770 Auloa Rd,
Kailua, Hawaii (Oahu) 96734
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Wooded hills; tropical rainforest.
Designer:
Father/son team of Pete & Perry Dye.
21.359255
-157.760410
4 mi SE of Kaneohe / 9 mi NE of Honolulu.
Royal Hawaiian
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club is home to a well-rated and pleasantly testing golf course. Legendary designer Pete Dye and his son Perry have integrated their layout into tumbling terrain, which is framed by ancient jungle at the foot of the Ko'olau Mountains in Oahu. The back-nine builds to an exciting finish as it winds through leafy rainforest corridors. Risk-reward opportunities are presented at holes like the short par-four 15th and good length par-3 16th.
With its lush tropical surroundings and few signs of civilization, locals have been known to refer to Royal Hawaiian as Jurassic Park. Plenty of golfing challenge, the well-crafted design and usually good upkeep also contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
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Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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