Best known for its beaches, luaus, and gorgeous island culture, Hawaii is also home to some of the best and most beautiful golf courses in the world. Choosing a top three from the 70+ public and private courses is no easy task. Still, if we have to narrow it down to three, not-to-be missed courses, there are a few that shine just a little brighter.
Nanea Golf Club
Big Island, Hawaii
Widely considered to be the best in Hawaii, Nanea Golf Club in Kailua-Kona is a dream of a course — for those who are invited to play it. Ranked one of the top 100 courses in the world, and Golf Digest’s Best in State, this exclusive (and very private) club is only open to select players, by invitation only.
kapalua plantation course
Maui, Hawaii
Golfweek has named the Plantation Course one of the Best Courses in Hawaii for fifteen consecutive years. It’s one of Golf Digest’s 100 Greatest Public Courses and home to the The Sentry, the PGA TOUR’s premiere tournament that kicks off the season each January.
Ocean Course at Hōkūala
Kaua’i, Hawaii
The award-winning Ocean Course at Hōkūala offers the quintessential Hawaiian golf experience, complete with mango and guava groves, dramatic seaside cliffs, and unbelievable views. Considered to be one of the world’s most spectacular courses, it also features a half-mile stretch of oceanfront golf — the longest in Hawaii.
Mauna Lani South Course
Big Island, Hawaii
One of Golf Digest’s Best in State, Mauna Lani’s South Course was the host venue for the annual PGA Senior Skins Game for 10 years. Today, it’s best known for its challenging yet accessible play and the signature 15th hole — one of the most breathtaking (and most photographed) over-the-water golf course holes in the world.
Whether you’re dreaming of a golf-focused getaway that keeps you on the greens and fairways every day or just want to play a few rounds during your vacation, our Residence Managers and Local Hosts are always happy to arrange tee times, carts, rental clubs, lessons, or anything else you might need during your trip.
