Ka'anapali Kai Course
This course will appeal to both the golfer and the historian in you. The land was once a sugarcane plantation, and on several holes, you can see a tourist train chug by. Many holes are bounded by lava rock and are replete with indigenous flowers that make Ka'anapali Kai visually unusual and enjoyable. It is just over 6,400 yards long from the back tees and has a slope rating of 134. Wait to tee off until after 1 p.m. and you'll pay a discount.
2290 Kaanapali Pkwy
Lahaina, HI, 96761-1911
Toll Free: (866) 454-4653
Fax: (808) 661-0203
http://www.kaanapaligolfresort.com
Makena Golf Course
One of the finest courses from designer Robert Trent Jones Jr., Makena Golf Course opened to numerous accolades in 1993. Jones left as much of the terrain in its natural state as possible, making your round as much a marvelous golf experience as it is a walk through nature. Makena Golf Course is just over 6,900 yards long from the championship tees and has a slope rating from those of 139. But the course can be more manageable because it is much shorter from the other three tees on each hole. If your tee time is after 1 p.m., you will play this wonderful course for a reduced price.
5415 Makena Alanui
Kihei, HI, 96753-8442
Toll Free: (800) 368-8444
Fax: (808) 879-2834
http://www.makenagolf.com
Puakea Golf Course
There is no such category as "The Most Enjoyable Course," but if there were, Puakea Golf Course would head the list. Each hole has been designed to be totally different, so you will be challenged by all 18 holes. This course is almost 7,000 yards from the back tees, though it can be shortened by multiple tees on every hole. If you can wait until after 2 p.m. to tee off, you can play this gem for a much lower price.
4150 Nuhou St.
Lihue, HI 96766-8000
Toll Free: (866) 773-5554
Fax (808) 246-8537
http://www.puakeagolf.com
The Dunes at Maui Lani
You have to see this golf course to realize that its designer, Robin Nelson, was truly inspired by the great venues of Scotland, the birthplace of golf itself. You'll find the terrain rugged and enjoy very cleverly designed holes, along with fairways and greens that have been beautifully maintained. This course is close to 6,900 yards from the back tees and has a slope rating from there of 136. The Dunes at Maui Lani opened in 1999. Twilight golf begins at 2 p.m.
1333 Mauilani Pkwy.
Kahului, HI, 96732-2542
Phone: (808) 873-7911
Fax: (808) 871-9717
http://www.mauilani.com
Prince Golf Course
If you play golf only once during your visit to Hawaii, you have to play Prince Golf Course, ranked the No. 1 golf course in Hawaii by "Golf Digest." The course, one of two at the Princeville at Hanalei resort, also was honored in the magazine as one of America's 100 Greatest Courses. This course was designed on over 390 acres containing waterfalls, gullies, streams, tropical jungles, and rolling terrain, taking the golfer on a roller-coaster ride through all 18 holes. This course measures over 7,300 yards from the championship tees and has a formidable slope rating from there of 145. It opened in 1971 and was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Play the course after noon for a discount. Wait until after 3 p.m. and play for even lower prices.
5-3900 Kuhio Highway
Princeville, HI, 96722-5519
Toll Free: (800) 826-1105
Fax: (808) 826-5025
http://www.princeville.com
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