Top 10 Golf Courses on Maui

It has hosted some of the biggest names in golf including Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Justin Leonard, Ernie Els and many more. The course’s 18 holes set at a par-73 across a significantly lengthy course offers quite the challenge to the pros. However, its wide fairways and generous greens make it an enjoyable play to the average golfer as well. For golf enthusiasts around the world, it would be unimaginable to come to Maui and miss out on playing the legendary Plantation Course at Kapalua Bay.

• Ranked #1 golf course in all of Hawaii
• Offers most dramatic ocean vies and stunning scenery at every hole.
• The Plantation Course hosts the PGA TOUR Hyundai Tournament of Champions every January.
• These famous golfers have played here: Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Justin Leonard, Ernie Els.
• Offers challenge to pro-golfers.

The course was originally designed by Ted Robinson Senior in 1991 and has since been renovated by Ted Robinson Junior in 2005. The impressive design of the King Kamehameha course will challenge players without putting them over the edge. Enjoy playing the 18 holes amongst a wonderful ambiance with attentive personnel and discover what draws players into a private membership with this unique club. Take advantage of the limited opportunity “Member for a Day” package and enjoy the fabulously designed Frank Lloyd Wright Club House and a memorable day on the greens.

• The course rests on the slopes of West Maui Mountains, 750 feet above sea level.
• Stunning mountain and coastal views.
• Limited opportunity for “Member for a Day” package.

While the play is picturesque in its landscape of beautiful greenery, exquisite ocean views and stunning lava rock, it does pose quite a few challenges to well-experienced golfers; includes lakes to clear, skinny driving alleys and fairways, and holes situated between lava rock formations. With excellent amenities, and a course that’s sure to challenge you with obstacles while delighting you with exquisite scenery, you won’t want to pass up a chance to play on the famed Gold Course at Wailea Golf Club.

• The most difficult course at the Wailea Golf Club.
• Offers unique Hawaiian golf experience
• This course formerly the host of the Wendy’s Champions Skins Game

While the terrain is similar to that of its neighbor course, the Royal Ka’anapali, it has gentle slopes that run both upwards and downwards on the fairways. The Ka’anapali Kai course offers an easier playing field for golfers of all levels. Set along the western coast of the island, this course presents outstanding views of the Pacific Ocean with the neighboring islands of Molokai and Lanai in the background.

• Easy-going, fun and scenic course.
• Offers easy gentle slopes for golfers of all levels.
• Terrain is similar to the neighbor course, Royal Ka’
• Outstanding view of the Pacific Ocean with islands of Molokai and Lanai in the background

When you have a course like the Emerald with spectacular designs for pure golfing entertainment, then you mix in ideal weather conditions and beautiful views of the Pacific, you have all the makings for a delightful day of Maui golf.

• One of the most women-friendly courses in North America by Golf for Women.
• Beautiful view of the ocean.

Although the course proves to be user-friendly for the average golfer, it does provide an exciting amount of challenge with a stunning par 3 signature hole that requires a precise shot over Oneloa Bay and the crashing Pacific. If you’re looking for a uniquely challenging course with breathtaking views all-around, you don’t want to pass up the chance to play on the Bay Course at Kapalua.

• Located in Kapalua and offers a stunning ocean view with the Island of Molokai off in the distance.
• Has hosted over 20 major professional tournaments over the years.
• Course is user-friendly for the average golfer.
• One challenging par 3 signature hole that requires a precise shot over Oneloa Bay and the crashing Pacific.

The course has received several notable recognitions including the “Best Kept Secret Golf Courses in America” by Golf Digest. Offering beautiful mountain views and the noteworthy Cafe O’Lei restaurant on property, visitors won’t want to pass up this one-of-a-kind golf course on Maui.

• Located near the Kahului airport.
• As the name of the course suggests, the course has dunes at every corner.
• The course has received the “Best Kept Secret Golf Courses in America” by Golf Digest.
• Beautiful mountain view and noteworthy Cafe O’Lei restaurant on property.

When you factor in the elevation changes, hilly par 3s, high winds and long par 5s, this course can pose quite the challenge to golfers of every skill level. Another wonderful aspect of this course is its seclusion. Free from resorts, residential spaces and highways, the Kahili Golf Course offers a unique setting of peace and serenity that allows golfers to focus on their game. Add in the spectacular mountain and ocean views, along with beautiful practice facilities, and you have all the makings for a golf course that is considered to be the best value in Maui.

• Kahili Golf Course was found in 1991, resting on the hillside of West Maui Mountains.
• This course can be hilly with high winds that challenges golfers of every skill level.
• An advent is that this course is away from resorts, residential spaces and highways and offers a peaceful environment.
• Beautiful mountain and ocean view.

As it sits at the foothills of Mt. Haleakala, a 10,000 ft. dormant volcano situated at the center of the island, the course has the benefit of being shielded from pesky high winds. Blue Course offers beautiful ocean views along every swing, and its picturesque landscape boasts lovely lakes, classic coral sand bunkers, and the remarkable sights of Mt. Haleakala, the West Maui Mountains and Ma’alaea Bay. With three boxes at every tee for players of all skill levels as well as forgiving fairways along the length of the course, the Blue Course at Wailea Golf Club is sure to be an enjoyable time for even the novice golfer.

• Built back in 1972, similar size to Royal Ka’anapali at 6,765 yards of 18 holes
• Located next to Mt. Haleakala, a 10,000 ft dormant volcano that shields wind
• Beautiful ocean views and picturesque landscape.

True to his nature, Jones created a course that has both wide fairways and rolling greens that accent the views of the Pacific and the West Maui Mountains. This par 71 course has played host to a number of championship events including the Champions TOUR Ka’anapali Classic and LPGA Kemper Cup — and although it provides a worthy test of championship-style golf, it isn’t so hard that it will ruin anyone’s vacation. With a prime location just outside the historic port town of Lahaina, guests will find easy access to restaurants and shopping after enjoying a round on the greens. And if you plan on staying at the Ka’anapali Resort, look forward to receiving an additional discount on your Green Fees!

• This 18-hole course with 6,700 yards opened in 1962.
• Fantastic view of the Pacific and the West Maui Mountains.
• Previously hosted Champions TOUR Ka’anapali Classic and LPGA Kemper Cup.