Maui Golf Courses

Kaanapali North Golf Course

18 Holes; Par 71; 6994 yards.

The Kaanapali North Course is one of only two golf courses in all of Hawaii designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The legendary architect took full advantage of the region's scenic natural beauty to create a course that is distinctive, demanding and appealing. The North is typically Trent Jones Sr., with large, contoured greens that place the emphasis on putting skill. It also boasts one of the best finishing holes in the state, the par-four 18th hole that Arnold Palmer, during the Canada Cup, called one of the most challenging holes he'd played.

Kaanapali South Golf Course

18 Holes; Par 71; 6555 yards.

The Kaanapali South Course offers sweeping views of the West Maui coast, the neighbor islands of Molokai and Lanai, and in the winter, humpback whales cavorting offshore, what golf could offer more! Arthur Jack Snyder’s 18-hole course includes a par 71 and 6,250 yards that snuggles up to the sea. Not to mention the whimsical Sugar Cane Train, whose steam locomotive, a reminder of turn-of-the-century Hawaii, chugs past on its way to the historic whaling town of Lahaina.

Kapalua Plantation

18 Holes; Par 73; 7263 yards.

The par 73, 7,263-yard Plantation Course, is the course of the PGA TOUR Mercedes Championships each January featuring an elite field of previous year's PGA TOUR winners. Play the course where Ernie Ells shot 32 in 2003! A treat to play at least once in your life. Boasting three world-class golf courses, the state's largest staff of PGA professionals, some of Maui's most spectacular views, a bevy of prestigious accolades, and a state-of-the-art Golf Academy, Kapalua is considered by many as the "golf mecca of the Pacific." The grand scale of the course designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore unfurls across natural geographic formations and pineapple plantation fields that take your breath away.

Kapalua Bay

18 Holes; Par 72; 6600 yards. All prices per person including golf cart rental.

There is no better place in the world to experience golf than at Kapalua. Kapalua’s Bay Course features a spectacular hole – the par-3 fifth – that is built with the tee on one side of a Pacific inlet and the green on the other. Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane designed The Bay Course. The forerunner of Kapalua's three championship golf courses, The Bay Course is a 6,600-yard par 72 with gently rolling fairways and generous greens. The Bay Course is an excellent example of resort golf at its best.

Kapalua Village Golf Course

18 Holes; Par 72; 6632 yards.

Kapalua's second Arnold Palmer design layout, The Village Course, twists, turns, rises and falls through the West Maui foothills. A serene trek through Hawaiian headlands, stands of Cook and Norfolk pines characterize this par 70 6,317-yard course. The Village is complex enough to challenge the seasoned professional yet can be every bit as enjoyable for beginning golfers as well.

The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course

18 Holes; Par 72; 6840 yards.

The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course is built on million-year old sand dunes located in central Maui. Its 18 holes are unique to anything in America because of the terrain upon which they are set, and the design techniques which were deployed by the course's architect. The 6,840-yard par 72 Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course is designed much like the courses built centuries ago in the British Isles, as its holes take full advantage of Maui’s natural, sloping island dune terrain. That’s why creativity, finesse, strategy, and good shot-making are all part of the Dunes experience. In addition to good golf, The Dunes has the only lit range with grass tees in central Maui, and is home to the newly opened Dunes Restaurant; all very conveniently located in central Maui.

Makena North Golf Course

18 Holes; Par 72, 7017 yards.

Opened in 1993, the Makena North Course goes out of its way to make golfers feel at one with their natural surroundings. There are no distractions on this course-unless you considered the unobstructed views of the blue pacific, neighboring islands, and humpback whales breaching during whale season to be a bit distracting. Home of the Hawaii State Open; Makena is well known not only for its layout, its excellent daily tournament playing conditions, and helpful professional staff; but also for the best golfing weather to be found anywhere in the world.

Makena South Golf Course

18 Holes; Par 72, 7017 yards. All prices per person including golf cart rental.

The proximity to the ocean is exactly why the Makena South Course is so special. Besides having two oceanfront holes, numbers fifteen and sixteen, the South Course also affords an excellent view of humpback whales that visit here each winter. And since they keep coming back year after year, they must be on to something good! The South Course boasts one of Hawaii’s top driving holes, the par-5 number ten. According to members of the PGA Aloha Section, number ten was selected as one of the top par 5’s in Hawaii.

