Hawaii Golf Course Reviews
Golf course reviews from major Hawaii destinations: Kauai, Oahu, Big Island, Lanai, Maui, Molokai
Get blown away on 27 holes at Hawaii Prince Golf Club on Oahu
Enjoying the 27-hole Hawaii Prince Golf Club on Oahu is as simple as A-B-C. Each of the three nines -- named A, B and C -- are wonderfully playable and well conditioned. The sun shines on this leeward side of the island almost constantly, serving up perfect tropical weather for those mainlanders who come to escape their snow-bound homes. And it's one of the rare courses that's popular with locals and tourists, mainly because it's affordable and fun to play.
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King Kamehameha Golf Club on Maui: King of conditioning, views and pampering
What's not to like about the King? Great conditioning, a superb layout and views as good as almost anywhere in the world. Honestly, King Kamehameha Golf Club rivals the Plantation Course at Kapalua, and that's saying a lot. As for scenery, it doesn't get any better than King. Laid out along the side of the West Maui Mountains, you also get panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean as well.
... full article »Palmer-designed Hapuna Golf Course on the Big Island more than holds its own with Mauna Kea
Any idea that Hapuna Golf Course is just the other venue at Mauna Kea resort on the Big Island is quickly dismissed once you start playing it. It may not be as hard as its big-brother course -- Mauna Kea, on the other side of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway -- but it's almost as pretty. And it's probably more fun, too, because it's not as difficult, Mike Bailey writes.
... full article »The Experience at Koele on Lanai is your home course -- in Hawaii
Whoever says "there's no place like home" has never teed it up at the Experience in Koele. Some golfers will wonder why you would go to Hawaii -- especially an out-of-the-way island like Lanai -- just to tee it up on a course that reminds you of home. Don't think of it that way, because the Experience at Koele a big-time bonus, Wes Gilbertson writes from Lanai.
... full article »Mauna Kea Golf Course on the Big Island: Keeping up with the Joneses
It's hard to fathom that the first golf course built on the Big Island of Hawaii, Mauna Kea Golf Course on the Kona side of the island, is arguably still the best. Built on the fields of lava by the sea at the base of one of the world's tallest mountains, Mauna Kea didn't maintain its lofty status by remaining pat. One of the original designer's sons, Rees Jones, did what he does best: He restored this 1965 Robert Trent Jones Sr. classic to perfection and added a few modern touches.
... full article »Big-time fun and golf at Big Island Country Club in Kailua Kona
Cool mountain breezes, sheep and goats aren't normally associated with Hawaii golf, but that's just what you get when you play Big Island Country Club. With recent improvements and a terrific setting, any golf trip to the Big Island should include a stop at Big Island C.C. It isn't the only mountain golf course in Hawaii, but it's certainly one of the most unique, Mike Bailey writes.
... full article »The Old Blue Course at Wailea Golf Club on Maui: The elder statesman's still easy on the eyes
Many new golf courses have come along since the Old Blue Course at Wailea Golf Club opened nearly 40 years ago, but Old Blue still draws the eyes of plenty of golfers. The original of the three courses at Wailea Golf Club on Maui, Old Blue is also the most unique, Brandon Tucker writes.
... full article »The Emerald Course at Wailea Golf Club is Maui resort golf perfection
The Emerald Course at Wailea Golf Club is one of three 18-hole plays at the south Maui golf course and resort development, and it's undeniably the most scenic of the trio. The Emerald, despite being overshadowed by the Gold Course in most rankings, is also the most played of the three courses at Wailea G.C.
... full article »Jack Nicklaus' famous oceanfront nine is back in its entirety at Kauai Lagoons Golf Club
Golfers who played the Jack Nicklaus-designed Kiele Course at Kauai Lagoons Golf Club before it closed in the late 2000s will notice plenty of improvements with the new look and newly named Kiele Moana nine. With the unveiling of the new Kiele Moana nine in its entirety, Kauai Lagoons' most noteworthy piece of the puzzle is now finished.
... full article »Great golf value on Maui? It exists at Kahili Golf Course
Away from the hustle and bustle of Maui, you'll find Kahili Golf Course, a challenging test tucked into the foothills of the West Maui Mountains. One of Hawaii's hidden gems, Kahili is a rare Maui golf value. Designed by Robin Nelson and Rodney Wright, the course is just 6,570 yards. But don't let the length alter you perception of Kahili; the elevation changes that golfers face on nearly every hole add or remove yardage.
... full article »Makena Golf Course on Maui tantalizes the sense, tests your game
Nestled at the southern tip of Maui, Makena Golf Course is an experience that has to be played to be believed. Cut dramatically around a dormant volcano, there are no homes on or around the Robert Trent Jones Jr. design. Dramatic doglegs and elevation changes really add to the experience, and don't forget to check out the gorgeous views, Bill Bowman writes.
... full article »- The Dunes at Maui Lani brings together links-style golf and Hawaiian paradise
- Maui riches await on the Gold Course at Wailea Golf Club
- Puakea Golf Course on Kauai: A two-volume tale with a happy ending
- You'll want to bring a camera when you play golf at Royal Kunia Country Club on Oahu
- Ewa Beach Golf Club on Oahu: Locals enjoy plush conditions, fun layout
- Prince Golf Course at Princeville at Hanalei: the most infamous holes
- Ko'olau Golf Club on Oahu: A stern Hawaiian test with panoramic views and tropical wonder
- Long live the king: Abundant challenges and solitude at King Kamehameha Golf Club on Maui
- Bow to royalty: Ka'anapali Golf Resort's Royal Course certainly lives up to its name
- Bold and beautiful: Prince Course at Princeville resort is a one-of-a-kind play on Kauai
- Luana Hills Country Club on Oahu: Welcome to the jungle
- The Dunes at Maui Lani: Links to golf's past
- The jewel of Maui: Wailea Golf Club's Emerald Course
- Golfers can escape the crowds at The Challenge at Manele on Lanai
- Golf on Oahu: Playable George Fazio Course at Turtle Bay Resort remains a resort favorite
- Ka'anapali Golf Resort’s Kai course is a first-rate challenge on Maui
- Turtle Bay Resort's Arnold Palmer Course will earn your respect
- Kings' Golf Course at Waikoloa Beach Resort presents a royal test
- Mauna Lani gives a classic taste of Big Island golf
- Hapuna Golf Course: Mauna Kea's little sister is worth checking out
- Kapalua Resort: Maui's golf mecca lives up to its reputation
- Pukalani Country Club: A rare great deal for golfers on Maui
- Princeville on Kauai's north shore: Tough golf, stunning layout
- Plantation course at Kapalua Resort a worthy PGA Tour host
- Four Seasons Resort: Hualalai at historic Ka'upulehu
- The Challenge at Manele on Lanai: Stunning views from a stunning golf course
- Ko Olina Golf Club in Kapolei: Keeps you guessing on Oahu
- Wailea Golf Club's Emerald Course: Superior service and great golf
- Mauna Kea Golf Course's legacy grows with each year
- Poipu Bay Golf Course hits a grand slam in Kauai
- Magnificent Mauna Lani Resort: A world-class experience
- The Lodge at Koele: A unique Hawaii resort experience