Lanai and Molokai golf courses with dramatic island landscapes

Lānaʻi & Molokaʻi Golf

The Exclusive and the Authentic

Written by a Local Golf Expert

Two Islands, Two Philosophies of Golf

Beyond the bustle of the four main islands lie two jewels that offer the most profound contrast in Hawaiian golf. On Lānaʻi, you will find an exclusive, world-ranked masterpiece that defines modern luxury. On Molokaʻi, you will find the unadorned soul of the game—pure, unpretentious, and utterly unforgettable.

The juxtaposition of these two islands reveals the beautiful duality of "luxury" in Hawaiian golf. One definition is found at Manele: flawless conditioning, exclusive access, and every possible amenity. The other is found at Ironwood Hills: the luxury of simplicity, of solitude, of hearing nothing but the wind in the ironwood trees.

These neighbor islands offer golf's ultimate contrasts: world-class luxury on Lānaʻi and authentic simplicity on Molokaʻi. Both provide profound connections to the Hawaiian spirit in completely different ways.

Dramatic neighbor island golf course showcasing luxury and natural beauty

Two Unforgettable Golf Experiences

Lānaʻi's Crown Jewel: The Manele Golf Course

Exclusive Resort $$$$ Lānaʻi

The Experience: This is golf as a luxury art form. The Jack Nicklaus Signature Manele Golf Course is consistently ranked among the best resort courses in the world, and play is limited exclusively to guests of the Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi.

Dramatic Setting: The course is built on dramatic lava outcroppings high above the crashing surf of Hulopoʻe Bay. Its defining feature is a trio of holes perched on 200-foot seaside cliffs, where the vast Pacific Ocean serves as the world's most beautiful and intimidating water hazard.

Unparalleled Views: Every single hole on the course offers a majestic ocean view, creating a visual feast that matches the challenging golf experience.

World-Class Exclusivity

• Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi guests only
• Consistently world-ranked resort course
• 200-foot seaside cliffs setting
• Jack Nicklaus Signature design
• Ocean views from every hole

Premium Pricing & Packages

• Standard round: $550
• "Manele Take Two" packages available
• Tesla rental and resort perks included
• Multi-day experiences from $1,290
• Ultimate luxury golf destination

Molokaʻi's Soulful Round: Ironwood Hills Golf Course

Public $ Molokaʻi

The Experience: If Manele is a symphony, Ironwood Hills is a single, perfectly played acoustic chord. It is the antithesis of the modern resort course and a direct connection to the heart of golf in Hawaiʻi.

Pure Simplicity: This charming 9-hole, upcountry course is Molokaʻi's only golf facility. There is no clubhouse, no golf pro, and no tee times—you just show up and play. The vibe is completely relaxed.

Historic Roots: The course, a descendant of an original plantation course from 1938, sits on sloping land high in central Molokaʻi, offering expansive views of the island's towering sea cliffs and, on a clear day, the island of Oʻahu across the channel.