Golf Ko Olina’s Championship Course
Here’s a course that’s in a beautiful setting and challenging. In fact, Golf Digest named this 6,867-yard, par-72 course one of “America’s Top 75 Resort Courses” in 1992 and is frequently mentioned in Hawaii’s Top Golf Course mentions from Frommer’s, The New York Times and more. This course has hosted the Champions Tour and the LPGA’s Fields Open.
The Ted Robinson-designed course has rolling fairways with elevated tees and water features. Will definitely improve your game or humble your attitude. The signature hole – the 12th, a par-3 – has an elevated tee that sits on a rock garden with a cascading waterfall. Wait until you get to the 18th hole, where you’ll see and hear water all around you – seven pools begin on the right side of the fairway and slope down to a lake. A waterfall is on your left off the elevated green. You’ll have no choice but to play the left and approach the green over the water.
“The layout is challenging and beautiful,” wrote WorldGolf.com reader Kenneth Lawson. “Water is in play on quite a few holes and each has some type of fountain, brook or waterfall. This course is a pleasure to play.”
Book in advance; this course is a local and visitor favorite. Facilities include a driving range, locker rooms, Jacuzzi, steam rooms, and restaurant and bar. Lessons are available.
Also popular with locals, and visitors, is the Ko Olina Golf Academy, where players can go to sharpen up their game at a school with top instructors and all the latest in golf instruction technology.
