A/B Course

Hawaii Prince Golf Club

Ewa Beach, HI, USA
Public
18 holesPar 727,117 yds75.4/136
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About this course

Hawaii Prince Golf Club's A/B combination pairs two nines from a 27-hole facility designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, opening in 1991 on former sugarcane fields in Ewa Beach, roughly twenty miles west of Waikiki. The layout occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of Oahu's leeward coastal plain, with the design team shaping the land to create definition and strategic interest where natural elevation change is minimal. Water features—lakes and interconnected streams—figure prominently throughout the routing, reflecting both irrigation needs and the architects' intent to introduce hazards and visual variety across the open landscape. The courses wind through a setting framed by distant views of the Waianae Range to the west and occasional glimpses of Pearl Harbor to the north. Palmer and Seay employed generous fairway corridors but positioned water hazards and bunkers to reward accurate placement, particularly on approach shots where greens are often protected by fronting ponds or lateral hazards. The design emphasizes strategic shot-making over dramatic topography, with wind conditions frequently influencing club selection and ball flight. Hawaii Prince serves both resort guests and local membership, maintaining a reputation as a solid test of golf in a region where playable year-round conditions and trade winds define the experience. The facility's three nines allow for varied 18-hole combinations, with the A and B nines forming one of the standard pairings. The club operates within a broader resort complex that includes hotel accommodations, though the golf courses remain the primary draw for visitors seeking accessible championship-length golf on Oahu's less-developed western shore.

Quick facts

Location
Ewa Beach, HI, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1992
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,117 yards
Difficulty
75.4/136

Getting there

The journey to Hawaii Prince Golf Club begins at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, the gateway to Oahu's southern shores. From there, a straightforward twenty-five-minute drive west along H-1 traces the island's leeward coast, passing through suburban sprawl before opening toward the drier, sun-washed plains of Ewa Beach. The landscape shifts from urban density to wide skies and distant mountain silhouettes, with the Pacific glinting to the south as you approach the club's manicured entrance - a serene counterpoint to the energy of Waikiki left behind.

FAQ

Common questions about A/B at Hawaii Prince Golf Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

A/B was designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay.

Yes. A/B at Hawaii Prince Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at A/B is 72.

A/B plays 7,117 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at A/B is 136.

A/B is a 18-hole course.

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