Maui Golf Courses
The Valley Isle's Luxurious Links and Epic Views
Written by a Local Golf Expert
Leilani AkoMaui Nō Ka ʻOi - Maui is the Best
Maui Nō Ka ʻOi—Maui is the best. It's a phrase you'll hear often, and when you're standing on the 18th tee of the Plantation Course, watching the sun dip below the horizon and paint the sky over Molokaʻi, you'll understand why.
Golf on Maui is an exercise in grandeur, with 14 courses that tumble down volcano slopes and hug the world's most famous coastlines. From championship venues to resort luxury, Maui offers the ultimate in Hawaiian golf experiences.
Maui's golf courses are masterpieces of design set against the most spectacular backdrops in golf. Every round is a journey through volcanic landscapes, tropical gardens, and endless ocean views.
Premier Maui Golf Courses
Kapalua - The Plantation Course
The Vibe: The undisputed pinnacle of championship golf in Hawaiʻi. This is a bucket-list experience, designed on a grand scale with dramatic, unforgettable views.
Designer: A legendary design by the minimalist masters, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, who created a course that works with the natural landscape.
Landscape: The course is ingeniously routed over former pineapple plantation fields on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains. This setting creates massive elevation changes and provides stunning, panoramic ocean views from literally every hole. Its wide, rolling fairways and generous greens make it playable for average golfers, despite its championship length of over 7,500 yards.
Signature Hole:
The par-5 18th hole is one of the most famous finishing holes in golf. The dramatic downhill tee shot, aided by the steep slope of the fairway, gives golfers of all skill levels the thrilling experience of hitting one of the longest drives of their lives as they aim towards the Pacific.
Tournament Pedigree
- • Host of PGA TOUR's The Sentry
- • World-class facilities
- • Forecaddie program available
- • Championship tournament setup
Premium Experience
- • Standard rate: $469 + tax
- • Resort guest discounts
- • Once-in-a-lifetime round
- • Kapalua Resort amenities
Wailea Golf Club (The Trio)
The Vibe: A trifecta of perfectly manicured, high-end resort courses on Maui's perpetually sunny south shore. Wailea offers a course for every mood and skill level, all sharing a commitment to quality and service.
Designers: The Gold and Emerald courses are masterful designs by Robert Trent Jones II, while the Blue Course is a beloved classic original to the resort.
The Three Courses:
Gold Course
The most formidable of the three, the Gold is a true "thinking player's course". It demands strategy and precision to navigate its rugged design, which incorporates over 90 bunkers and ancient lava rock walls (mana walls) into the layout. It formerly hosted the Champions Skins Game.
Emerald Course
Often cited as one of the most women-friendly and couple-friendly courses in the country, the Emerald is pure visual therapy. Its lushly landscaped, wider fairways and panoramic ocean vistas make it as beautiful as it is playable.
Blue Course - "The Grand Lady"
Known as the "Grand Lady" of Wailea, the Blue is the original resort course. It's a classic, forgiving layout that meanders through the heart of Wailea, offering gorgeous views of the ocean and Mount Haleakalā. Its wide fairways make it popular with players of all abilities.
Family-Friendly Excellence
- • "Kids Play Free After 3 pm" program
- • Two full-service pro shops
- • Acclaimed Wailea Golf Academy
- • "Wailea Package" - 3 days unlimited golf
- • Multiple dining options
More Maui Golf Experiences
Kaʻanapali - Royal Course
West Maui • Resort • $$$
Robert Trent Jones Sr. classic with beachside holes and ocean views.
The Dunes at Maui Lani
Central • Public • $$
Hawaii's only true links-style course with authentic Scottish feel.
Maui Nui Golf Club
South Maui • Public • $$
Popular with locals, offers great value and authentic Hawaiian experience.
Pukalani Country Club
Upcountry • Public • $
Cooler elevation with panoramic views of the island and ocean.
Maui Golf at a Glance
Kapalua - Plantation
West Maui • Resort • $$$$ • PGA TOUR venue
Wailea - Gold Course
South Maui • Resort • $$$$ • Strategic challenge
Wailea - Emerald Course
South Maui • Resort • $$$$ • Couple-friendly
Wailea - Blue Course
South Maui • Resort • $$$ • Classic resort layout
Kaʻanapali - Royal Course
West Maui • Resort • $$$ • Beachside holes
The Dunes at Maui Lani
Central • Public • $$ • Links-style
Maui Nui Golf Club
South Maui • Public • $$ • Local favorite
Pukalani Country Club
Upcountry • Public • $ • Mountain views
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ℹ️ Maui Golf Facts
- Total Courses: 14 courses
- Famous For: Resort luxury
- PGA TOUR: The Sentry at Kapalua
- Best Views: Ocean from every hole
- Signature: Plantation Course 18th
⏰ Best Times to Play
- Early morning - Calm trade winds
- South shore - Consistently sunny
- West Maui - Dramatic sunset rounds
- Winter - Whale watching season
🌺 Maui Golf Experience
- Luxury resort amenities
- World-class course conditions
- Panoramic ocean views
- Volcanic landscape integration
- Championship tournament venues