Royal Hawaiian Golf Course in Maunawili Valley
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club is a lush Oahu golf course in Maunawili Valley, inland from Kailua and near the Koolau Mountains. The setting feels very different from coastal resort courses. Instead, golfers play through a green valley with steep mountain walls, tropical vegetation, streams and a quiet windward Oahu atmosphere.
The course opened in 1993 and was co-designed by Peter and Perry Dye. Later, Greg Norman redesigned the layout. As a result, this windward Oahu course blends dramatic Dye-style shot values with a more modern resort-golf feel.
Jungle Scenery, Koolau Views and Strategic Golf
The Maunawili Valley layout plays as an 18-hole, par-72 course measuring 6,609 yards from the back tees. The course rating is 73.1, and the slope rating is 138. Those numbers show that the course can test strong players, especially when the valley weather changes.
The layout rewards accuracy more than power. Fairways move through dense scenery, with water, elevation shifts and narrow visual corridors shaping many shots. In addition, the course's signature pond and tropical setting create some of the most distinctive inland golf scenery on Oahu.
Tee Times, Practice Facilities and Visitor Planning
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club offers tee-time booking, practice facilities, golf shop services, rentals and event options. Before going, confirm current rates, tee times, rental clubs, cart policies, dress code, practice access and course conditions directly with the club.
Because the course sits in a valley, weather can shift quickly. Passing showers, wet turf and changing wind may affect play. Therefore, bring a light layer, allow extra time for the drive and choose tees that match your group.
Nearby Windward Oahu Stops, Stays and Activities
This Kailua-area golf course works well for visitors staying in Kailua, Kaneohe or other windward Oahu areas. Nearby trip ideas include Kaneohe and the scenic drive toward Nuuanu Pali Lookout.
For accommodations nearby, browse Kailua vacation rentals. For non-golf days, compare Oahu activities, including snorkeling, luaus, Pearl Harbor tours, island sightseeing, dinner cruises and ocean adventures.
