Destination Guide
Maui Golf
Resort golf, ocean views, and walkable stay‑and‑play experiences. Maui offers some of the most iconic golf settings in all of Hawaiʻi — from oceanfront Kaʻanapali to luxury resort fairways in Wailea.
What Makes Maui Golf Special
Few places on earth combine resort walkability, championship history, and sheer scenic drama the way Maui does. Kaʻanapali, on the west side, is where Hawaiian resort golf began — the first resort course, Kaʻanapali Golf Courses, is home to two of the state’s top 25 public layouts. South Maui’s Wailea Golf Club brings three‑course variety and luxury resort golf above the ocean. Kapalua to the north offers one of the most dramatic ocean‑to‑mountain settings in the Pacific. And Pukalani Country Club, on the slopes of Haleakalā, offers a completely different vibe at elevation.
Maui is also one of Hawaiʻi’s most walkable golf islands. At Kaʻanapali you can finish a morning round and be on the beach within minutes, with world‑class restaurants, resorts, and whale watching all within easy reach.
Featured Course
The first resort golf course built in the state of Hawaiʻi. Two championship layouts — the Royal (Robert Trent Jones Sr., 1962) and the Kai (Arthur Jack Snyder, 1976) — with ocean views, championship history stretching back to the 1964 Canada Cup, and a walkable beachfront resort setting unlike anything else on the island. Both ranked among Hawaiʻi’s Top 25 public courses by GolfPass.
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Golf across the island
Two layouts set above Maui’s northwest coast with some of the most spectacular ocean‑to‑mountain scenery in the Pacific. The Plantation Course formerly hosted The Sentry, the PGA Tour’s traditional season‑opener, each January. The Bay Course offers a more accessible alternative with equally dramatic views of the Pacific and the neighboring islands of Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.
Three distinct 18‑hole layouts — the Gold, Blue, and Emerald courses — set in the heart of Maui’s premier luxury resort community. Lava outcroppings, tropical landscaping, and sweeping views of the Pacific and neighboring islands define the setting. A natural base for golfers staying at the Grand Wailea, Fairmont Kea Lani, or Four Seasons Maui.
A Robin Nelson design that brings a links‑style feel to Central Maui, with wide corridors, natural sandy waste areas, and a layout that rewards creative shot‑making. Conveniently located near Kahului Airport — a smart option for golfers arriving or departing Maui. One of the most affordable rounds on the island without sacrificing quality or character.
A completely different kind of Maui golf — cooler temperatures, misty mornings, and sweeping views from the slopes of Haleakalā. The course sits above the coastal resort areas and offers a local, community‑centered experience that feels genuinely apart from the resort belt. A favorite of Maui residents and a memorable contrast for visitors who want to see a different side of the island.
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