57-049 Kuilima Drive,
Kahuku, Hawaii (Oahu) 96731
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Pristine woodland and wetlands; briefly oceanside (at the par-4 17th).
Designer:
Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay
Above distances are for the Palmer course. Also at Turtle Bay is the 18-hole Fazio course (par-72; 6769 yds from back tees).
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3 mi NW of Kahuku / 40 mi N of Honolulu.
Turtle Bay (Palmer)
The Turtle Bay Resort is home to two 18-hole championship golf courses, the highly-ranked Arnold Palmer course and the also well-rated and popular George Fazio course. The Fazio course closed in 2020 during the Covid pandemic, and as of 2024 hasn't reopned. The Palmer course is open.
The Palmer course is a championship layout that ranks with some of the best in the Hawaiian Islands. The layout meanders its way through a mix of woodland and natural wetlands, briefly arriving oceanside at the signature hole, the dauntingly bunkered par-4 17th. From the par-6th through to the par-3 13th the course loops around the Punahoʻolapa marsh, an unspoiled 100-acre wetland and bird sanctuary.
This tree-lined and open parkland course provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. A must play if you are in the area.
Pick of the holes: the signature par-4 17th hole offers panoramic ocean views from the green while the hole is dotted with nine fairway cross-bunkers, which makes it as challenging as it is scenic.
Stay&Play at Turtle Bay: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Non-metal spike facility.
Excellent
Over the years Turtle Bay's Fazio course has played host to a number of prominent golf events, including the LPGA Tour's Hawaiian Open and the inaugural Champions Tour Skins Game.
Palmer course:
Hawaii's 20th best course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
57-091 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731.
+1 (808) 293 6000
Visit websiteTurtle Bay is the only golf resort destination on Oahu’s Fabled North Shore. The resort recently welcomed a new era with renovated accommodations, locally sourced-restaurants and an integrated wellness spa.
Turtle Bay (Fazio and Palmer courses).
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