E Komo Mai (welcome) to Maui, home of the PGA Tour’s Sentry Championship at world-famous Kapalua Plantation Course and over a dozen other stunning golf courses. Maui is a very popular golf destination for visitors around the world! Some golfers believe that Maui is the island with the best golf in Hawaii and with sweeping views of Lanai, Molokai, Molokini, and Ko’olaewae and plentiful whale sightings, it is hard to argue against them. Rent Maui Clubs, powered by Roger Dunn Golf Hawaii, has put The Maui Golf Guide together to offer an online index of all the golf courses (public and private) on Maui. Enjoy!
Makena Beach and Golf Club (Private)
A picturesque golf and beach community nestled on Maui’s southern shore, Makena boasts breathtaking ocean views, and stunning mountain landscapes.
Phone: (808) 568-0147
Instagram: @makenagbc
Course Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Signature: Epic views of Molokini and insane comfort stations
Wailea Golf Course – Gold, Emerald, Blue
Three award-winning courses, plenty of sunshine, and gorgeous vistas from every hole – there’s more golf to enjoy at Wailea Golf Club than at any other resort in Hawaii.
The Gold, Blue and Emerald courses have collectively earned over 170 honors for such qualities as course design, customer service, and friendliness to women. We offer an array of fun options, whether you're an individual, couple, family or group; a seasoned player or relative newcomer; or looking for traditional, short-course or unlimited golf experiences.
Phone: (808) 875-7450
Instagram: @waileagolf
Course Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr (Gold), Donald Knott (Emerald), Gary Lin (Blue)
Signature: Great whale watching during the winter months and leeward side of the island so not as windy
The King Kamehameha Golf Club (Private)
The King Kamehameha Golf Club is Maui's premier private golf club on Maui, Hawaii. The club's 74,000 sq.ft. clubhouse is designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and sits at 750 feet above sea level offering a magnificent view Mt. Haleakalā, as well as bi-coastal ocean views. The Club was named to honor the greatest king in the history of the Hawaiian Islands.
Phone: (808) 249-0033
Instagram: @kingkamehamehagolfclub
Course Architect: Ted Robinson Sr and Jr
Signature: Epic clubhouse and very playable golf course with some nice, elevated tee boxes
Dunes at Mauna Lani
Minimal earth-moving occurred when The Dunes was designed, which was a departure from the modern-day American course architecture that has ruled for much of the last century.
Phone: (808) 873-0422
Instagram: @dunesmauilani
Course Architect: Robin Nelson
Signature: Very popular golf course for locals. Lit driving range and excellent restaurant “Fuego.” Located near the Kahului Airport
Maui Nui Golf Course
Deemed Maui’s most fun and affordable golf course, Maui Nui is the quintessential public golf course. Maui Nui has all of the classic design attributes. They include: an inviting opening hole; reachable holes facing each cardinal point of the compass; and the prevailing trade winds test the golfer and reward smart play. Located just minutes from Kihei, Maui Nui offers exceptional views of the Pacific, Auau channel, Mt. Haleakala, Molokini, and the West Maui mountains.
Phone: (808) 874-0777
Instagram: @mauinuigolfclub
Course Architect: Bill Newis
Signature: This is as close to a muni as you can get. Affordable pricing and lots of golfers. Nice range with TopTracer technology and Gilligans is a fun post-round bar.
Kapalua Plantation Course
Deemed Maui’s most fun and affordable golf course, Maui Nui is the quintessential public golf course. Maui Nui has all of the classic design attributes. They include: an inviting opening hole; reachable holes facing each cardinal point of the compass; and the prevailing trade winds test the golfer and reward smart play. Located just minutes from Kihei, Maui Nui offers exceptional views of the Pacific, Auau channel, Mt. Haleakala, Molokini, and the West Maui mountains.
Phone: (808) 874-0777
Course Architect: Bill Newis
Signature: This is as close to a muni as you can get. Affordable pricing and lots of golfers. Nice range with TopTracer technology and Gilligans is a fun post-round bar.