Wailea Blue Course

18 Holes; Par 72; 6758 yards

The first course ever built in Wailea, the stately Blue is a gracious resort course that has been ranked among America's best resort courses by Golf Digest. In its lifetime, it has hosted such prestigious events as the LPGA Women's Kemper Open and Japan's Asahi-Kyosen pro/celebrity golf tournament. The Blue's fairways offer views of the ocean and Mt. Haleakala, and some of Wailea's stunning residential communities. It features several fountains and lakes, and an abundance of colorful hibiscus, wiliwili trees, bougainvillea and plumeria. The Blue was designed to appeal to a broad range of players. While it has challenged some of the finest professional players in the world, it also offers a measure of forgiveness in its wider fairways and large greens. Like its sister courses, the worst hazards on the blue are the visual ones: the sapphire Pacific Ocean (where one can spot humpback whales during the winter months), several offshore islands, a volcanic cinder cone known as Pu'u Olai and majestic Mount Haleakala.

Wailea Emerald Course

18 Holes; Par 72; 6825 yards.

Rated one of the best new courses by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest, as well as one of North America's most women-friendly by Golf for Women, the Wailea Emerald is akin to a lush tropical playground. Flowers bloom in great abundance: plumeria, bird of paradise, allamanda, gazenia, bougainvillea. A true delight for any golfer. Don't be fooled by the Emerald's pleasant appearance. It is a superbly designed course created for pure golf enjoyment, regardless of one's handicap. Measuring 6,825 yards from the back, the Emerald features four to six tee boxes on every hole, allowing players to tailor the course to their playing level. Notable features include a large double green shared by holes #10 and #17. Fronting the green is the only lake on the course. This is perhaps one of the Emerald's more picturesque spots.

Wailea Gold Course

18 Holes; Par 72; 7078 yards. All prices per person including golf cart rental.

The home course of The Senior Skins Game, the Wailea Gold Course is the most challenging of Wailea's trio. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., it has been ranked among the country's best new courses by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest, and one of the world's best designed by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler. Jones flavored the Gold with elements of classic golf course design, then finished it with a rugged, natural look. Throughout the course are stark lava rock outcroppings, indigenous Hawaiian grasses, an abundance of kiawe (a relative of mesquite), and remnants of papohaku, prehistoric lava rock walls built by early Hawaiians and preserved for their historic value. The Gold's 200 foot elevation change from top to bottom enhances the numerous ocean and mountain vistas available from virtually every hole. The course has been labeled a "thinking player's" course because it demands strategy and careful club selection to be played well.

Elleair Maui Golf Club

18 Holes; Par 72; 6404 yards.

This course opened in 1987, and was originally known as Silversword. The trade winds hit the course usually in the mornings and late afternoons, and the course was designed with this in mind as many of the holes bring the wind into play.

Very interesting layout and very well maintained! Lots of sand traps with medium soft sand. A sand wedge with 12 or 14 degrees of bounce is essential! Soft greens, cushy fairways, and fluffy rough. Pay attention to the grain!

Kihili Golf Course

18 Holes; Par 72, 6537 yards.

Experience a day of golf at one of Maui's best golf courses. Nestled in the foothills of the scenic West Maui Mountains, this course takes advantage of the local terrain and Hawaiian Trade Winds to create a unique golf experience.  The 6,537 yard, Par 72 Robin Nelson and Rodney Wright designed golf course was constructed in 1991. A popular choice for both visiting and local golfers, Sandalwood plays host to numerous Maui and State-wide tournaments throughout the year. The Par 3's on the front side play up and downhill to small greens. On the backside a small dry creek bed and a lake comes into play, accuracy is a must. The Par 4's are designed to make the golfer work to get to the greens in regulation. There are many elevation changes combined with doglegs in both directions making long drives an essential part of the game. The Par 5's were designed to give the long ball hitter a chance for a birdie or possibly an eagle. The course is conveniently located in Waikapu, a mere 10 minutes from Kahului airport and 30 minutes from the Wailea and Ka'anapali Resort Hotels. Amenities include a two-level clubhouse with Pro Shop, Snack shop, Restaurant and banquet facilities. Complete with all natural grass practice surfaces, rental clubs and on-site professional golf instruction, and is a must for any golfer visiting Maui.

Pukalani Golf Club

18 Holes; Par 72; 6945 yards. All prices per person including golf cart rental.

Pukalani's fairways are wide and hilly, and its greens are fast and sloped. The course is located at 1,100 feet in elevation, resulting in cooler playing conditions. The biggest challenges come from the wind and elevation changes. The high elevation provides some great views of the Island of Maui.

Pukalani is located at a 1,100-foot elevation, so the course has great views of the Island, and can have cooler playing conditions. The terrain has nice, gentle curves, slopes, and hills.

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