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This private golf course 18 holes was drawn by Pete & Perry Dye from Dye Designs. It is situated on the hillsides of Mauna Kea, at 609 metres over the sea, offering that way a fresher climate. The golf course presents an ideal combination between a magnificent well maintained mountain environment and a memorable arrangement. Measuring from 4398 to 6431 metres, it proposes 5 different departures what allows golfers of any level to appreciate the game. The golf course contains 6 lakes of variable size where the water comes into play on 9 holes and a brook of approximately 800 metres long which comes into play on 5 holes. This last one, which we cross several times via wide wooden bridges, brings not only its challenge to the game but also the pleasant rustle of the running water. The club offers at disposal a complete range of services. The club is private but is accessible to the public.

Information:
Big Island Country Club
71-1420 Mamalahoa Highway
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Phone: (808) 325-5044 - Fax: (808) 325-5066

This golf course 18 holes open since 1972 was drawn by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Few Hawaiian golfers know this golf course, even among the inhabitants of Big Island. In fact the golf almost does not appear in most golf publications. It is due to the fact that it is based on the most put off part of the island, far from town centres and also because it often changed owner these last years. Situated more exactly near the south point of the island, between Waiohino and Ka Leo ( South Point), on the lowest hillsides of Mauna kea, the golf course belongs at present to a Japanese firm American Showa Corporation which has acquire it in 1985. Every hole of the course offers magnificent points of view on the ocean and on the Mauna Kea mountains. In some places appears emanations of volcanic fog from the Kilauea volcano which is near and entered in activity since 1983. The golf course is decorated with eucalyptus and with palm trees. The club offers at disposal a driving range, a putting green and proposes the rent of clubs.

Information:
Discovery Harbour Golf and Country Club
P.O. Box 130, Naalehu, Hawaii 96772
Phone: (808) 929-7353

This golf course 9 holes was created by Frank Anderson in 1926. He takes place on the cliffs's heights of the coast, offering by places magnificent points of view. Short but not less rich in challenges, it is easily feasible by foot. Its disposition, particular, is rather narrow, what implies to be careful during long drives or at the intersection of the fairways. The golf course is decorated with magnificent waterfalls and with numerous trees. The club, half-private, is opened to the public. The clubhouse possesses a lounge where we can eat but it does not propose reataurant service and neither possess a pro shop.

Information:
Hamakua Country Club
P.O. Box 751, Honokaa, Hawaii 96727
Phone: (808) 775 7244

This international golf course 18 holes is nested in the middle of the chaotic natural outlines of the island, from the bank till 700 feet over the sea. The course offers spectacular points of view on the Kohala coast and Pacific Ocean as well as on the chains of the mountains of Mauna Kea , Mauna Loa, and Kohala at the background. The course of hapuna is at a near distance by foot from the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel which offers besides a complete set of services a driving range, a fitness and spa center, wardrobes locking, a pro shop, an area of training with putting and chipping greens, and the Arnies restaurant of the clubhouse.

Information:
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
62-100 Kauna'oa Drive
Kohala Coast, Hawaii 96743
Phone.: (808) 880-1111
(Toll Free Reservations : (866) PRINCE-6)
Fax : (808) 944-4491

This public golf course 18 holes created in 1950 was drawn by Willard Wilkenson. It possesses high greens, fairways lined with trees, but no sand bunkers. Water traps come into play on approximately 12 holes. Offering magnificent points of view on the Hilo Bay and its green environment, it is a golf course which will seduce the golfers of an average level. The Hilo Open as well as local tournaments are welcomed every year. The club offers at disposal a restaurant, a snack bar, a shop, a driving range and a practice green.

Information:
Hilo Municipal Golf Course
340 Haihai St
Hilo, Hawaii, HI 96720
Phone: (808)959-7711 – Fax: (808)959-8698

This golf course 18 holes was drawn by Jack Nicklaus. As the whole resort, it delicately integrates into the landscape. Having a total length of 6492 metres, its disposition carefully elaborated begins in the heart of a green ' kipuka ' (oasis) to unwind then its fairways of a beautiful green glittering along a volcanic black cliff. Its last holes get closer to the sea, offering a magnificent sight on the ocean. Situated also in front of a panoramic sight, the club house offers a complete range of services.

Information:
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
100 Ka`upulehu Drive,
Ka`upulehu-Kona,
Hawaii, U.S.A. 96740
Phone : (808) 325-8000 - Fax : (808) 325-8200

Created in 1966 and situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Hualalai Mount, the club proposes two golf courses 18 holes. The first one, the Ocean Course, is a golf course of the seaside. It possesses wide and flat fairways as well as a majority of holes situated in front of the ocean. It is a difficult course because it is very close from the sea and undergoes the influence of the wind as well as the sea which we sometimes feel the fine mist.

The second course, the Alii Course is situated at 152 metres over the sea. Contrary to the first one, it possesses oblique fairways which go onto the sea, as well as most of the greens. Both courses are sometimes lined by volcanic zones and also possess water traps. The club offers at disposal its restaurant, its pro shop as well as a driving range, chipping and putting practice greens.

Information:
Kona Country Club
78-7000 Alii Dr
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, HI 96740
Phone: (808)322-2595 - Fax: (808)322-3361

This golf course 18 holes half-private was built on the hillside of a hill which looks onto the sea. At the same moment picturesque and rich in challenges, it is a course of the future as far as it has a big importance to protect the fauna and the flora of the island. Various variety show of bougainvilleas planted between the holes decorate the golf course and add to its beauty. Numerous sand and herb bunkers bring their challenge around the greens and on the fairways. Certain greens are moreover long and narrow, what asks to well choose the club and to maneuver with precision. The club offers incredible points of view on the surrounding forest, the Kona coast and the nearby islands.

