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HAWAI‘I GOLF FACT SHEET
DESTINATION
OVERVIEW:
There are more than 80 spectacular golf courses located on the six
major Hawaiian Islands – Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, Läna‘i, Maui, and
Hawai‘i’s Big Island – ranging from award-winning resort and public
courses, to municipal layouts and private facilities. Hawai‘i offers a
365-day-a-year golf experience unlike any other place in the world.
Hawai’i has long been a favorite place for pros to visit. And with good
reason. According to a recent Golf Magazine poll, Hawai‘i is home to eight
of “Golf’s Finest Properties” in the country. The most world-renowned
golf course designers have left their stamp in Hawai‘i. Robert Trent Jones,
Sr. and Jr., Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, and Ted
Robinson, among others, found inspiration amidst Hawai‘i’s dramatic
cliffs, sterling beaches, lava fields, and rolling hills.
Golfers also appreciate the modern infrastructure of the resorts and golf
courses. Many of Hawai‘i’s courses have undergone significant renovations
to enhance the overall golf experience. Accommodations surrounding these
great courses range from luxurious resorts and moderate hotels, to family
friendly condos and quaint bed and breakfast establishments. The only
difficulty is choosing.
IDEAL CLIMATE:
With its ideal temperate climate year-round, the Hawaiian Islands offer
the perfect venue for golf adventures. Temperatures hover around 80
degrees most days, give or take a few degrees during summer and winter
months.
DIVERSITY
OF COURSES:
Kaua‘i
Like the Hollywood filmmakers who shoot here, golfers go on location to
Kaua‘i for the spectacular scenic backdrops. Of course, they also enjoy a
good challenge. Here, the courses are crafted by nature and helped along
by some of the game’s most talented architects. The views could be
considered an obstacle, as your mind may wander onto seaside cliffs, into
forested hills, or smack-dab into the ocean. Each of Kaua‘i’s courses has
its own definition of “breathtaking” and there’s always one nearby no
matter where you stay. Whichever one you choose, you can count on
breathtaking views and demanding play hole after hole.
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O‘ahu
There are more golf courses on O‘ahu than any other island. You can
choose from public and private courses, ranging from casual municipal
links to elegant resort courses. They offer not only superb challenges, but
also spectacular vistas. The backdrop for a shot here might be forested
mountains, desert-like terrain or the impressive sweep of the Pacific.
There are even courses built on former ranch lands, fields of sugar cane,
and seaside layouts that resemble British links. Constant sunshine makes
for long hours of dependable golfing weather, and the spectacular
surrounding scenery quiets the mind and stirs the heart.
Moloka‘i
Golfing on Moloka‘i is as unassuming as you might expect it to be. For
example, at the lovely Ironwood Hills Golf Course, it’s okay to just show
up for a tee time. There are no golf pros. Not even a clubhouse. Talk
about a relaxing round! Just take your time and enjoy the cool, upcountry
air and splendid views from this unique course.
Läna‘i
The Experience at Koele is an 18-hole championship course designed by
legends Greg Norman and Ted Robinson. Here each and every hole is
graced with awe-inspiring vistas, from mountain ravines to Pacific
expanses to neighboring Maui and Moloka‘i across the channel. Along
the southern coast, Jack Nicklaus created one of his most famous
masterpieces, The Challenge at Manele. Set on the cliffs, this target-style
course roams across several hundred acres of natural lava outcroppings,
using plunging ravines, native kiawe, and trees as natural hazards. Both
courses consistently rank among the best in the world by travel
publications and guides.
Maui
Maui boasts several courses ranked at or near the top of the “world’s
best” lists. Indeed, it is difficult to imagine a more dramatic setting for
these 18-hole masterpieces, with fairways abutting ancient lava flows,
tees surrounded by palm groves, and greens arched by rainbows created
in the ocean mist. The island is home to several public and resort courses,
and is the setting for many of the world’s most famous professional
tournaments (you never know when you might bump into a legend in the
clubhouse).
Hawai‘i’s Big Island
There are magnificent courses on Hawai‘i’s Big Island carved out of
ancient lava flows, nestled among historical Hawaiian landmarks, and
fronting some of the most beautiful coastline of the Pacific. The striking
contrasts of lush green fairways, pure white bunkers, jet-black lava flows,
and turquoise blue Pacific waters make for some of the most scenic holes
anywhere.
