The Valley Isle of Maui is a golf nirvana, boasting some of the finest courses in Hawaii. The resort areas of west and south Maui are beautiful and challenging, but the Maui airport side of the island offers some outstanding links, as well. You could golf every day for nearly two weeks and never play the same course twice.
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Two of the Kaanapali golf courses are next to the Royal Lahaina Resort and feature holes right down to the ocean or spectacular mountain views.
Adjacent to the Royal Lahaina Resort on the golden sand of Kaanapali Beach, there are two championship courses—Royal Kaanapali, which runs along the ocean, and the Kaanapali Kai that moves up the nearby mountainside for some spectacular elevation changes. Staying at the resort can get you some good rates, including a special golf package and free club rentals. For details, go to www.royallahaina.com.
Northwest, a few miles from the Royal Lahaina, is the famous Kapalua Resort, which features the professional-grade Plantation Course, where the PGA’s Hyundai Tournament of Champions is played. The Bay Course will also stir your Tour ambitions and test your golfing skills.
South of the Royal Lahaina is the lesser-known, but terrific Maui Nui Golf Club. Located in Kihei, you will enjoy the venue that is suited for all levels of play.
Further down Maui’s west coast is Wailea with three fantastic courses. You can immerse yourself in golf for several days at the Gold, Emerald and Old Blue courses for unforgettable play.
Next up is the private King Kamehameha Golf Club and its sister Kahili Golf Course. The King Kam does allow outside play and shouldn’t be missed, if you’re a serious duffer.
Across Maui toward the Kahului Airport side is the Dunes at Maui Lani, which is a links-style course at the base of a mountain. The sand dune terrain and elevation changes make for a nice change up from the ocean venues on the island’s west coast.
Near the airport is Pukalani Country Club with its tree-lined Par 3 course that will test your short game. There’s one hole that features two greens and an interesting risk-reward approach option.
If you have a golf bucket list, there is plenty to fill it on Maui. The Royal Lahaina Resort, in the heart of Maui’s golf country, is an ideal headquarters and the resort’s Activity Center can make all of your golf dreams come true.
