Hawaii Golf Course Reviews
Mixing religion and the golf gods works well for Ko'olau Golf Club on Oahu, Hawaii
The First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu overcame improbable odds in 2006 to become the only church in the world to own a golf course on site: Ko'olau Golf Club. Built for $82 million, Ko'olau sits on heavenly land roughly 45 minutes from downtown Honolulu. The course was carved from a tropical rain forest designated as a nature conservancy in the shadow of the Ko'olau Mountains.
... full article »The secret is out about Ewa Beach Golf Club on Oahu in Hawaii
Despite sitting in one of the driest sports on Oahu, the Ewa Beach Golf Club is wall-to-wall green like it's located in Ireland instead of Hawaii. The course is always in terrific condition, with impeccable greens, and has been one of Oahu's best-kept secrets. Not anymore.
... full article »Emerald Course at Wailea Golf Club in Hawaii: Maui's scenic, playable RTJ Jr. gem
At 6,825 yards, the Emerald Course at Wailea Golf Club has plenty of distance to challenge even the best players. But it's not the length that will catch your eye. It's the design. There are Pacific Ocean and Mount Haleakala views everywhere on this course that features winding fairways, elevation changes, well bunkered greens and consistent course conditions. With no housing, it's just you and a four-hour golf outing that will tantalize the senses.
... full article »Tee it up on historic Kukuio'lono Golf Course, Kauai, Hawaii's most casual experience
Visiting Hawaii and in the mood for a more laid-back, basic golf experience? 
There is a little place on Kauai for that: historic Kukuio'lono Golf Course in Kalaheo. It's a bare-bones, local Hawaiian golf experience that's easy on the wallet and great for beginners who aren't ready for a full 18 holes at a more expensive course. Check your resort golf expectations at the stone gate, and you'll love Kukuio'lono.
... full article »Golf in Hawaii: Kauai's bargain pick for visitors and locals is steady Puakea Golf Course in Lihue
Puakea Golf Course on the Hawaiian island of Kauai lacks the coastal wow-factor of its neighbors that sit close by the ocean. Instead, design aficionados will notice more subtle nuances by architect Robin Nelson. More than any other course on Kauai, Nelson was maestro of the tradewinds here. Not a single hole plays in the exact same direction. And in many cases, subtle doglegs make each shot play just a little differently.
... full article »If you're traveling to Lanai, Hawaii, you've got to experience golf at The Experience at Koele
The Experience at Koele in Lanai is just that -- an experience. The Greg Norman design, just a 45-minute ferry ride from Maui, offers breathtaking views and amazing golf, too. Built on 163 wooded acres high above the ocean, the golf course winds over, around and through tree-lined ravines. Streams, waterfalls and a lake add to the ambiance.
... full article »Jack Nicklaus' Challenge at Manele golf course in Hawaii: A challenge with a view
The Challenge at Manele, a Jack Nicklaus design in Lanai, Hawaii, is quite a challenge. The signature 12th hole is an amazing sight to see, but don't be in a rush. The Challenge is brilliant from start to finish, and that's even before you tee off. You'll arrive by shuttle, and the staff is quick to greet players and set them up for an adventure they won't soon forget, Bill Bowman writes.
... full article »Play like Hawaiian royalty for a day at Maui's King Kamehameha Golf Club
A look into the brief history of King Kamehameha Golf Club in Maui reads like a Hollywood screenplay, featuring Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller and Frank Lloyd Wright. At now it appears the story is nearing a happy ending. Thanks to new owner Makoto Kaneko, who revived the property in 2005, King Kamehameha G.C. is finally filling up. And the club's member-for-a-day green fee beckons the Hawaiian golf traveler, Brandon Tucker writes.
... full article »Golf in Hawaii: All aboard Maui's player-friendly Ka'anapali Kai course
The Kai course at Ka'anapali Golf Resort in Lahaina, Hawaii serves up the same top quality conditions and scenery as Royal Ka'anapali, it just comes in a bit shorter and at a slightly lower price tag. While lower handicaps can still get their fix of good hole variety and some tough shots, the Kai is meant to be enjoyed by those who don't want big numbers to ruin their day in paradise. The Kai is every bit as scenic as the Royal but presents some unique characteristics, like the Sugar Cane Train tracks.
... full article »After renovation, Kauai's Makai Golf Club ready for inclusion among Hawaii's best
It took 16 months, but the Makai Golf Club at the St. Regis Resort Princeville on Kauai is back and better than ever. The architect of the original Makai, Robert Trent Jones Jr., oversaw the redesign. With the design upgrades and installation of faster paspalum turf, Makai Golf Club now has what it takes to throw its name into the hat of the top plays in Hawaii.
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- Kiahuna Golf Club is on the fast track on the Hawaiian island of Kauai
- Princeville at Hanalei's Makai Golf Course: Put your ego aside, play this friendlier Kauai gem
- Better bring your 'A' game to the demanding Prince Course at Princeville Resort on Kauai
- Maui's Kaanapali Kai golf course: A train runs through it
- The Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Resort believes in doing everything PGA Tour big
- Unbelievable back nine makes The Experience at Koele a must-play golf course in Lanai, Hawaii
- Hawaii Kai makes the most of a super setting
- Mokihana, sister course to Ki'ele, has classic style
- Puakea gets to the finish line in fine style
- Olomana Golf Links was Wie's launching pad
- Maui's Makena Golf Club gives you a double whammy
- Mauna Kea's sister course is a wild, rugged beauty guaranteed to steal your heart
Which Hawaiian golf resort on Kauai is right for you?
Picking the right golf resort can be the difference between a wonderful vacation and a so-so time. Thankfully, there are never really any "wrong" decisions when [...]
Photo Gallery: Puakea Golf Course: Kauai, Hawaii's secret gem
Photo Gallery: From Kauai Lagoons, to Princeville, to Poipu Bay, a handful of ocean holes highlight golf on Kauai
