Golf in Hawaii

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• Arnold Palmer Golf Course at Turtle Bay

  Turtle Bay, Oahu

  The picturesque Turtle Bay Resort is a perfectly manicured and landscaped paradise located on Oahu's northern most point. The Arnold Palmer Course, named after its famed architect, is the more challenging of the two world class courses on the Turtle Bay property and has often been ranked as Oahu's best public access course. Several major tournament events have been held here, including the Champions Tour, LPGA Tour, the Golf Channel's Big Break, the Hawaii State Open.

• George Fazio Golf Course at Turtle Bay

  Turtle Bay, Oahu

  Though the north shore of Oahu is more appropriately known for being the surfing capital of the world, just a 15 minute drive further north brings you to a jewel of resort complex sharing the same epic ocean views. The picturesque Turtle Bay Resort is a perfectly manicured and landscaped paradise located on Oahu's northern most point. It hosts two golf courses that rank among some of the best in the state. The Fazio Course is the original Turtle Bay course, featuring uninterru

• Wailea Gold Golf Course

  Wailea, Maui

  The Gold Course was designed by famed course architect Robert Trent Jones II, and was the home to the "The Wendy's Championships Skins Game" for many years. There are great views through out the 18 hole layout and is geared toward the experienced golfer wanting to get the most out of their game. The Gold was opened in 1994 and has been recognized with numerous rewards for its design, which is the most challenging of the three Wailea courses.

• Wailea Emerald Golf Course

  Wailea, Maui

  Also designed by Robert Trent Jones II, the Emerald is an enjoyable yet challenging course with shorter yardage then the other courses which favors couples and ladies play. The Emerald Course even received accolades for being one of the most women friendly courses in the U.S. by Golf Digest and Golf for Women magazines. The fairways are lush and green with tropical flowers highlighting the landscape. Huge views are visible through out the course with ocean views especially breath-taking

• Poipu Bay Golf Course

  Poipu, Kauai

  The Poipu Bay Course is situated on 210 acres perched majestically on rolling hills and bluffs above the epic scenery of Kaua'i's southern shore. Opened in 1991, this course makes the top ranks for some of the best golf in Hawai'i, as well as world rankings for resort golf. Host to the PGA Grand Slam event for 12 years until 2006, this is the only course on island where you can play where champions play. It is easy to see why, with lush green fairways framed by ocean and mount

• Big Island Country Club

  Kona, Big Island

  A 30 minute drive out of Kona can bring you to golfing in cool country comfort. The Big Island Country Club is at 2,200 feet upslope on Hualalai Mountain, providing lower temperatures and elevated views of postcard Hawaii. This is not a resort course, but instead reflects local island golf.Highlights: Lose the commotion of the coastline resorts and enjoy the quiet countryside in this park-like setting with ponds, native geese, and wide gently rolling Bermuda grass f

• Olomana Golf Links

  Waimanalo, Oahu

  This windward coast course is where President Obama sometimes golfs when he is on his island vacation in neighboring Kailua. This classic Hawaiian golf experience was created back in the early 1960's by designer Bob Baldock and plays well for golfers of varied skill levels. Olomana features beautiful views of the Ko'olau Mountains, lush landscaping and the cool refreshing ocean breezes of the "trade winds". Highlights: Lush green mountain views set the back

• Pukalani Country Club

  Pukalani, Maui

  The first thing you can count on when choosing to visit Pukalani Country Club is a cooler temperature and a distinctly community feel different from the resort area golf courses. This 18 hole course winds through a community of homes that makes for a more relaxed feel like you are out at your local golf course playing a round. The bonus Pukalani's 1100 foot elevation is that it provides sweeping views of Maui's central valley, the azure blue ocean in the distance, and the upsl

• Kahili Golf Club

  Wailuku, Maui

  The Kahili Country Club is removed from the resort area golf courses and set into the midst of beautiful mountain slopes. This centrally located 18 hole course is along the lower slopes of a dry land mountain range astride the Waikapu Valley. Sweeping views of Maui's central valley, the azure blue ocean, and even the upslope and summit of Mt. Haleakala make play scenic and relaxing. Both visitors and local residents share the tees and the affordability factor is certainly a plus drawing

• Kaanapali Kai Course

  Kaanapali, Maui

  Built amidst the Ka'anapali Resorts this Arthur Jack Snyder designed executive course has a short par of 70 and some of the best playable weather on Maui's west side. At a GlanceHighlights: This course represents championship resort golf, with the bonus of supremely playable Ka'anapali warm weather.Challenges: Narrow fairways, several water hazards and many bunkers that require accuracy of play. The popularity of the course make