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Renovation unlocks the beauty of Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s Makai Golf Club at Princeville on Kauai

Makai Golf Club at Princeville resort on Kauai has come a long way since its multi-million dollar renovation finished in 2010. Robert Trent Jones Jr. revived one of Hawaii's sleeping beauties. Seashore paspalum now covers the fairways, greens and tees. Green surrounds were reshaped. New white Silica sand from Vietnam created bunkers that visually pop against a panoramic backdrop and spectacular cliff-top views of the Pacific come from five superb holes.
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Devour these dining delights on Kauai

Golf isn't the only wonderful thing about a trip to Kauai. The dining options are endless. From the surreal Beach House Restaurant, to resort restaurants, to inside golf clubhouses, Jason Deegan takes us on an amazing journey of Kauai's best eats during his recent trip to the Garden Isle.
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King Kamehameha Golf Club - No. 13

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.
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  • Kauai

    Known as the Garden Isle, Kauai is not only a golf paradise, but one of the special spots in the world for honeymooners, ecotourists and folks just looking to get away from it all. From the world-famous Princeville to Poipu Bay, Kauai is home to some of the world's most scenic and spectacular golf courses, but it's also a place where one can get lost in time and beauty.

    Makai Golf Club at Princeville
    Makai Golf Club at Princeville is a 27-hole layout that was carved into a sloping hillside, perched high above the Pacific overlooking the beautiful Hanalei Bay. The course enjoys an unrivaled setting with both mountain and ocean views.
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    Kauai Lagoons Golf Club
    It is said that when legendary golfer and architect Jack Nicklaus created the Kiele Course at Kauai Lagoons, the terrain lent itself so well to his vision that he made but a single change to his original design. Little wonder that this incredible resort course received accolade after accolade for being one of the finest golf gems in the Pacific. In 2010 Jack Nicklaus was again called upon, this time to head up the redesign of his famed Kiele ocean nine. The result is a spectacular 18-hole golf experience ranked the 6th best course in Hawaii in GolfWeek Magazine’s 2012 Best Courses: State by State.
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    Puakea Golf Course
    Ranked the 13th Best Golf Course You Can Play in Hawaii by Golfweek Magazine in 2009, Puakea is a one of Hawaii's best kept golf secrets. Designed by Robin Nelson, Puakea is a fun golf experience for the recreational golfer while still a challenge for the better player when played from the back tees
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  • Lanai

    Lanai may not have a quantity of golf courses seen on other Hawaiian islands, but it offers amazing quality in its two 18-hole championship golf courses: The Challenge at Manele and The Experience at Koele.

    Challenge at Manele
    The Challenge at Manele is a visually stunning golf course that is painted a rainbow of colors from black lava outcroppings to red cliffs that tumble towards the blue sea to the pristine white sand traps that dot the lush green coastline.
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  • Big Island

    When you're the big kid on the block, you better do it right, and the Big Island of Hawaii does just that when it comes to satisfying golfers.

    Hapuna Golf Course
    Hapuna Golf Course stretches along the beautiful Kohala coastline before rising to over 700 feet above sea level. The snow-topped Mauna Kea volcano serves as a dramatic backdrop and there are seemingly endless views of the Pacific. Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay collaborated to create a visually stunning links course that utilizes the natural contours of the landscape and silky fescue grasses.
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    Mauna Kea Golf Course
    With Mauna Kea Golf Course, Robert Trent Jones Sr. transformed what was seemingly a barren lava field into what is now one of Hawaii's most popular courses. The challenging layout has holes that play right along the sea as well as over 300 feet above.
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    Waikoloa Village Golf Club
    Waikola Village Golf Club sprawls across the foothills of Mauna Kea, overlooking the beautiful Kohala Coast. Robert Trent Jones Jr., inspired by its location, sought to preserve the natural features of the course while creating additional challenges that were unique to the island landscape.
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  • Maui

    For many reasons, Maui is an ideal choice for golfers when planning a Hawaii golf vacation. In addition to being a favorite spot for honeymooners and romantic getaways, there are few better things to do than play some of the Pacific's most spectacular courses, including Wailea Golf Club, Makena Golf & Beach Resort, Royal Ka'anapali and more.

    King Kamehameha Golf Club
    Maui's only 18-hole private club, King Kamehameha Golf Club marries nature with classic design. The Ted Robinson Sr.-designed course, named in honor of Hawaii's greatest king, is located on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains.
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    Gold Course at Wailea Golf Club
    Former host to the Champions Skins Game, the Gold course at Wailea Golf Club stands as the club's most difficult of the three golf courses on Maui's southern coast.
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    Dunes At Maui Lani Golf Course
    Looking for great golf in Maui? Visit The Dunes at Maui Lani, the course Golf Digest called the "Best Kept Secret Golf Courses in America." Designed by Robin Nelson, the course features 18 challenging hole of links-style golf. You'll feel like you're in Ireland by way of Maui.
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  • Oahu

    While other Hawaiian islands give you golf that can be showy, Oahu keeps it real, offering diverse golf options, as well as great resorts and spas, that will keep them coming back for more.

    Hawaii Prince Golf Club - C/A Nines
    Located on the Ewa Plain of Oahu, Hawaii Prince Golf Club offers stunning views of the Waianae Mountains. Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay designed the 27 holes at the club, incorporating 90 sand bunkers and 10 lakes throughout.
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    Royal Kunia Country Club
    Royal Kunia Country Club boasts a reputation as one of the best and most scenic golf courses on Oahu. The course is perched high above the Ewa plain, offering panoramic views of the entire South Shore, stretching from Pearl Harbor to the downtown skyline of Honolulu to the famed Diamond Head.
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    Makaha Valley Country Club
    The 18-hole Makaha Valley Country Club in Waianae, HI is a public golf course that opened in 1967. Designed by William F. Bell, Makaha Valley Country Club measures 6369 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 127 and a 68.
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