Golf

The Koʻolau mountains tower in your sightline. Palm trees line the green. The white of your golf ball pops against the deep blue sky. Even a bad game of golf on Oʻahu is still pretty darn good.

With more golf courses than any other island, golfers of every skill level from around the world head to Oʻahu. Choose from 40 public and private courses, ranging from casual municipal links to elegant resort courses. Spectacular scenery awaits you no matter which course you choose. If you prefer to watch the pros play, Oʻahu hosts the PGA TOUR’s Sony Open at the Waiʻalae Country Club every January.

You may also want to make a few adjustments to your game in the islands. Most notably, Hawaiʻi’s trade winds can exaggerate mistakes in your swing on a windy day. Luckily, most Oʻahu courses have wide, forgiving fairways. Bermuda greens can also be harder to read than traditional bentgrass greens. All these factors help make for some fun and challenging rounds on the golfer’s heaven of Oʻahu.