Mauna Kea Golf Course
Currently ranked #27 on Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses You Can Play, the legendary Mauna Kea Golf Course overlooks one of the world’s most beautiful beaches on the west shore of Hawaii’s Big Island. Now celebrating 50 years, the course opened in 1964 as the unique creation of the great golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones Sr. It gained world-wide fame as the site of a mem
orable televised match among golf’s “Big 3:” Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player. Jones’ son, Rees Jones, brought his father’s original layout into the 21st century with a careful and creative renovation. The enduring ocean-front layout was preserved while the challenge and playability were enhanced, insuring that Mauna Kea would rank among the world’s greatest golf courses for decades to come. With a top slope rating of 144, Mauna Kea from the championship tees is one of the finest tests of golf in the world. But five sets of tees assure that all guests of the beautiful Mauna Golf and Beach Resort can enjoy an unforgettable golf experience with just the right challenge to suit their game. With its breathtaking ocean and volcano mountain views, tropical breezes and world-class service, it is easy to understand why Mauna Kea’s legacy of tradition and aloha is revered by all. Hapuna Golf Course
With its seemingly endless views and dramatic elevation changes beginning at sea level and rising to 700 ft, Hapuna Golf Course nestles into the rugged desert terrain above the west shore of Hawaii’s Big Island. This Arnold Palmer / Ed Seay course is a championship “links-style” design that was built in 1992 and stretches to just under 6900 yards. The Pacific Ocean serves as the picture perfect backdrop and can be gazed upon from all 18 holes. Teeing off at just under 700ft of elevation, the signature par-4 12th provides one of the most spectacular panoramic views on the Big Island - including Maui in the distance. Hapuna Golf Course has gained a reputation as a hidden gem, and for that reason is always a local favorite.
