Hawaii
Golf in Hawaii is a study in variance. At the same time, the
island game is littered with awe-inspiring topography—replete
with the expected natural beauty—and not-so-subtle dangers
from tee to green. Perhaps that’s what makes playing golf
on Hawaiian courses so intriguing: You don’t mind the
occasional double bogey when you’re in paradise.
Indeed, island golf is both beauty and beast—there’s
no other way to sugarcoat it. But after spending just a few
hours on the islands, you wouldn’t want it any other way.
Hawaii’s geographic wonders are incumbent on all sides,
instilling the notion that you’re securely entrenched
in a land with an undeviated link to earth’s prehistoric
past. On several courses, at any moment, you half expect a Tyrannosaurus
rex to lumber around the next corner and point its hungry head
in your direction. Of course, that won’t happen, but you’ll
surely get a little weak in the knees facing the awe-inspiring
beauty of courses like the Kiele course at Kaua’i Lagoons,
Poipu Bay Golf Course or all three course at Kapalua. Whatever
the cost (even if it’s a dozen new Pro V1s), summon the
courage, do the deed and walk away with a great story to tell
all your friends; not that you slayed a T. rex, but that you
met the challenge of some of the most scenic golf courses in
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A recent poll of professional golfers showed that Hawaii
is their favorite place to visit. And it’s no wonder,
with eight of the top 25 resort courses in the country situated
amongst the Hawaiian Islands. It’s amazing how the world’s
best golf course designers – Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent
Jones, Arnold Palmer – were able to visualize and create
courses up, down, and around cliffs, beaches, rolling hills
and lava fields.
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Of course, any trip to Hawaii wouldn’t be
complete without enjoying the encompassing beaches and ocean
side resorts. In fact, when it comes to golf, it’s a safe
bet that most golf courses are either affiliated with or located
in close proximity to a variety of hotels and resorts. For more,
visit our Stay and Play section,
where you’ll find the best of both worlds.
Aloha! |
