Poised on the northernmost tip of Oahu, Turtle Bay Country Club is the perfect choice for the golfer who wants to escape the bustle of Honolulu and Waikiki. This secluded North Shore resort is named after the bay it overlooks, which is visited each year by green sea turtles that come to nest in Turtle Bay's pristine waters. The Palmer Course at Turtle Bay Resort is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay. When played from the Palmer (black) tees, the course will offer a stern challenge to the best players in the world. However, there are five sets of tees on each hole, and in some cases, six. This ensures that the course can be enjoyed by any caliber of golfer. The Palmer Course at Turtle Bay Resort features two distinctly different experiences. The front nine is nearly devoid of trees and shrubs. It features sand, water, wind, and rolling terrain. The back nine plays through a forest of ironwood pines and offers a very different feel. The 17th hole is unquestionably the signature hole on the course with no less than nine craggy bunkers surrounding the landing area and extending all the way up to the green. The 17th green sits on a plateau only 100 feet from the ocean. Because of the growing popularity of golf at the resort offers a full range of water sports such as wind surfing and scuba diving. Guests can also enjoy five-star tennis courts, two swimming pools, volleyball, and horseback riding. Those looking for less strenuous pleasures can take advantage of three different cocktail lounges and three restaurants. The golf course has a driving range, a putting green, a fully stocked pro shop, and a clubhouse with a snack bar and shower rooms.