Hawaii Golf Course Reviews
Golf course reviews from major Hawaii destinations: Kauai, Oahu, Big Island, Lanai, Maui, Molokai
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.
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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 »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 »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 »Elleair Golf Club: A west Maui treasure filled with charm, challenges
Elleair Golf Club, located on Maui's west coast, mixes charm, playability and challenge beautifully into 6,801 yards of island paradise. This tranquil design features rolling fairways, undulating greens and a variety of tee boxes. Plus, don't forget the views -- some of the best in Hawaii.
... 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 »Maui riches await on the Gold Course at Wailea Golf Club
The Gold Course at Wailea Golf Club represents Maui's ideal blend between championship-caliber golf and friendly resort play. Golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed the Gold Course with the intention of being Wailea Golf Club's supreme challenge of the three courses. But it's not a beat-you-up monster, Brandon Tucker 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 »Puakea Golf Course on Kauai: A two-volume tale with a happy ending
Ideally, Puakea Golf Course should be your first play or your last play when you come to Kauai, Hawaii. If it's the first, this Robin Nelson design, just minutes from the main airport on the island, will serve as a good preview of golf to come on the Garden Isle. If it's the last in the tour, it will be a nice send-off, Mike Bailey writes.
... full article »- 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
- The Dunes at Maui Lani brings together links-style golf and Hawaiian paradise
- 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
- Kauai Lagoons Golf Club: Part Kiele, part Mokihana and still all Nicklaus
- 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
- Luana Hills Country Club on Oahu: Welcome to the jungle
- 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
- The Lodge at Koele: A unique Hawaii resort experience
- Magnificent Mauna Lani Resort: A world-class experience
- Poipu Bay Golf Course hits a grand slam in Kauai
- Mauna Kea Golf Course's legacy grows with each year
- Wailea Golf Club's Emerald Course: Superior service and great golf
- Ko Olina Golf Club: Keeps you guessing in Kapolei