Golfing in Hawaii is golfing in paradise with its big sandy beaches, beautiful lava-formed rocks, and exotic vegetation. The weather is nearly perfect year round. Some of the golf courses were designed by the best in the business. Add to that, world-class hotels, restaurants, and a plethora of other outdoor activities and you have the perfect vacation. There are a lot of ways to approach a golf vacation in Hawaii. You could get a hotel room and book your own rounds of golf, or you can get an all-inclusive package at one of the resorts and have everything included. Some resorts have multiple courses, and agreements with other resorts to let you play more than one place. The three best packages are Mauna Kea Resort, Turtle Bay Resort, and Kapalua.
Kapalua is on Maui and one of the most famous resorts for golf . There are four championship style courses, and packages can include unlimited golf at all of them during your stay. The Bay Course, full of ocean views, opened in 1975. The Plantation Course has been ranked the No. 1 course in Hawaii by golfing magazines. Their courses have lush greens surrounded by lava cliffs and the ocean on the other side.
It offers unlimited golf for all of its courses for around $700 per night per person with a seven-night stay. This includes luxury accommodations and airfare from the mainland. There are also weekend packages, Friday to Sunday, at $500 per person per night. Golf can be booked up to 45 days in advance. This resort is focused on golf. The rates include classes at the golf academy, practice times, as well as clubs and balls.
It has two 18-hole courses and has hosted several LPGA events over the years. The package includes airfare and accommodations. There is a pro shop as well as practice areas. You may also take classes at their golf academy. You may get half-price rates on the golf courses if you add golf to the vacation package. Packages range from $400 to $450 per day per person. This is including airfare and unlimited golf at either of two courses. You may also rent clubs. The package includes $250 credit at the golf apparel shop if you stay five nights or more. There are also beach cottages that start at $700 per day for two people, including golf.
The resort is on Oahu's north shore, which is known for its rugged appearance. The course makes use of these beautiful natural features. Arnold Palmer and George Fazio were involved in the design of both courses. They are challenging even among the gorgeous scenery. There is also a golf shop with a golf pro on hand to help with your game.
This is on the Big Island and is one of the most famous courses on the island. There are two options for packages. You may get unlimited golf, or you can get golf on this course and the Hapuna course for the price of just one. You may get unlimited golf at either course. If you stay six nights, your seventh night is free. Packages range from $1,100 to $1,500 for five nights, and that includes golf and airfare from the west coast.
This was the first course on the island, built in 1964 by Robert Trent Jones Sr. It was formed on top of a lava bed, and has lush fairways, cliffs along the ocean, and of course the ocean itself. It is a par-3 course and not as long as some, but it is renowned for its gorgeous scenery. Some people ride around the course just for the ocean views.
At least one round of golf per day and some offer unlimited play. A golf cart is usually included, and clubs or you may use your own. The hotels are included and usually in the five-star range. Meals are also usually included. There may be a sauna, massages and many other activities to enjoy. In Hawaii, many are on the beach. Most packages from the United States include airfare in the package.
Each of these three resorts offers special packages for people who are not golfers in your group. Massages or a visit to the sauna is included at no extra cost. There is also horseback riding, tennis, and a swimming pool. The ocean is also just a short walk away from your room door.