The Big Island of Hawaii’s golf courses are renowned the world over for beauty and challenge. Get out there on these beautiful greens and enjoy all the spectacular landscapes and fun these courses have to offer!
The Francis H. I’i Brown North and South Golf Courses
The Mauna Lani Resort
www.maunalani.com/g_golf_history.htm
Mauna Lani’s North Course represents the quintessential golf experience on the Big Island of Hawaii. Built on a lava bed, the North is characterized by rolling terrain punctuated by Kiawe (mesquite) forests. Number 17, a par three tucked into a natural lava amphitheater, is one of Mauna Lani Resort’s signature holes and a favorite “I was here” photo spot. A 230-acre protected archaeological district lies on the northern boundary of the golf course… The North Course has fast become one of the most popular tournament venues on the Island.
Mauna Lani Resort South Course, renown as the former home to the annual Senior Skins Game from 1990 – 2000, snakes through the stark, rugged a’a lava of the prehistoric Kaniku lava flow. The challenging South Course offers the golfer a panorama of mountain and ocean views. The South Course is also home to No. 15, one of the most photographed over-the-water golf course holes in the world.
The Mauna Kea Golf Course
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
www.princeresortshawaii.com/mauna-kea-beach-hotel/big-island-golf-vacations.php
Since 1964, the Golf Course at Mauna Kea has led the way in standards of course beauty and design, solidifying its place in Hawaii’s history as one of the most scenic and favored golf courses. Avid golfers and guests of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel continue to enjoy Robert Trent Jones, Sr.’s award-winning golf course at our hotel and its recent updates and beautification by Rees Jones… Golfers can also gather together at Number 3 Restaurant, and savor the clubhouse restaurant’s tasty menu and refreshing beverages.
Hapuna Golf Course
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
www.princeresortshawaii.com/hapuna-golf.php
In 1997, the U.S. Golf Association named Hapuna “The Course of the Future.” This Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay-designed 18-hole championship course is nestled into the dramatic natural contours of the land from the shoreline to about 700 feet above sea level. This beautiful course features spectacular views of the Kohala Coast and the Pacific, with snow-capped Mauna Kea volcano as a backdrop. Hapuna’s challenging play and environmental sensitivity make it one of Hawaii’s most unique golf courses.
Big Island Country Club
Pu’uanahulu, Hawaii
www.bigislandcountryclub.net/
Since the day the Big Island Country Club opened to rave reviews in 1997, it has been on the “must play” list of the golfing visitor to Hawaii’s Big Island. That’s not only because of its spectacular location and scenic beauty, but equally because of its well-deserved reputation as a course that welcomes both the novice player as well as the low-handicap expert. The course is simultaneously enjoyable yet challenging, and is designed for every level of playing ability. Designed by famed golf course architect Perry Dye, son of Pete Dye, the par 72 course has all the popular attributes and interesting features that make his layouts so popular to golfers of varying skills: wide, gently rolling bermuda grass fairways, medium-size undulating Bent grass greens, and an abundance of water.”
Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf
Waikoloa Beach Resort
www.waikoloabeachgolf.com
The Island of Hawaii’s Kohala Coast is called the “golf capital of Hawaii” for a good reason, and Waikoloa Beach Resort offers two of the Big Island’s best golf courses, challenging for the avid golfer, rewarding for the club player and fun for families, couples and juniors.