Ocean Views from the Hills of Itoman

Palm Hills Golf Resort Club spreads over hills about 140 metres above sea level in Itoman, at the southern tip of Okinawa's main island and about 17 km from Naha Airport. Opened in 1991 and run by Accordia Golf, the par-72 eighteen is split into the Palm and Hills nines. Many holes are flat or gently downhill, and the fairways are generous, so the course is enjoyable for a wide range of players.

Wide fairways and sea breezes, with Itoman and the ocean spread out below.

Play is self-play with riding carts — some fitted with fans for the hot months — and the clubhouse has an all-marble bath with a jacuzzi for after the round. Southern Okinawa is rich in history: the Himeyuri Monument, Mabuni Hill and Peace Memorial Park are nearby, as is the Ryukyu Glass Village. With the airport so close, it is an easy round to fit into the first or last day of an Okinawa holiday.