Kapalua Bay Course
Deemed Maui’s most fun and affordable golf course, Maui Nui is the quintessential public golf course. Maui Nui has all of the classic design attributes. They include: an inviting opening hole; reachable holes facing each cardinal point of the compass; and the prevailing trade winds test the golfer and reward smart play. Located just minutes from Kihei, Maui Nui offers exceptional views of the Pacific, Auau channel, Mt. Haleakala, Molokini, and the West Maui mountains.
Phone: (808) 874-0777
Course Architect: Bill Newis
Signature: This is as close to a muni as you can get. Affordable pricing and lots of golfers. Nice range with TopTracer technology and Gilligans is a fun post-round bar.
Royal Ka’anapali Course
The Royal Ka’anapali Course is one of only two courses in all of Hawaii designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The architect took advantage of the rolling landscape to create gently sloping fairways and large contoured greens to ensure a challenging approach to each hole. Stretching 6,700 yards, this par 71 course will challenge your club selection and putting skills. You become a part of this beautiful history as you make your way around our playground. Breathtaking views from our sloping vistas reveal the islands of Lanai and Molokai in the distance. The tropical tradewinds will keep you cool during your round, and rainbows you will see remind you that our home is a special place. As you journey through the Royal Course, notice the historical plaques on each tee, sharing our history and stories of Kā’anapali. The course will take you Makai (Oceanside) and then bring you into the West Maui Mountain foothills (Mauka) with stunning panoramic views.
Phone: (808) 661-3691
Instagram: @kaanapaligolf
Course Architect: Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Signature: One the most popular golf courses in all of Hawaii. The golf course and experience is top notch. And of course, the Ka’anapali area is incredible: the beach, Whaler’s outdoor mall and Roy’s at the clubhouse. Put this one on the top of your list
Ka’anapali Kai Course
Ka’anapali Kai Course is the littler sibling course and was originally created as an executive course that was later redesigned by architect Arthur Jack Snyder in 1976. At 6,400 yards, the par 70 course is a more forgiving golf course with subtle, undulating greens that accommodate all levels of play. The land on which Ka’anapali Golf Courses was founded, originally housed a sugar cane plantation. Along many holes on the Ka’anapali Kai Course lie natural canals, gulches and lava rock boundaries. The course is landscaped with native flowers along the trails like the hibiscus, bougainvillea and plumeria, as well as the Norfolk Pines and coconut trees that border many fairways. These features are part of what makes the course most enjoyable. Ka'anapali Kai Course was redesigned by Hawaii’s most prolific golf course architect, Robin Nelson. This course focuses on strategy of your round, not necessarily distance or strength, which is why this course is enjoyed by both the beginner and avid golfer.
Phone: (808) 661-3691
Instagram: @kaanapaligolf
Course Architect: Arthur Jack Snyder and Robin Nelson
Signature: This is the more pedestrian golf course of the Kaanapali golf resort. It’s very flat and does have some water features. It can be less crowded than The Royal course if you are looking to zip around with less crowds.
Waiehu Golf Course
Waiehu Golf Course’s 18-holes overlook a stunning tourmaline blue sea, the famous Waihe’e Reef in sight, just offshore. Sharing the beachfront with Waiehu Beach Park, beautiful white sand beckons from below the sixth, seventh, and eighth holes on the makai side.
Phone: (808) 270-7400
Course Architect: Jack Snyder
Signature: Waiehu is Maui’s perennial municipal golf course located ten minutes from the airport.
Maui Country Club (Private)
Maui Country Club’s golf course is a Par 36, nine-hole layout with manicured greens and fairways bordering Spreckelsville homes and Baby Beach. Play a second time from a different tee for a challenging Par 72 round. The medium-length layout has three sets of tee boxes for a variety of golfing experiences. While not one of the most difficult courses on the island, it puts a premium on club selection and shot making due to the prevailing trade winds. While the wide open fairways may lead you to believe “it’s a piece of cake,” your score may surprise you!
Phone: (808) 877-0616
Instagram: @mymauicountryclub
Course Architect: Alex Bell, William McEwan
Signature: This nine hole executive course is for members only and is a fun option to kill some time with friends and family.
