O'ahu Golf Courses

Ocean breezes keep O'ahu's air clean and sweet, but they'll challenge your carefully calculated drive. The wind partly accounts for the fact that you will tend to find wide, forgiving fairways. The ground is harder here. The ball runs more off the tee, and doesn't stop as quickly on the greens.

First time golfers to the Island should also be forewarned about putting on Bermuda greens, which are grainier than traditional Bentgrass greens and more difficult to read. The grain grows in the direction of the prevailing trade winds, generally from east to west, toward the setting sun. Novice and experienced golfers looking to polish their skills will find helpful golf pros ready to provide lessons to help you make the most of your time on the courses.

Top rated resort golfing can be found at Hawaii Prince, Ko'Olina, Pearl Country Club and Turtle Bay. Tucked up against the rampart of the Ko'olau Range on Windward O'ahu, the Ko'olau Golf Club has been ranked the most challenging course on North America by the US Golf Association, but even novice will appreciate its tremendous beauty.

Golf Courses

• Coral Creek Golf Course
• Hawaii Prince Golf Club
• Ko'Olina Golf Club
• Pearl Country Club
• Turtle Bay Golf Club