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ALOHA SEASON
IN HAWAI‘I:
Each year, the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour start its golf
seasons right here in Hawai‘i. Six professional tournaments on O‘ahu,
Maui, and Hawai‘i’s Big Island comprise the “Aloha Season.” The
following is a schedule of the tournaments in 2008:
♦ SBS Championship – January 3-9, 2011
The Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort, Maui
♦ Sony Open in Hawaii – January 10-16, 2011
Waialae Country Club, O‘ahu
♦ Wendy’s Champions Skins Game – January TBD, 2011
The Royal Ka‘anapali Golf Course, Maui
♦ Mitsubishi Electric Championship – January 21-23, 2011
Hualalai Golf Club, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai,
Hawai‘i’s Big Island
BEYOND THE
COURSE:
A golf vacation to Hawai‘i yields a host of activities and unique
experiences. So even if someone in your family isn’t as avid a
golfer as you, everyone will look forward to the vacation because of the
wide range of activities offered on the islands. Those who make the effort
to break away from these incredible courses can enjoy world-class
shopping, from top-shelf internationally recognized brands to those
unique, only in Hawai‘i brands found around the state in places like
Kaläkaua Avenue in Waikïkï and the Shops at Wailea on Maui.
After a day of golfing, visitors can also look forward to the healing
powers of Hawaiian spas, where masseuses practice ancient techniques to
soothe and tone muscles. Water sports like snorkeling, surfing, and
swimming add to the perfect complement of activities. And sumptuous
meals of Hawai‘i’s famous Pacific Rim cuisine found at the multitude of
gourmet restaurants on the islands cap off the incredible days.
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GOLF COURSE
DIRECTORY:
Kaua‘i
Golf Course
Kauai Lagoons Golf Club
Kiahuna Golf Club
Kukuiolono Golf Course
Poipu Bay Golf Course
Princeville Golf Club
Makai Golf Course
Prince Golf Course
Puakea Golf Course
Wailua Golf Course
Phone
808-241-6000
808-742-9595
808-332-9151
808-742-8711
Type
Resort
Public
Public
Resort
Holes
18
18
9
18
808-826-3580
808-826-5000
808-245-8756
808-241-6666
Resort
Resort
Public
Municipal
27
18
18
18
Phone
808-733-7387
808-247-0451
808-441-4653
808-689-6565
808-681-0220
808-621-5654
Type
Municipal
Public
Public
Public
Municipal
Public
Holes
18
18
18
18
18
18
808-395-2358
808-395-2358
808-944-4567
Public
Public
Resort
18
18
27
808-449-2300
808-449-2318
808-689-7772
808-441-9400
808-293-5842
808-254-1745
808-674-2227
808-236-4653
808-676-5300
808-262-2139
808-695-7520
808-695-7111
808-261-9765
808-623-2222
808-839-2311
Military
Military
Private
Private
Municipal
Military
Public
Public
Resort
Public
Resort
Public
Private
Public
Semi-Private
18
9
18
18
9
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
9
808-682-1911
808-471-0142
Military
Military
18
18
O‘ahu
Golf Course
Ala Wai Golf Course
Bay View Golf Links
Coral Creek Golf Course
Ewa Beach Golf Club
Ewa Villages Golf Course
Hawaii Country Club
Hawaii Kai Golf Courses
Championship Course
Executive Course
Hawaii Prince Golf Club
Hickam Golf Courses
Hickam Malama Bay Course
Hickam Ke Alohi Course
Hoakalei Country Club
Honolulu Country Club
Kahuku Golf Course
Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course
Kapolei Golf Course
Ko‘olau Golf Club
Ko Olina Golf Club
Luana Hills Country Club
Makaha Resort Golf Club
Makaha Valley Country Club
Mid-Pacific Country Club
Mililani Golf Club
Moanalua Golf Club
Navy Golf Courses Hawaii
Barber’s Point Golf Course
