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Looking forward to spending your vacation on one of Big Island golf courses?
I don’t blame you! Breathtaking scenery, blue skies, unique signature golf courses framed by swaying palm trees and championship design - this is golfing heaven.
And what an offering you have! Big Island golf courses are the most challenging greens carved out of black lava with spectacular views of the coast, stunning seaside water hazards and links that make you think you’re in Scotland! With such attractions, it’s time to start practicing your swing on your next Hawaii golf vacation!
Big Island Golf Courses: Mauna Lani
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The Mauna Lani Resort features a Frances I’I Brown championship course and is considered one of the most eco-friendly golf resorts.
Its golf operations are solar-powered, the greens are drought-resistant grass which require less water, less fertilizer and herbicides.
The resort’s North and South courses are a wonderful testament to what environmentally sensitive golf architecture can achieve. There is thoughtful preservation of the numerous archeological sites such as trails, fishponds and petroglyphs through the courses.
The Mauna Lani is one of Big Island golf courses that has a rich history, dating back to 1981, and dramatic green holes among black lava. You will enjoy breezy island layouts and spectacular surrounding views on its North and South courses.
With such a spectacular visual treat, it would not matter how well you tee off!
The guest rooms and suites are decorated in warm earth tones, which complement the colors of the outdoor gardens you can see from your private lanai. Or, if you stay in one of their five 2,700 sq ft. bungalows, you will see the tropical fish-filled saltwater ponds.
Each bungalow features 2 master bedroom suites with private baths, a guest bathroom, a large dining and living room and a very discreet staff waiting on hand to cater to your every whim.
Big Island Golf Courses: Waikoloa Beach Course
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Are you one of the growing numbers of women golfers?
You will be pleased to know that the Hilton Waikoloa organizes one of the few women-only events called the Waikoloa Women’s Golf Challenge.
After a recent renovation, the Beach Course at Waikoloa, a Robert Trent Jr. design, features immaculate greens, strategically placed, shimmering water features and numerous white sand bunkers.
It includes a challenging golf hole on a rocky point, which offers stunning ocean views.
You can even spot humpback whales!
Its sibling course, the 7000-yard Kings Course now offers you the best of two worlds.
It has a great links-style layout, which is reminiscent of the rugged Scottish coast, but is set on an island paradise framed by palm trees with distant views of Mauna Kea.
Expand your expectations and satisfy your senses with a once-in-a-lifetime experience of one of the greatest Hawaii golf resorts.
Surf, splash, stroll on the fine sand, or set off on a shopping safari for everything under the sun. Savor and sip delicious food and drink. Relax in luxurious surroundings at 4-star hotels and tropical condos.
Or, release your inner champion on these 2 incredible Big Island golf courses. Celebrate special occasions year-round with ethnic customs and cultures, listen to the heartbeat of hula, the stories of kumu, and craft lasting memories.
Other Big Island Golf Courses: Hapuna & Mauna Kea
Enjoy an 18-hole championship course designed by Arnold Palmer at the Hapuna Golf Course, which rests in the rolling foothills above Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and provides a memorable links-style golf experience and great coastline views.
The Mauna Kea Golf Course is another favorite. Located out on the Kohala Coast, it is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen in 2009 along with an updated resort.
A Few Tips...
...to bear in mind when playing on any of these popular Big Island Hawaii golf courses. There is almost always wind and it sometimes plays havoc with your game. Bring extra balls. The rough is thick, water hazards are everywhere and the ocean is not far away either.
Lastly, enjoy and do not forget the camera to capture memories that will last for a lifetime!
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