfers for an old-time golf weekend on The Ocean Course replete with antique clubs and period clothing. Starting at $1056 per person for three nights at The Sanctuary or $892 per person for three nights at the villas.

March 2-6, 2008 - Ninth Annual Kiawah Island Golf Resort Pro-Am: PGA club professionals from across the US, along with three of their members, tee it up over 72 holes. The event includes evening scoring/cocktail parties. Starting at $1445 total per person for four nights at the villas.

March 7-9, 2008 - Golf for Women Weekend Retreat: A weekend for all levels of golf. Enjoy clinics, exhibitions, and on course play instruction with Golf For Women's Top 50 Teachers. Starting at $1399 per person for three nights at The Sanctuary or $1229 per person for three nights at the villas.

March 14-16, 2008 - Golf Health at Kiawah: Join Dr. Christian Reichardt, author of "Pain Free Golf" and a writer for the PGA Teaching Manual, as he teaches you his unique program that provides golfers with a complete sense of well-being on the golf course. Starting at $645 per person for two nights at The Sanctuary or $359 per person for two nights at the villas.