Navy-Marine Golf Course
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Oahu Country Club
Olomana Golf Links
Pali Golf Course
Pearl Country Club
Royal Kunia Country Club
Ted Makalena Golf Course
Turtle Bay Resort
George Fazio Course
Arnold Palmer Course
U.S. Army Golf Courses
Leilehua Golf Course
Walter Nagorski Golf Course
Waialae Country Club
Waikele Golf Club
West Loch Golf Course
808-595-3256
808-259-7926
808-266-7612
808-487-3802
808-688-9222
808-675-6052
Private
Public
Municipal
Public
Public
Municipal
18
18
18
18
18
18
808-293-8574
808-293-8574
Resort
Resort
18
18
808-655-4653
808-438-9587
808-732-1457
808-676-9000
808-675-6076
Military
Military
Private
Public
Municipal
18
9
18
18
18
Phone
808-567-6000
Type
Public
Holes
9
Phone
N/A
808-565-2222
808-565-4653
Type
Public
Resort
Resort
Holes
9
18
18
Phone
808-874-0777
Type
Public
Holes
18
808-661-3691
808-661-3691
808-242-4653
Resort
Resort
Public
18
18
18
808-665-3770
808-665-9198
808-249-0033
Resort
Resort
Private
18
18
18
808-891-4000
808-891-4000
808-877-0616
808-572-1314
808-873-0422
808-270-7400
Resort
Resort
Private
Public
Public
Municipal
18
18
9
18
18
18
Moloka‘i
Golf Course
Ironwood Hills Golf Club
Läna‘i
Golf Course
Cavendish Golf Course
The Challenge at Manele
The Experience at Koele
Maui
Golf Course
Elleair Maui Golf Club
Kaanapali Golf Courses
Royal Ka‘anapali Course
Ka‘anapali Kai Course
Kahili Golf Course
Kapalua Golf Club
The Bay Course
The Plantation Course
King Kamehameha Golf Club
Makena Golf Club
North Course
South Course
Maui Country Club
Pukalani Country Club
The Dunes at Mauna Lani
Waiehu Golf Course
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Wailea Golf Club
Emerald Course
Gold Course
Wailea Old Blue Course
808-875-7450
808-875-7450
808-879-2530
Resort
Resort
Resort
18
18
18
Phone
808-325-5044
808-929-7353
808-775-7244
808-959-7711
Type
Semi-Private
Public
Public
Municipal
Holes
18
18
9
18
808-325-8480
808-325-4745
Private Resort
Private
18
18
808-322-2595
808-322-2595
Resort
Resort
18
18
808-325-4116
808-325-4000
808-325-6625
Private
Private
Public
18
10
18
808-880-3000
808-882-5400
Resort
Resort
18
18
808-885-6655
808-885-6655
808-930-1300
808-935-3000
808-928-6222
808-930-4101
808-967-7331
Resort
Resort
Private
Resort
Resort
Private
Semi-Private
18
18
18
9
18
18
18
808-886-6060
808-886-7888
808-883-9621
808-885-8777
Resort
Resort
Resort
Public
18
18
18
18
Hawai‘i’s Big Island
Golf Course
Big Island Country Club
Discovery Harbour Golf Club
Hamakua Country Club
Hilo Municipal Golf Course
Hualalai Golf Club
Palmer Course
Ke‘olu Golf Course
Kona Country Club
Ali‘i Mountain Course
Ocean Course
Küki‘o Golf & Beach Club
18 Hole Course
10 Hole Course
Makalei Golf Club
Mauna Kea Resort
Hapuna Golf Course
Mauna Kea Golf Course
Mauna Lani Resort Francis H. I‘i Brown
North Course
South Course
Nanea Golf Club
Naniloa Country Club
Sea Mountain Golf Course
The Club at Höküli‘a
Volcano Golf and Country Club
Waikoloa Beach Resort
Waikoloa Beach Course
Waikoloa Kings’ Course
Waikoloa Village Golf Club
Waimea Country Club
CONTACT
INFORMATION:
For information about Hawai‘i – The Islands of Aloha – visit
HVCB’s website at GoHawaii.com or call 1-800-GOHAWAII.
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Contacts:
Darlene Morikawa
Director, Public Relations/Communications
Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau
[email protected]
808-924-0259
Nathan Kam
Vice President
McNeil Wilson Communications
[email protected]
808-539-3471
♦ updated 07/10
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