
Hawaii, United States
Dick Nugent built the course at Ko’olau Golf Club in 1992 and it’s a formidable test, even from the resort tees. Hewn from the tropical rain forest beside the towering Koolau Ridge mountain range, this layout offers a stiff challenge at each and every hole on the card.
Dick Nugent built the course at Ko’olau Golf Club in 1992 and it’s a formidable test, even from the resort tees. Hewn from the tropical rain forest beside the towering Koolau Ridge mountain range, this layout offers a stiff challenge at each and every hole on the card.
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Jan. 10, 2023
5
Dan Lingle
I realize this course is now closed.

Dec. 7, 2021
5
Jonathan Armstrong
Played here while stopping off from a cruise, this place is straight out of the Jurassic period.
Feb. 11, 2021
4.5
Peter Wood
Located just a short drive from Waikiki Beach, Ko'olau Golf Club is a must play golf experience for all Travelling Golfers.
Sep. 23, 2019
5
Tsunami
Ko’olau deserves to be much higher up on this list.
Aug. 6, 2019
4.5
colin r braithwaite
Ko’olau Golf Club is acknowledged as the toughest course in the United States with the tournament tees rating 78.
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