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4.5
166 Reviews (166)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
89.5%
Recommend this course
146 out of 166 reviews
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4.8
6 Reviews (6)
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4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.7
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5.0
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4.6
8 Reviews (8)
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4.4
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Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
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StaffFriendliness
4.9
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Palmer Course delivers an exceptional layout with immaculate fairways and well-maintained greens that consistently impress visiting golfers. Staff friendliness and smooth pace of play contribute to a rewarding round at this world-class Hawaii venue.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7199 yards
Slope 134
Rating 75.2

The Palmer Course at Turtle Bay Resort gives you a taste of Scotland and a splash of jungle, all wrapped in a beautiful Hawaiian beach-front package.

With five miles of beaches, Turtle Bay Resort is the perfect place to gaze at Kawela Bay, Bay View Beach Lawn and Turtle Bay, itself. Only 45 minutes from Honolulu, the resort immerses guests in the natural beauty of Oahu. In fact, ocean views are the norm in every one of the resort's 443 rooms.

The Palmer Course was designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay and is the home to an annual event on the LPGA Tour. The golf course surrounds a wetland preserve known as the Punaho'olapa Marsh, which is home to many endangered Hawaiian birds.

The distinctive 18-hole championship course features a front nine that plays like Scottish Links with sand, water and rolling terrain and a back nine that rolls through a jungle forest of pine. The 17th hole, its signature, has nine bunkers leading up to a green that sits on a plateau 100 feet from the ocean.

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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Paspalum Grass
Greens Paspalum Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1992) Ed Seay (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes, lighted, grass tees
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Turtle Bay Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Fitness

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Reviews

4.5
166 Reviews (166)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Patio Dining 10
Amazing Food 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 12
Bunkers 9
Forced Carries 6
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 10
A Weekend Splurge 9
Entertaining Clients 9
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 13
Worth the Drive 11

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Reviews 3
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overcharged

I booked my tee time thru GolfNow. I was supposed to pay $358 at the course for my twosome. I was charged $374.86. This is unacceptable.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The course is very good, good ocean view, good maintenance. Very windy.

Our tee time is 1:00 pm . With twilight rate $139. Per person . We arrived early and got moved to 12:00 tee time. But the staff did not tell us the price is different and got charged $437.7.(for two players) We did not aware until got home couple days later. Called the golf course and they said they can not do anything. It is too too bad ruined my good impression about this golf course. Hawaii vacation with golf is my dream. Turtle bay golf is out of my list from now on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf experience!

The staff outside and inside were awesome! The experience on the course was fantastic. Great layout, but the greens were kind of spotty but rolled well with good speed. If you are in Hawaii, you need to play this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and challenging

Loved this course and loved the staff.

We happened to be playing during tree trimming service on a few holes (very distracting and loud…. On a Sunday). The greens were very very splotchy and bouncy which, according to those who have played there before, should not be the case.

Otherwise, we had a great time

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bring Your Snacks

I would have given a perfect rating as the course was in great shape, the pace of play was 4:05, and the staff was awesome. Our only gripe playing in 80° humid weather, was we didn’t see the beverage cart until 14th hole. We had to call the pro shop and all they said she was out there. When we finally saw her she was just parked there in the shade on 14 kicking back. Otherwise it was great almost having the course to ourselves as it was a slow day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser

5 sum front of us

We were wait every hole every shot because 5 sum was in front of us .They were beginner. They didn’t care we were waiting every shot . We called pro shop to compline this problem. One employee from golf course came but couldn’t solve the problem.On the contrary one of the player from front sum came to us and threaten us.that was it . We couldn’t play any more . We stoped to play at 7th hole and came home . It was a terrible experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

They should let you know that only 2 holes with ocean views. Was expecting more but we had a great time

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course in transition

Currently there is a lot of work going on at the clubhouse and around the course. The condition of the course was only average. It was much better when I played two years ago.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Albatros (not the golf kind)!

We have been visiting Oahu for 11 years and try to get to Turtle Bay each trip. It's not the quality of our original visit, and disappointing that The Fazio Course is closed since early Covid, but always love to make the trek to the North Shore, visit and play. It's a great layout and challenge, although the greens could use some TLC. The protected Albatros habitat on 15/16 was a pleasant surprise. We were able to see 2 without getting too close.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rib off

I booked tee time via golf now

.My balance due at the course was $556

but they ask me to pay $28 more .we were disappointed but had to pay to play there

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Over charge

I booked tee time via golf now

Balance was$555 for 4 . But we asked to pay $588,36 we were disappointed

but had to pay

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!

This course was so amazing! We had the opportunity to play it twice while visiting Oahu, and it was so much fun both times! The course is kept in near immaculate condition, and the banyan trees are amazing!

I did anticipate more ocean views than just the one you get on 17…..but that has nothing to do with the condition of the course.

There is sooo much water, and sand on this course which makes it a huge challenge, but so much fun!

The only thing I was disappointed in, and surprised at, was that each time we played it we only saw the beverage cart one time per round. I would have expected a little better ‘service’ to the players while out on the course.

Enjoy your play!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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