Destination Guide: Plan your Oahu golf vacation
While other Hawaiian islands give you golf that can be showy, Oahu keeps it real, offering diverse golf options, as well as great resorts and spas, that will keep them coming back for more.
Oahu golf courses and more
While other Hawaiian islands give you golf courses that can be showy, Oahu keeps it real, offering diverse golf options, as well as great resorts and spas, that will keep them coming back for more. Featuring one of the busiest public golf courses in the world, and courses by design greats such as Arnold Palmer and George Fazio, Oahu is ready to be the golf vacation of your dreams.
Arnold Palmer Course at Turtle Bay Resort
The Arnold Palmer-designed Palmer Course at Turtle Bay Resort is a championship course that combines Scottish Links with a jungle of forest pine. Don't get too distracted by the surroundings, though - easier said than done. The signature 17th ends on a plateau 100 feet from the Pacific Ocean. more»
George Fazio Course at Turtle Bay Resort
The only George Fazio-designed golf course in Hawaii, the Fazio Course at Turtle Bay Resort, is popular with visitors and pros alike. The course features lengthy fairways, deep bunkers and sculpted greens. The Fazio is also home of the LPGA Tour's Hawaiian Open. more»
Ko'olau Golf Club
Tropical splendor stars at Ko'olau Golf Club in eastern Oahu. The Dick Nugent-designed course encompasses three distinct climate zones and is carved out of a tropical rain forest. The course, located on the side of a mountain range, features winding ravines, elevation changes and picturesque views of waterfalls. more»
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Westin Maui Resort And Spa
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is situated along a spectacular stretch of the famed Ka'anapali Beach. This AAA four diamond oceanfront resort blends an endless array of activities and amenities with gracious aloha spirit, perfect for any Hawaiian vacation. more»
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Come together at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa on the world-renowned Ka‘anapali Beach. Join us at the foot of the legendary Black Rock for luxurious comforts, unique culinary experiences and cultural journeys. more»
Turtle Bay Resort
At Turtle Bay Resort, your spirit can run free,whether you’re snorkeling the pristine waters of Kawela Bay or Kuilima Cove or riding horseback on secluded trails at the ocean’s edge. more»
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