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There is certainly no shortage of top-notch golf to enjoy on the Hawaiian Islands. Here’s a look at five courses you may want to check out on your next trip. Kahili Golf Course Uniquely positioned on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains, this world-class layout features stunning views of majestic Haleakala and the sapphire Pacific. Carved out of the foothills of the scenic West Maui Mountains, the design of Kahili Golf Course takes advantage of the local terrain and Hawaiian tradewinds to create a unique golf experience. A popular choice of both visiting and local golfers, Kahili Golf Course plays host to numerous Maui and statewide tournaments throughout the year, including the 2007 Kahili Maui Open Golf Championships set for June 1-3, 2007. In addition, Nahele Banquet Room at Kahili Golf Course is an ideal location for weddings, reunions, business meetings and seminars. Call (808) 242-4653 or visit kahiligolf.com. Puakea Golf Course Kauai’s Puakea Golf Course beat stiff competition for fourth place on Hawaii Magazine’s best courses list. It’s all the more noteworthy considering three other Garden Island courses are among Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 100 Golf Resorts of 2006. Puakea recently renovated its bunkers and is in the process of adding landscaping and flowering fruit trees along several holes on the course. This is an ongoing project to add to the beauty of the land to which Puakea was built and exemplifies the roots and history of its owners, Grove Farm Company. Puakea’s stellar reputation is as impressive as its outstanding “Juniors Play Free Program.” Any junior (ages 7–18) accompanied by a paying adult plays free Monday through Friday from June 1 through August 31, 2007. This offers a fun, healthy activity for vacationing families this summer. Set at the base of Mount Ha’upu, rounds on the par-71, 7,000-yard routing are exhilarating. Playing through deep ravines, Puakea crosses mountain-fed streams treating golfers to stunning beauty. With four sets of tees, the course is suitable for all levels of play. Showcasing Kauai’s magic, Puakea’s natural beauty, casual charm and friendly staff offer a unique golfing experience. Call (866) 773-5554 or visit puakeagolf.com. The Dunes at Maui Lani Located in the heart of Central Maui’s isthmus, The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course is renowned for the tremendous challenges of its 18 revered holes, as well as its friendly and courteous staff. The by-product of a warm, ohana-style work environment, The Dunes is currently ranked among the state’s top employers (Hawaii Business, April 2007). For the past three years, GolfWeek magazine has ranked The Dunes among Hawaii’s top 10 courses, and Travel + Leisure Golf writer Don Chapman calls it: “A Maui Must — Beyond Kapalua and Wailea, another paradise found.” “Each of our talented employees genuinely cares for their fellow workers, and customers can sense it,” says general manager Dave Gleason. A round of golf at what Golf Digest describes as “one of the five best-kept secret courses in America,” is special. Golf at The Dunes is played in a unique setting — it is unlike any other course in Hawaii — with holes routed up, down, over, and around million-year-old alluvial sand dunes. The Dunes covers all the bases. Its carts have on-board GPS. Its driving range is lit at night, and its tees cover over two acres of tif-419 turf grass, all pointing toward Robin Nelson’s cleverly designed target greens. The pro shop is packed with the latest in high-end logo wear. Its restaurant, The Dunes, is managed by one of Maui’s most celebrated culinary staffs. From its veranda, The Dunes’ plantation-style clubhouse commands stunning views of the 18th hole, and the scenic West Maui Mountains. It even offers a glimpse of the Iao Valley area. Call (808) 873-0422 or visit dunesatmauilani.com. Kaanapali Golf Resort Hinting at great new things to come, Kaanapali Golf Resort has unveiled a new logo to capture the property’s unique connection to migrating whales, as well as symbolizing the floral beauty and idyllic, sweet-scented ambience of the beachside paradise. Known for it remarkable stretches of golden sand and whale-watching opportunities, Kaanapali’s new trademark is a flower-accented whale’s tail. The new logo signifies the resort’s intrinsic link to the Pacific Ocean, which can be seen from countless vantage points on the course. Kaanapali is updating the logo much in the same way the resort is renovating its golf courses. The new emblem marks the next chapter for the popular and timeless destination. “No golf resort occupies a more pristine and beautiful paradise locale than Kaanapali,” says 2007 Aloha Section PGA Golf Professional of the Year and resort General Manager Ed Kageyama. “Our new logo captures the eternal charm of the destination. [It] is consistent with the new look to the layouts and facilities we’ve been working toward the past two years.” With the imminent completion of a $13 million, multi-year renovation of the 36-hole facility, Kaanapali’s fresh new logo is also a fitting precursor to the makeover of the Hawaiian Island’s most historic destination. As the state’s first planned resort, Kaanapali established a pinnacle for other destinations on the islands to strive to attain over the years. Kaanapali’s renovations include the complete reworking of the Resort South Course, the “nip/tuck” enhancements to the Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed Tournament North Course and the remodeling of the golf and resort shop. Call (866) 454-GOLF or visit kaanapaligolfresort.com. Coral Creek Golf Club Coral Creek Golf Course is among the newest, most heralded and long-awaited additions to Hawaii. Adding to the beauty of the islands, Coral Creek offers golfers one of the most unique and beautiful pieces of land on the island. From bag drop to country club service, golfers will find every detail has been taken care of to provide a most enjoyable visit. Combined with a world-class layout, Coral Creek is considered one of the finest golf experiences in the world. Few courses in Hawaii can compare to the beauty, challenge and experience of Coral Creek Golf Course. Nestled along the Ewa Plain, the par-72, 6,870-yard golf course provides a challenging test to golfers of all skill levels. The course was designed to expose natural coral rock formations in cliff-like structures, which adds to the beauty of the terrain. In addition, award-winning executive chef Fred DeAngelo of the famed Turtle Bay Resort restaurant Ola, is the new executive chef at Coral Creek Golf Course’s restaurant. DeAngelo has created a casual, yet upscale, steakhouse menu and will be incorporating all-natural angus beef from the famed North Shore Cattle Company in Oahu. Call (808) 441-4653 or visit coralcreekgolfhawaii.com. |
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