⛳ My Best Golf Courses to Play on Oahu

🌴 Resort / Luxury Feel (Great for showcasing lifestyle + value)

Ko Olina Golf Club

• ⭐ One of the highest-rated public resort courses on the island

• Hosted LPGA events + pristine conditioning

• Located in Ko Olina resort community (huge real estate selling point)

• Palm trees, lagoons, luxury vibe — very “Hawaii brochure”

👉 Blog angle: resort living, second homes, West Oʻahu growth.

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

• Nicknamed the “Jurassic Park course” 🌿

• Jungle mountains, dramatic scenery

• Unique experience vs traditional resort golf

• Located in Windward Oʻahu near Kailua

👉 Blog angle: nature lovers + Windward lifestyle.

🌊 Scenic Local Favorites (Good balance of price + views)

Hawaiʻi Kai Golf Course

• Two courses (Championship + Executive)

• Ocean views + strong trade winds = fun challenge

• Popular with locals + visitors

• East Honolulu living showcase

👉 Blog angle: marina living, East Oʻahu neighborhoods.

Pearl at Kalauao

• Central location with harbor + city views

• Rolling terrain and fun elevation changes

• Public course that feels semi-private

• Close to Aiea, Pearl City, military housing

👉 Blog angle: central Oʻahu commute lifestyle.

🏌️ Budget-Friendly / Local Flavor (Great for everyday lifestyle)

Ala Wai Golf Course

• Right in Waikiki — one of the busiest courses in the world

• Affordable municipal golf

• Diamond Head + canal views

• Pure local culture experience

👉 Blog angle: urban living + walkable Waikiki lifestyle.

Kahuku Golf Course

• Chill North Shore oceanfront course

• Affordable + laid-back

• Simple but scenic and authentic

👉 Blog angle: North Shore lifestyle + surf town living.

🌄 Hidden Gems / Local Play

Mililani Golf Club

• Tree-lined central Oʻahu course

• Cooler temps vs coastal courses

• Family-friendly community area

Makaha Valley Country Club

• Mountain + ocean backdrops

• More remote — quiet West Side feel

• Affordable golf with big scenery