Big Island Vacation Guide 2009 - (Page 37) Bring 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 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. Waikoloa Beach Golf Course 69-1020 Keana Place Waikoloa, HI 96738 (877) WAIKOLOA or 886-6060 www.waikoloabeachresort.com/ beach-golf-course 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. Hilo Municipal Golf Course Hilo, 959-7711 Makalei Hawaii Country Club Kailua-Kona, 325-6625 Naniloa Country Club (9 holes, par 35) Hilo, 935-3000 Sea Mountain at Punalu‘u Golf Course Pahala, 928-6222 ¯ Volcano Golf & Country Club Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, 967-7331 Waikoloa Village Golf Club Waikoloa, 883-9621 Waimea Country Club Waimea (Kamuela), 885-8053 Snow-capped summit of Maunakea reflected in a pond at the Mauna Lani Resort, Kohala Coast. Kirk Lee Aeder Hapuna Golf Course ¯ 62-100 Kauna‘oa Dr Kohala Coast, HI 96743 (888) 9-PRINCE or 880-3000 www.princeresortshawaii.com/hapunagolf.php This course offers spectacular views of the Kohala Coast and the Pacific while majestic Maunakea and Maunaloa form the backdrop. Waikoloa Kings’ Golf Course 69-600 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa, HI 96738 (877) WAIKOLOA or 886-7888 www.waikoloabeachresort.com/ kings-golf-course You’ll be happy in the sand considering the alternatives, though the Kings’ Course is very forgiving until you hit the greens. Hual¯ lai Golf Course a 72-100 Ka‘upulehu Drive ¯¯ Ka‘upulehu, HI 96745 ¯¯ 325-8480 www.fourseasons.com/hualalai/golf.html This Jack Nicklaus course is the newest on the gold coast and the home of the PGA MasterCard Championship. However, only guests of the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai ¯ or the Kona Village Resort can reserve a tee time. 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, this 18-hole resort course is demanding but rewarding if for nothing else than its breathtaking beauty. Kona Country Club 78-7000 Ali‘i Drive Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (888) 707-4522 or 322-2595 www.konagolf.com The Kona Country Club offers two 18-hole courses, the Ocean Course and the Mountain Course. Both courses offer challenging terrain in a spectacular setting. Mauna Lani Resort 68-1310 Mauna Lani Drive Kohala Coast, HI 96743 885-6655, www.maunalani.com/hawaiigolf-resort-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. Big Island Golf Season The Big Island Golf (BIG) Season, from September to November, features swing clinics, putting clinics, contests and preferred 18-hole rates after 11 a.m. at participating golf courses. Many courses also offer a discount off all logo apparel during its BIG Season week. For more information, visit www.bigisland.org/golfseason. 800-648-2441 37 Other Big Island Courses Big Island Country Club Kailua-Kona, 325-5044 Hamakua Country Club ¯¯ Honoka‘a, 775-7244 Mauna Lani Resort, Kohala Coast. Golf Adventures http://www.waikoloabeachresort.com/beach-golf-course http://www.waikoloabeachresort.com/beach-golf-course http://www.waikoloabeachresort.com/kings-golf-course http://www.waikoloabeachresort.com/kings-golf-course http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/hapuna-golf.php http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/hapuna-golf.php http://www.fourseasons.com/hualalai/golf.html http://www.bigisland.org/golfseason http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/big-island-golf.php http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/big-island-golf.php http://www.konagolf.com http://www.maunalani.com/hawaii-golf-resort-overview.htm http://www.maunalani.com/hawaii-golf-resort-overview.htm http://www.bigisland.org/golfseason
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