Maui's Golf Coast 2007 - (Page 27) Makena North’s pristine 10th tee sure to glance backward. You’ll discover a fantastic view of Kaho‘olawe, – Molokini and the Pu‘u O lai cinder cone, Makena’s most distinctive natural landmark. The fairway of the par 4 eighth hole appears to snake The Makena North’s signature hole is #14, a dramatic 582-yard, par 5 fairway with a 200' elevation drop from the elevated tee box to a large green that tilts severely from left to right. The ocean views from the tee are outstanding. Makena’s pros suggest that the perfect tee shot would be to the left of the fairway with a slight draw, followed by a mid-iron second shot, then an approach shot lofted over a bunker to the green. Golf Digest rates the Makena North as a 4-star course. Guests of the Maui Prince Hotel receive preferred green fees and reservation privileges, plus complimentary transportation from the hotel to the clubhouse. Tee times may be made up to 30 days in advance by calling the pro shop at 808-891-4000. For information, visit www.makenagolf.com. Golf Tip The sixth hole is an excellent example of option golf. The conservative approach is to drive to the right side of the divided fairway, then worry about crossing the ravine. Alternatively, you can aim for the left side of the fairway, which has a longer carry, but your angle of approach to the green will be better. North’s 12th hole: golf at its best back and forth, but its real challenge lies in its green. Sloping from back to front, the green will cause your ball to slip back toward the fairway. Combined with the North’s notoriously fast greens and strong grain, this hole will demand your best putting. Hole #11 runs parallel to the coastline and is probably the highest elevation point on the North. A splendid 180degree view of Kahalawai (the West Maui Mountains), Lana‘i, Molokini, Kaho‘olawe – and Pu‘u O lai run the length of the fairway. If the day is especially nice – and there are many of those here – you can also see Moloka‘i as a bluish shadow on the horizon. M AKENA NORTH COURSE Tees Slope Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total Par 4 5 4 3 5 4 3 4 4 5 4 3 4 5 3 4 4 4 72 Black Tees 138 73.6 Yardage 419 576 363 183 510 364 177 414 370 550 390 185 356 620 217 392 395 433 6914 Blue Tees 135 72.0 409 564 353 165 480 337 152 394 360 529 385 177 333 611 186 355 384 393 6567 Orange Tees 131 70.1 387 538 340 150 445 313 137 363 338 487 355 162 304 582 168 343 369 370 6151 White Tees 120 70.5 356 428 283 121 407 287 124 288 291 431 307 130 247 488 134 301 349 331 5303 27 - http://www.makenagolf.com
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