Big Island Vacation Guide 2008 - (Page 46) GOLF ADVENTURES ring your sticks. The Big Island is known as the Golf Capital of Hawai‘i. Some of the biggest names in course design have crafted championship courses that will leave you wanting to meet their challenge again and again. The 18 magnificent courses on Hawai‘i’s Big Island are carved out of ancient lava flows, nestled among historical Hawaiian landmarks and front some of the more beautiful coastline of the Pacific. With a perfect climate and spectacular views, every golfer should experience this golfing utopia at least once in a lifetime. B COURTESY OF HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE® BACKGROUND: COURTESY OF FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS Ha ¯puna Golf Course 62-100 Kauna‘oa Drive Kohala Coast, HI 96743 (888) 9-PRINCE or 880-3000 www.princeresortshawaii.com/ hapuna-golf.php This course offers spectacular views of the Kohala Coast and the Pacific while majestic Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa form the backdrop. Mauna Kea Golf Course 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive Kohala Coast, HI 96743 (888) 9-PRINCE or 882-5400 www.princeresortshawaii.com/ big-island-golf.php Repeatedly named to “Best Course” lists, 46 www.bigisland.org this 18-hole resort course is demanding but rewarding if for nothing else than its breathtaking beauty. Closed until Fall 2008. Mauna Lani Resort 68-1310 Mauna Lani Drive Kohala Coast, HI 96743 885-6655, www.maunalani.com/hawaii-golfresort-overview.htm The Mauna Lani Resort offers two 18-hole courses, the Francis H. I‘i Brown North and South Courses. The North Course plays a little longer and is a little more challenging. The South Course features a par 3 whose fairway is made of crashing surf. Waikoloa Beach Golf Course 1020 Keana Place Waikoloa, HI 96738 (877) WAIKOLOA or 886-6060 www.waikoloabeachresort.com/beach_ course.php The Beach Course features narrow fairways cut into rugged lava fields. If your ball hits the lava and doesn’t bounce out, leave it and drop a new one. Waikoloa Kings’ Golf Course 600 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa, HI 96738 (877) WAIKOLOA or 886-7888 www.waikoloabeachresort.com/kings_ course.php You’ll be happy in the sand considering the alternatives, though the Kings’ Course is very forgiving until you hit the greens. http://www.waikoloabeachresort.com/beach_course.php http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/hapuna-golf.php http://www.maunalani.com/hawaii-golf-resort-overview.htm http://www.maunalani.com/hawaii-golf-resort-overview.htm http://www.waikoloabeachresort.com/kings_course.php http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/big-island-golf.php http://www.bigisland.org
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