The First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu overcame improbable odds in 2006 to become the only church in the world to own a golf course on site: Ko'olau Golf Club. Built for $82 million, Ko'olau sits on heavenly land roughly 45 minutes from downtown Honolulu. The course was carved from a tropical rain forest designated as a nature conservancy in the shadow of the Ko'olau Mountains.
Oahu, Hawaii's most populated island, has more affordable public golf course options than any other island in Hawaii. Golf on Oahu isn't dominated by resorts, but by daily fees. Some are expensive, but you can usually negotiate tee times for far less online or during less peak times. Veteran golf travel writer Mike Bailey offers up seven of his favorite on Oahu.
Many first-time visitors simply don't know where to go on Oahu to find a more tropical paradise away from the pulse of the city. Jason Scott Deegan sheds light on the best Oahu plays.
Jason Scott Deegan spent more time getting to golf courses than playing them in 2013, spending time on the links in Oahu, New Zealand, Kauai and many others destinations. From Atlantic City to Scotland -- and everywhere else in between -- Deegan offers up his golf travel awards for 2013.
Despite sitting in one of the driest sports on Oahu, the Ewa Beach Golf Club is wall-to-wall green like it's located in Ireland instead of Hawaii. The course is always in terrific condition, with impeccable greens, and has been one of Oahu's best-kept secrets. Not anymore.
Up for some punishment? Our cast of legendary golf architects, from Pete Dye to Jack Nicklaus and Donald Ross, challenges your golf game in every way. This list of the most challenging U.S. courses open for public play features everything from classic designs of the golden era to new facilities. Tough never goes out of style, Brandon Tucker writes. So sit back and soak up our take on the top American tests.
Golf course architects Dick Nugent and Jeff Hardin both leave a legacy of fine courses behind. Here's a look at their influence in the design business.
One can only imagine what "October surprises" may lay ahead on the 2020 election front, but you probably want us to stick to golf. We're happy to oblige.
If you could play golf this winter, which island would you tee it up on? Hawaii? The Bahamas? Jamaica? Bermuda? Jason Scott Deegan reveals a dozen of his favorite island escapes in winter.
Carved from a tropical rain forest in the shadow of majestic mountains, Ko'olau Golf Club on Oahu remains one of the most difficult golf courses in the world. Losing balls in the ravines and thick jungle lining many fairways will frustrate first-timers who think they can slay one of golf's Goliaths. To enjoy the day, come for the scenery -- not a score.
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