Hibiscus at Leo Palace Resort Country Club

Leo Palace Resort Country Club's Hibiscus course occupies rolling terrain in Yona, on the eastern side of Guam. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in the early 1990s as part of a resort development, the course takes advantage of the island's tropical landscape and elevated topography. The routing moves through dense vegetation characteristic of Micronesia, with views toward the Philippine Sea from higher points on the property.

The design reflects Nicklaus's approach to resort golf during this period, balancing challenge for accomplished players with playability for visitors. The layout incorporates natural elevation changes and requires strategic positioning off the tee, as the jungle vegetation that frames many holes leaves little margin for wayward shots. Water features appear on several holes, and the green complexes typically offer multiple pin positions to vary difficulty.

Leo Palace Resort was developed primarily to serve the Japanese golf market during the 1990s boom in outbound golf tourism from Japan. The Hibiscus course, along with its companion layouts on the property, became a destination for groups traveling from Asia seeking tropical golf experiences. The course operates in a climate that allows year-round play, though the tropical weather patterns bring regular afternoon showers and high humidity. Maintenance practices account for the aggressive growth rates of turf and vegetation in Guam's warm, moist environment.