
Onward Talofofo Course
Onward Talofofo Golf Club
About this course
Onward Talofofo Golf Club occupies a distinctive place in Guam's golf landscape, located in the village of Talafofo on the island's eastern coast. The course was developed as part of a resort property and features design contributions attributed to a remarkable collection of mid-20th century professional golfers, including major champions Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen, Gene Littler, and Billy Casper, along with Chi Chi Rodriguez, Doug Ford, and Bob Toski. This collaborative approach, where touring professionals contributed hole designs or consulting input rather than serving as traditional golf course architects, was employed at several resort courses during the 1970s and 1980s. The layout takes advantage of Guam's tropical setting and the rolling terrain characteristic of the island's interior regions. The eastern side of Guam, where Talafofo is situated, differs from the more developed northern hotel corridor, offering a more secluded atmosphere with views toward the Philippine Sea. The course serves both resort guests and local golfers, functioning as one of the limited golf options available on the island. Guam's tropical climate means the course plays year-round, with warm temperatures and periodic rainfall supporting lush conditions. The routing reflects the constraints and opportunities of island golf, where available land and topography shape the design more than on the mainland. For golfers visiting Guam, Onward Talofofo provides an accessible option beyond the island's other courses, set in a less urbanized part of the territory.
Quick facts
- Location
- Talafofo, GU
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2006
- Designer(s)
- Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen, Gene Littler, Billy Casper, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Doug Ford, Bob Toski
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,128 metres
- Difficulty
- 72/133
Getting there
The journey to Onward Talofofo Golf Club begins at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM), Guam's primary gateway, situated roughly 40 minutes north of the club by car through the island's lush interior and coastal approaches. The drive south traces a path through Guam's verdant landscape, transitioning from the busier commercial corridors near Hagatna into the quieter, more rural terrain of Talofofo - a region known for its dramatic limestone cliffs, dense jungle canopy, and proximity to some of the island's most pristine natural reserves. As the road narrows and the ocean glimpses emerge through the vegetation, the sense of arrival deepens, culminating at Onward Talofofo Golf Club, where the course sits nestled within Guam's distinctive tropical geography, a world away from the airport's international bustle yet seamlessly connected by this singular, unhurried passage.

FAQ
Common questions about Onward Talofofo
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Onward Talofofo was designed by Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen, Gene Littler, Billy Casper, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Doug Ford, and Bob Toski.
Yes. Onward Talofofo is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Onward Talofofo is 72.
Onward Talofofo plays 6,128 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Onward Talofofo is 133.
Onward Talofofo is a 18-hole course.

