Best golf in Hawaii: Oahu
When it comes to golf in Hawaii you can’t go wrong with any of the four main islands – Maui, Oahu, Kauai and the Big Island. In fact, each island has such great golf that you could argue any one of them is best of the bunch. As the 2011 PGA Tour season shifts to Oahu for the Sony Open, we make a case for "The Gathering Place."
So you're planning a golf trip to Hawaii with your fantastic clubs, such as Taylormade R9 SuperMax Irons, Ping Anser Forged Irons, but you've only got the time or the funds for one island. Which one do you choose?
The argument can be made for any one of the major islands of Hawaii, but here's a suggestion that may surprise you: Pick Oahu, especially if it's your first time to Hawaii.
The reasons are compelling. No other island has as many golf courses or as much variety. But perhaps the biggest reason to choose Oahu is the variety of things to do, which revolve around the bustling city of Honolulu and Waikiki Beach.
"From snorkeling on Hanauma Bay to visiting the (USS) Arizona at Pearl Harbor, there are so many more activities on Oahu vs. the other islands," said Kevin Carll, head golf professional at Waialae Country Club, host of the PGA Tour's Sony Open.
Yeah, Oahu is good, but the golf courses on the Big Island are stunning, especially the ones in the lava fields. And, you can play golf on a live volcano too :)
Posted by: Lisa | 02/03/2011 at 10:11 PM