From championship courses along the coast to cool Upcountry links, Maui has a wide variety of excellent golf courses.<\/p>\n
Ten best golf courses on Maui<\/strong><\/p>\n Kapalua Plantation Course The Dunes at Maui Lani Kaanapali Royal Course<\/a> Kapalua Bay Course Makena South Course Wailea Emerald<\/a> Wailea Blue<\/a>
\nConsidered by many to be the best course in the Islands, the Kapalua Plantation Course has hosted the Mercedes Championship since 1999.\u00a0 This incredibly scenic golf course has also been played by the renown Tiger Woods.\u00a0 While you are here you can also enjoy the Plantation House Restaurant above the Kapalua Resort, which has great views and great food. The unique cuisine is a blend of Mediterranean and Hawaiian.
\nPar 73; 7,411 yards; 808-669-8044<\/p>\n
\nThe Dunes at Maui Lani golf course was designed by Robin Nelson who traveled to Scotland to research the courses there.\u00a0 Nelson integrated some of the features of a classic British course into the Dunes at Maui Lani. The golf course is located on Maui\u2019s isthmus, the narrow strip of land that connects the two main parts of the island.
\nPar 72; 873-0422<\/p>\n
\nMany prestigious tournaments have been held at Kaanapali Royal, including LPGA, PGA, and PGA Senior events.\u00a0 This course often gets strong tradewinds, but is well designed for those conditions.
\nPar 71; Yards: 6,693; 808-661-3691<\/p>\n
\nFeaturing 8 water hazards, 68 bunkers, and many well-placed trees, this course provides plenty of challenging holes. Designed by Arnold Palmer along with Francis Duane, the Kapalua Bay Course provides plenty of challenges.
\nPar 72; 6,600 yards; 808-669-8044<\/p>\n
\nKnown for its fast greens, the Makena courses also offer three practice greens, a practice bunker and a driving range as well as a pro shop.
\n879-3344
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\nPukalani Country Club<\/a>
\nThis Upcountry course has cooler weather because it sits at an elevation of about 1,200 feet on the side of Haleakala Volcano amidst a residential community.\u00a0 There are scenic views of both the south and north shores as well as the isthmus of land between west and east Maui.
\nPar 72; 6,962 yards; 572-1314<\/p>\n
\nDesigned by Robert Trent Jones II, the Wailea Emerald course has a laid-back style and a famous 18th hole.\u00a0 When you are done you can enjoy a meal in the Wailea clubhouse at the SeaWatch Restaurant.
\n875-7450<\/p>\n
\nWith many natural hazards and an array of beautiful viewscapes, the Wailea Blue course is also known for spectacular 18th hole.
\nPar 72; 6,765 yards; 875-7450<\/p>\n