George Fazio at Turtle Bay Resort

The George Fazio Course at Turtle Bay Resort occupies the northern tip of Oahu, roughly 40 miles from Honolulu in the rural community of Kahuku. George Fazio designed the course, which opened in 1971 as part of the resort's original golf offerings. The layout represents Fazio's approach to resort golf during an era when he was establishing himself as a designer following his career as a touring professional and Ryder Cup player.

The course plays along relatively flat terrain near the coastline, with trade winds a consistent factor in club selection and strategy. The routing takes advantage of the property's ocean views and tropical landscape, with several holes running close to the water. Palm trees, native vegetation, and the occasional glimpse of the Pacific frame many holes, though the design itself emphasizes playability for resort guests of varying skill levels rather than severe challenge.

At 6,535 yards from the back tees, the Fazio Course offers a more relaxed complement to the resort's Arnold Palmer Course, which was added later. The layout features wide fairways and straightforward green complexes, reflecting the design sensibilities of early 1970s resort golf. Turtle Bay's location on Oahu's North Shore places it in a region known more for surfing culture than golf tourism, giving the property a quieter, less developed feel than courses closer to Waikiki. The course serves primarily as an amenity for resort guests and local players seeking accessible golf in a scenic setting.