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The Top 10 Oahu Hawaii Golf Courses
The Hawaii golf courses are so spectacular that no one agrees on the top ten Hawaii golf courses. There are over 30 courses on Oahu alone. We chose our top 10 Oahu golf course favorites. Let us know on our BLOG which is your favorite.
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Ko Olina Golf Resort is considered one of Hawaii's top courses. Opened in 1990, Ko Olina has been recognized by Golf Digest as one of the "Top 75 Resort Courses in the U.S." Ko Olina has been host to the LPGA Tour (1990-1995) and the Senior PGA Tour (1992). Ko Olina will challenge golfers to use every club in the bag with its demanding par 3's, well bunkered greens and gentle trade winds.
Ko Olina includes 16 water features on 8 different holes, multi-tiered greens, and well-manicured fairways. Large landing areas and varying lengths from the tees allow Ko Olina to accommodate players of all skill levels. Water is the defining feature at the beautiful Ko Olina Golf Club, located only 25 miles from Honolulu on Oahu's sunny southwest tip.
Added Bonus -
Exquisite dining at Roy's - world famous for Chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian Fusion cuisine.
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| Turtle Bay Golf Resort is poised on the northernmost tip of Oahu, Turtle Bay Country Club is the perfect choice for the golfer who wants to escape the bustle of Honolulu and Waikiki. The Arnold Palmer Course is home of the PGA Champion's Tour Turtle Bay Championship held every January and the LPGA's SBS Open held every February. Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the top courses in Hawaii, the Palmer Course boasts a challenging layout with outstanding conditions. (Price includes free bucket of range balls.)
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Hawaii Prince Golf Course was designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, this unique course boasts 27 dramatic holes - the only golf course of its kind in Hawaii. Situated on the Ewa Plain of Oahu, it occupies 270 acres of sheer beauty and offers stunning views of the rain-carved Waianae Mountains. Ten lakes dot the course. Water comes into play on six holes of the A course, three on the B and seven of the C.
"These three interchangeable nines offer a variety of challenges with multiple sets of tees and well-placed bunkers awaiting any errant shot. But by far, the most dominant feature is water and it is everywhere. Depending on which combination of nines you play, you are sure to get a diverse experience."
Mark Rolfing
NBC Golf Analyst, Prince Resorts Hawaii Golf Professional
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| Koolau Golf Course is carved out of a magnificent tropical rain forest on the windward side of the 2,000-foot Ko'olau Ridge mountain range, Ko'olau encompasses three distinct climate zones and features winding ravines, extreme elevation changes, and breathtaking views of cascading waterfalls. Situated on eastern Oahu, the rugged landscape of this tropical jungle course uses ravines as the target for holes and boasts lush vegetation and huge sand bunkers.
Considered the toughest course in the nation from the back tees with a slope rating of 162, Ko'olau's spectacular setting will inspire you from beginning to end. |
Royal Kunia has been described as the best new course in Oahu. The course was re-opened in 2003 and has been a local favorite ever since.
The course is blessed with great views of Pearl Harbor and the city of Honolulu. Situated only 35 minutes from Waikiki, the course offers a great golfing experience for the beginner to low handicapper. The par 5 ninth hole is the signature hole of the course measuring 621 yards from the back tees. From the tee's one gets a panoramic view of the entire south shore of Oahu.
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| Waikele Golf Course was designed by internationally renowned golf course architect Ted Robinson, it is just 30 minutes west of Waikiki in a region of exceptional beauty. The course overlooks Pearl Harbor and the blue Pacific. Turn, and your gaze sweeps from Diamond Head to the sculpted slopes of the Ko'olau and Waianae mountains.
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Hawaii Kai Golf has a Championship Course and an Executive Course , Hawaii Kai Golf Course is located in East Honolulu, 13 miles from Waikiki. While golfing, the Pacific Ocean can be seen from every hole.
On clear days, enjoy a view of Maui and Molokai. In the winter months, whales can be seen spouting water on their way to waters off Maui to give birth. Beginners as well as advanced golfers find the tropical winds blowing from the ocean not only pleasant but challenging, making both courses enjoyable to play.
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| Makaha Resort Golf Course is nestled in the beautiful Makaha Valley, a tranquil tropical estate awaits you. Designed by William F. Bell to accent the stunning natural landscape of Makaha Valley, our championship course was acclaimed for its beauty as much as its rigor by Golf Digest, and was named the island's best course by Honolulu Magazine.
Those with a sense of history will delight knowing that Hawaii's royalty used Makaha Valley for their recreation. The peacocks seen and heard throughout the valley were a gift from King Kalakaua to the owner of the historic Makaha Valley Ranch more than 100 years ago.
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Coral Creek Golf Course -- buoyed by its superbly maintained turf conditions, with lush greens, cascading waters and whispering winds -- boasts many strong and unique features typically reserved for high-end country clubs and hosts of PGA Tour events. This gives Coral Creek an advantage in its effort to be ranked among the "Top 100 New Golf Courses in the U.S.A." by Golf Digest.
From bag drop to country club service, you will find every detail has been taken care of to provide you with the most enjoyable visit. | |
| Kapolei Golf Course was the home of the 1996-2001 LPGA Ladies Hawaiian Open and was rated as one of the best courses on Oahu by both Golf Digest Magazine & the Zagat Survey. The par-72 championship layout is beautifully landscaped with floral gardens, coconut palms, five expansive lakes, and elevated greens, providing a challenging and enjoyable round for both men and women of varying skills.
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