Information:
Makalei Hawaii Country Club
72-3890 Hawaii Belt Rd
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, HI 96740
(808)325-6625, fax (808)325-6766

Drawn by Robert Trent Jones Sr, the Mauna Kea's golf course 18 holes presents impressive level changes. Greens, wide and rippling, are protected with 120 well situated bunkers. Points of view, whether they give on the sea or on the mountain of Mauna kea's summit covered with snow , are breathtaking. It is classified " number one golf course of the Hawaiian Islands " by the Golf Digest.
A disposition : Putting green, pro shop, location de clubs et de chaussures, programme d'entraînement PGA, Club house et restaurant.

For the guests of the Beach Hotel:
The green fee at Mauna Kea Golf Course is $131.

Information:
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive
Kohala Coast, Hawaii 96743
Phone.: (808) 882-7222
Toll Free Reservations: (866) PRINCE-6
Fax: (808) 944-4491

Mauna Lani Golf Courses

Mauna Lani became at the moment the golfer paradise, when he comes to play on one of the most beautiful golf courses which are, between the magnificent mountains which rise to the horizon and extent the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean.
South Course
The south course takes place on a ground of black volcanic cliff resulting of the prehistoric drainage of the Kaniku lace. It is considered for having welcomed the annual Senior Skin Game from 1990 till 2000. This course, rich in challenge, possesses one of the most photographed holes in the world, the n°15 which is over the water.

North Course
Built on an older volcanic ground than the first one, this course is characterized by a wave-like plan decorated with forests. Trees moreover come into play often. It is ideal for the welcoming of tournaments.

Green fees :
18 holes starting at $120.

Le complexe hôtelier :
Mauna Lani Resort

Information:
68-150 Ho'ohana St
Kohala Coast, Hawaii, HI 96743
United States (Hawaii County)
Phone: (808)885-6655 - Fax: (808)885-9612

More infos: [www.maunalani.com]

Reservation: reservations@maunalani.com

Naniloa Country Club

Known under the name of Banyan Country Club, Naniloa is a golf course 9 holes half-private situated in the center of Hilo. Created in 1970, the golf course was drawn and built by Alexander Kahapea. It was then bought by the Japanese company Nakano Company, Ltd. Pleasant to play, it contains numerous trees and two lakes as well as holes which it is necessary to approach thzm with caution. It offers magnificent points of view on the ocean as well as on the Mauna Kea volcano. The club offers at disposal its clubhouse and its driving range lit at night.

Green fees:
Golf course 9 holes strating at $30

Information:
Naniloa Country Club
120 Banyon Drive, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 935-3000

Sea Mountain Golf Course

Drawn by Arthur Jack Snyder, the golf course opened in 1974. It is situated in Punalu' u, along the southwest coast of the island, at the front of the Mauna Loa Mountains Starting at the level of the sea, in par-72 6106 metres in length rises on a difference in altitude of 180 metres, offering magnificent points of view from every hole. The most difficult hole is the 17th. Indeed, par-4 it makes 359 metres since the regular departure, possesses 4 lakes which line it on the left, numerous trees which follow the right-hand side and an immense tree in the middle of the fairway. The club offers a complete range of services.

Green fees:
Golf course 9 holes strating at $40

Information:
Sea Mountain Golf Course
P.O. Box 85, Pahala, HI 96777
Phone: (808) 928-6222
Fax:(808) 928-6111

Volcano Golf & Country Club

This golf course 18 holes is situated on the sides of Mauna Loa, at the southeast of the island, not far from the Volcanoes National Park. Amounting to a height of more than 1000 metres over the sea, it offers incomparable points of view as well as air of a very considerable quality during a round. Rather flat, it possesses by places a slightly hilly disposition which brings a misleading effect which it is necessary to distrust. A pond and three ditches come into play on 4 holes. Almost all the departures as well as most greens are raised. The club is private but open to the public on the condition to book for tee times in advance. At disposal: restaurant, snack bar, suit pro shop, rent of material, driving range.

Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: $60 - 9 holes: $35 .

Information:
Volcano Golf & Country Club
Golf Course Rd
Volcano Nat'l Pk, Hawaii, HI 96718
(808)967-7331, fax (808)985-8891

The 'Beach Course':
Built in 1981, it was drawn by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. It is especially known for the beauty and the challenge present on the hole n°12. In Par-5, the shot rises in the direction of the Pacific, with the lave lining on every side of the fairway. Because it is very present, the lave integrates into the game and so demands strategy and precision.

The ' Kings' Course':
Built in 1990, it was drawn by Weiskopf & Jay Morrish. Contrary to the Beach Course, it plays more in the inside. It possesses robust and strategic disposal which asks the golfer to think the game throughout the round.

Golf packages with the hotels Hilton Waikoloa Village and Waikoloa Beach Marriott.

Information:
Waikoloa Beach Resort
600 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa, HI 96738
Phone: (808)886-7888

Created by a professional of the PGA, Larry Harris, this golf course 18 holes semi-private does not look like the usual Hawaiian golf courses. Of a Scottish Links style and very opened, it takes place on the high meadows of Waimea and contains numerous trees (' Ironwood trees ') which can influence the game. On all holes, the most hilly ones are the 9 last ones. Fairways is defined by roughs of a standard size whereas greens are slightly tilted and fast. 28 bunkers add their challenge and the water comes into play on 5 holes. The climate is generally windy and fresh, sometimes can appear fog or rain. The golf course offers at the same moment points of view on the ocean and on the mountains. The club offers at disposal a shop, a training area, the rent of clubs and golf lessons.

Information:
Waimea Country Club
P.O. Box 2155, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
Phone: (808) 885-8053 - Fax: (808) 885-3517