62-100 Kauna'oa Drive,
Kamuela, Kona-Kohala Coast, Hawaii (Big Island) 96743
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Josh Silliman (Director of Golf)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland, open countryside and residential.
Designer:
Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay
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32 mi N of Kailua-Kona.
Hapuna
Hapuna Golf Course nestles in rugged desert terrain above the northwest shore of Hawaii's Big Island, directly alongside the highly-rated Mauna Kea golf course. With its seemingly endless ocean views and dramatic elevation changes beginning at sea level and rising to 700 feet, the well-rated Hapuna layout offers a wonderfully scenic test for your golf game.
This "links-style" design should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. The Pacific Ocean provides a picture perfect backdrop to most of the holes, which were laid out by the legendary Arnold Palmer and his trusted design companion Ed Seay.
Pick of the holes: teeing off at just under 700 feet of elevation, the signature par-4 12th hole provides one of the most spectacular panoramic views on Hawaii's Big Island, with the neighbouring island of Maui in the distance.
Stay&Play at Hapuna: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
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Hapuna Golf Course takes its name from the beach of that name, a small and wonderfully scenic beach that lies between large rocky headlands (Kaunaoa Point and Kanekanaka Point). Behind the beach lies Hapuna Beach State Park and the Three Frogs Cafe. Behind those, the lava fields that evetually lead up to the now dormant volcano of Mauna Kea (one of five volcanoes that created Hawaii island).
Hawaii's 19th best course (Golf Digest, 2023/24).
62-100 Kauna'oa Drive, Kohala Coast, HI 96743.
+1 (888) 977 4623 (toll free)
Visit websiteSituated on 32 oceanfront acres, Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel features 350 spacious guest rooms, including 36 oceanfront suites. Each of these luxury accommodations offer ocean-facing views, revealing the long expanse of Hapuna Beach from each private lanai (balcony).
Hapuna
Mauna Kea (2 mi).
Mauna Lanai; Waikoloa Beach; Waikoloa Village; Hualalai; Kukio Makai Beach (private); Nanea (private).
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii 96743.
+1 (808) 882 7222
Visit websiteLocated on the picturesque Kohala Coast, the 260-guest room Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is a luxury Big Island hotel and resort. Laurance S. Rockefeller founded the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in 1965.
Mauna Kea
Hapuna (2 mi).
Mauna Lanai; Waikoloa Beach; Waikoloa Village; Hualalai; Kukio Makai Beach (private); Nanea (private).
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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