Posts Tagged ‘Golfing in Hawaii’
Hawaii Golf: a tale of two “munis”
A Hawaii golf adventure is a dream for many, and it’s one reason we occasionally write about Hawaii golf courses here on the HAT Blog. Another reason is that Hawaii golf is a major contributor to Hawaii tourism revenue and to the state’s tax coffers, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars each…
Read MoreHawaii Golf splurge: Ko Olina Golf Club
Aloha Bruce made another one of his casually astute observations on the latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast: most people booking a Hawaii vacation want to plan a day or two to “splurge” on their holiday budget. An expensive dining experience, perhaps, or a helicopter tour. Maybe a night in a luxury suite at an exclusive…
Read MoreRoyal Hawaiian Golf Club
The Royal Hawaiian Golf Club in Windward Oahu is a stunningly beautiful and maddeningly challenging eighteen holes sculpted into the rainforest. It was opened in 1993, with the venerable architects Perry and Pete Dye providing the design. A recent redesign was masterminded by Aussie golf legend Greg Norman. For golfers it is a singular, savage…
Read MoreEwa Beach Golf Club: Worth the Drive
Yeah, it’s out there. But for Oahu visitors who love golf, the long drive from Waikiki to the Ewa Beach Golf Club is always worth the trip. About a 25-mile drive from the Hawaii Convention Center in Waikiki, the course is gorgeous, challenging, and it enjoys almost-always perfect weather. The course is located at the…
Read MoreHawaii Hidden Gem: Military Golf Courses on Oahu
Many veterans and active duty military are quick to book a tee time at the Military Golf Courses on Oahu. But did you know there are a couple of military courses open to the public? The Water J. Nagorski Golf Course at Fort Shafter and Leilehua Golf Course in Leilehua Schofield Barracks are both open…
Read MoreMoanalua Golf Course: A Day at Hawaii’s Oldest Course
Are you looking for a historical and scenic experience while golfing in Hawaii? Moanalua Golf Course is in a gorgeous location in Honolulu, and it’s one of the country’s oldest golf courses. Finding the Best Golf Courses on Oahu I started golfing a few years back, starting at the playful par-3 Executive Course at Hawaii…
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