Golf Hawaii 2008

M a u n a K e a G o l f C o u r s e Mauna Kea Golf Course: Redesigning a Classic Rees Jones is internationally known and respected not only for his new golf course designs but also for his masterful work redesigning and updating classics. At Mauna Kea, this role took on special significance, as the course he was refurbishing was originally designed by his father, the late, great Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The younger Jones—whose superlative redesign work on Torrey Pines South was recently on display as the course hosted the 2008 U.S. Open—describes his job at Mauna Kea as “a complete tee-to-green restoration.” Bunkers are being restored to their original configurations, greens and tee boxes are being rebuilt, and new hybrid grasses are being planted throughout. Jones says his intent was to maintain the integrity and challenge of his father’s original design, while utilizing today’s technology to maintain this classic design at the highest level possible for many years to come. When the course is complete in late 2008, players will thoroughly enjoy Mauna Kea Golf Course restored to its original glory. Hapuna Golf Course Hole 3 • Par 5 • YDS/545/536/511/434 Hapuna Golf Course Sister to the famed Mauna Kea Golf Course, Hapuna is an imaginative Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay design. Here, the dynamic design duo took a “hands-off” approach to the land, moving little dirt in construction, utilizing instead the terrain’s natural flow. The mountain and ocean views from this golf course are majestic, making a round of golf here a picture postcard experience. The course ambles through the golden-shaggy grassed foothills above the hotel, playing to just over 6,800 yards. While this may seem diminutive by today’s 7,000-yard-plus standard, it by no means plays short. Shorter holes often play uphill; downhill holes demand precision to avoid hazards. Then, there’s the wind, which is often a factor in Hawai‘i, and can be even more so in these arid foothills. Better players will enjoy the strategy required to score well at Hapuna, but ¯ with tee boxes that will accommodate all skill levels, this course provides an extremely fun day for everyone. Photos courtesy of Rees Jones Upon reopening in late 2008, Mauna Kea Golf Course promises to capture international attention. 12 The Official Golf Guide to Hawai‘i’s Big Island

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Golf Hawaii 2008 Contents Welcome Message Big Island Golf Map Golf Hawai‘i—Rich in History Mauna Kea Resort Mauna Lani Resort Waikaloa Beach Resort Hualalai Resort Kona Country Club Hawai‘i’s Hidden Greens A World of Adventure The Parting Shot

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