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lyptus, Norfolk pine, and coconut palm—it's a lesson in patience to stay on the fairways and
away from the trees. The two signature holes, the par-4 number 4 (a classic middle hole with
water, flowers, and bunkers) and the par-3 number 12 (a comfortable tee shot over a ravine
filled with tropical flowers that jumps to the undulating green with bunkers on each side) are
so scenic, you'll forgive the challenges they pose.
95-176 Kuahelani Ave., Mililani.
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808/623-2222.
www.mililanigolf.com
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Greens fees: $99; twilight $75. Take H-1 west
past Pearl City; when the freeway splits, take H-2. Exit at Mililani (exit 5B) onto Meheula Pkwy.; go to the 3rd stoplight
(about 2 miles from the exit) and turn right onto Kuahelani Ave. Bus: B to 52 or 13 to 84.
PearlCountryClub
Looking for a challenge? You'll find one at this popular public course, just
above Pearl City in Aiea. Sure, the 6,230-yard, par-72 looks harmless enough, and the views
of Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial are gorgeous, but around the 5th hole, you'll
start to see what you're in for. That par-5, a blind 472-yard hole, doglegs seriously to the left
(with a small margin of error between the tee and the steep out-of-bounds hillside on the en-
tire left side of the fairway). A water hazard and a forest await your next two shots. Suddenly,
this nice public course becomes not so nice. Oahu residents can't get enough of it, so don't
even try to get a tee time on weekends. Stick to weekdays—Mondays are usually the best bet.
Facilities include a driving range, practice greens, club rental, a pro shop, and a restaurant.
98-535 Kaonohi St., Aiea.
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808/487-3802.
www.pearlcc.com
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Greens fees: $110 Mon-Fri; $120 Sat-Sun; after 4pm 9
holes are $45. Book at least a week in advance. Take H-1 past Pearl Harbor to the Hwy. 78 (Moanalua Fwy.), exit 13A;
stay in the left lane where Hwy. 78 becomes Hwy. 99 (Kamehameha Hwy.); turn right on Kaonohi St., entry on the right.
Buses: 8 to 53 to 71 (stops at Pearlridge Shopping Center at Kaonohi and Moanalua sts.; you'll have to walk about ½
mile uphill from here).
