Maui Golf

With 20 golf courses (half of which got a 3.5-starSouth Maui is one of the most expensive. The
rating and better) and perfect weatherWailea Golf Club is a trio of 18-hole golf courses:
throughout the year, Maui is considered a premierthe Wailea Gold, Wailea Emerald, and Wailea Blue.
golf destination in the world. The golf courseWailea Gold showcases hardened lava walls and
layouts are terrific, some of which are part ofholds the highest scope rating of 131. The
resort communities, some of which have a viewWendy's Skins Championship Game, which is a
of the ocean. The plays are also challenging, and2-day gathering of four golf legends and other
would give a thrill even to seasoned golfers.golfers, is held at the Wailea Golf each year.
Annually, Maui is host to PGA Tour's MercedezMeanwhile, Wailea Emerald and Wailea Blue share
Benz Championship.the same clubhouses. Wailea Emerald offers a
Other than water sports, golf is one of the mostsweeping view of Haleakala, and features a very
popular activity in Hawaii. The Valley Isle offerschallenging 18th-hole downhill slope. Green fees at
championship golf courses, and 9-hole, 18-hole, andthe Wailea Golf Club range from $125 - $185 per
36-hole golf courses. Green fees vary, of course,person.
from one golf course to another. It would help,Further south are two oceanfront courses
though, if you register online since many Hawaiiandesigned by renowned architect Robert Trent
golf courses offer cheaper rates for interestedJones: the Makena North and Makena South.
players who make their reservations online.Rates here range from $160-$170 (non-resort
Though there are no strict dress codes andguests) and $120 (resort guests). Golf courses
wearing shorts to courses is acceptable, wearinghere have been designed with challenging deep
shorts is generally discouraged.slopes and fast greens. Fortunately, players don't
Of the golf courses in Maui, the Wailea Golf Club inhave to contend with strong winds in Makena.