Hawaii, USA
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club
Course Highlight
Pete Dye's only Hawaiian masterpiece co-designed with son Perry in 1993, nestled in tropical rainforest at the base of Oahu's Ko'olau Mountains, featuring signature island greens, forced carries, and railroad-tie bunkers that earned it the nickname 'Jurassic Park.'
About the Course
Nicknamed 'Jurassic Park' by locals, Royal Hawaiian Golf Club sits at the base of Oahu's Ko'olau Mountains, renowned as the island's toughest and most visually dramatic course with a 70.9 rating and 136 slope. Ancient jungle trees soaring nearly 100 feet tall create a canopy where signs of civilization vanish, making every shot feel like an expedition deep into a primordial rainforest. The Pete and Perry Dye father-son design delivers pure theater: the 187-yard par-3 2nd demands a cliffside carry over a vast pond to a peninsula green, while the 153-yard 12th presents an island green surrounded by water with the flag dancing in mountain winds. The front nine's rolling open terrain contrasts sharply with the back nine's rugged mountainous landscape. Railroad-tie-bordered bunkers, sudden ravines, and whipping winds ensure every club in the bag gets tested—seasoned players suggest packing extra balls.