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4.3
139 Reviews (139)
5 Stars
62
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
86.2%
Recommend this course
122 out of 139 reviews
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4.5
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 11 reviews
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4.1
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
3.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7218 yards
Slope 141
Rating 75.0
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Turtle Bay Resort Arnold Palmer Course
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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

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
139 Reviews (139)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Patio Dining 10
Amazing Food 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 11
Bunkers 9
Forced Carries 6
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 10
Entertaining Clients 9
A Weekend Splurge 8
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 12
Worth the Drive 11

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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 3
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 14
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 7
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 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 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 7
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 7
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 3
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 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 25
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 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 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice course

The course was very nice, it was windy when we played and that made it more challenging. The course is beautiful and we got to see 2 Albatrosses on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Amazing course

It was my first time playing at the Turtle Bay Arnold Palmer course. I had my best round for the year shooting 1 over. Course was immaculate and weather was perfect! I wished I could live in Oahu so I would be able to play more often. Pace of play was absolutely perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Slow play

Very disappointed with the pace of play and saw no Marshall’s on the course during the entire game to get the pace moving. Waited almost 10 mins every shot.
No comparison to Ko’ O’lina Golf course at the same price point.
Will not be back

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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