Hawaii Feature Stories
Golf travel features from major Hawaii destinations: Kauai, Oahu, Big Island, Lanai, Maui, Molokai
On and off the course: Getting the most out of a Big Island golf trip
How do you like your Big Island golf? If you're like most visitors to Hawaii's largest island, a dash of Pacific blue and black rock, combined with some Kona coffee, a few volcanoes and an exclusive resort is just the ticket. A golf vacation on the Big Island won't be cheap, but it doesn't have to be out-of-sight expensive either. Mike Bailey offers a few pointers to help plan your Big Island golf trip.
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Smart travel in Hawaii: Frequently asked questions for your Maui golf vacation
HawaiiGolf.com's Maui travel FAQ can help when planning a golf vacation on the Valley Isle. What are the top golf courses on Maui? How do I find deals on tee times? Which courses have ocean views? What's the best time of year to plan a Maui golf trip? Do I need to rent a car? Brandon Tucker has answers to these questions and more.
... full article »Home free: Play Maui golf courses without the residential development
Some of the dozen or so golf courses on Maui were built without any type of residential attachment, making for some of the island's best, natural scenery and quiet surroundings for your round. Brandon Tucker takes a closer look at the golf courses on Maui where you can swing for the fences without hitting over them.
... full article »Golf on Oahu: Seven things you should know when planning your golf vacation
One of the unique aspects of playing golf in Hawaii is that each island has its own character. Nowhere is that more evident than playing golf on Oahu. It's a different experience, and there are some things you should know. Mike Bailey offers seven suggestions to help prepare you for an Oahu golf vacation.
... full article »Maui delivers great adventures while exploring off the course
The biggest temptation for golfers visiting Maui is the lure to play golf all day long. By ditching the clubs, however, golfers can experience a whole new Maui. Jason Scott Deegan recently went searching for some off-the-course pursuits and found some true Maui adventures.
... full article »Travel tips for your Maui golf vacation
Few destinations do resort golf better than Maui. The Hawaiian island has become such a favorite because it packs such a punch with golf courses, beaches and off-course activities, all within easy reach of one another. You'll want to make the best of your precious time in paradise. Here are a few travel tips to consider if you're a first-timer heading to Maui.
... full article »Travel tips for your Kauai golf vacation
Hawaiians are the most isolated people on Earth. So traveling to their string of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is going to have its own little nuances you won't find back home. The "Garden island" of Kauai is especially unique. Here are a few things you should know about Kauai while planning your golf vacation.
... full article »A good walk on Hawaii's Garden Isle: Must-play golf courses on Kauai
Kauai may not have as many golf courses as Oahu, the Big Island and Maui, but there may be no island better to tee it up. Brandon Tucker spotlights some of Kauai's must-play courses, including the Prince Golf Course at Princeville Resort, Kauai Lagoons Golf Club, Puakea and Poipu Bay G.C.
... full article »Ka'anapali Golf Resort introduces the Golf My Way deal for the casual Hawaii golfer
The Ka'anapali Golf Resort, home to two 18-hole golf courses, has introduced the "Golf My Way" program for 2010, which allows golfers to book an 18-hole round but play at their own leisure, whether that's over the course of a day or throughout their stay.
... full article »Hawaiian royalty used Maui as a playground - and so can you
From the Royal Ka'anapali and Ka'anapali Kai layouts at Ka'anapali Golf Resort, to picturesque Wailea Golf Club, to the Crenshaw/Coore and Arnold Palmer designs at Kapalua Plantation, Maui boasts golf worthy of royalty, David R. Holland writes. Your golf portfolio is not finished until you come to Maui. It is one of those places you can't miss.
... full article »Wailea Gold, Emerald: Maui courses golfers don't want to miss
Originally opened in 1972, Wailea Golf Club's Blue course offers a lengthy test and impeccable conditions. The Emerald course, meanwhile, opened in 1993 and Gold followed the next year. Since then, Wailea has become a favorite golf destination, garnering prestigious awards every year.
... full article »- Out of the jungle: Prince Course reopening means Kauai golf is ready to bring its A-game
- Your insider travel guide to golf on Maui
- Maui man caves: Hunting in Hawaii for sports bars and happy hours
- Scoring on and off the golf course: Sexy places for couples to play and stay in Hawaii
- Mauna Kea rises above, tops list of Hawaii resorts to make top 50
- The best of different worlds on Lana'i: The Experience at Koele and The Challenge at Manele Bay
- The Big Island: Five must-play golf courses
- Maui's Kaanapali courses pamper golfers with 'wine and nine'
- Golfers take note: Kauai no longer just for the honeymoon set
- Poipu Kapili resort offers intimate Hawaii excursion
- Local golf knowledge goes a long way in Hawaii
- Senior PGA Tour brings spotlight to memorable Maui golf courses
- PGA Tour's West Coast Swing begins at Kapalua Resort's Plantation course
- Kauai Lagoons Golf Club blends stunning island beauty with awesome golf
- With three of Hawaii's top resort courses, Wailea Golf Club shines on Maui
- Robin Nelson: Patience, persistence key to Mr. Hawaii's success
- Volcanoes National Park: A Must-see on the Big Island