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Free Course of the Month - Poipu Bay Golf Course - January 2010

Poipu Bay Golf Course, Kauai, Hawaii

Poipu Bay Golf Course, Kauai, Hawaii

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Located on the glorious sunny side of Kauai, an island with frequent rains, Poipu Bay is a picturesque and challenging Robert Trent Jones, Jr design. The tradewinds keep players honest here, though the final four holes play straight downwind and are a wonderful way to finish the round.

Phil Mickelson once shot a 59 here to win the Grand Slam of Golf, a tournament in which only the winners of each major are invited to play (unless Tiger won more than one that year, or simply is too, uh, busy to bother playing).

If you’re headed to Kauai, don’t miss this course. It’s one of Hawaii’s best.

-Bryan Fryklund

Free Course of the Month - Kapalua Plantation - December 2009

Kapalua Plantation Course, Maui, Hawaii golf

Kapalua Plantation Course, Maui, Hawaii golf

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Last month, I said that Wailea just might have the best golf on Maui. Well, while that may be true, Kapalua gives them a run for their nassau. Wailea has an extra course and, usually, better weather, but Kapalua has the Plantation Course. This bruiser is simply bad-a$$. It’s long, it has giant greens, relentless winds, wonderful views…truly it is the apex of golf in Hawaii.

It may not be for the faint of heart, but it’s perfect for the Golf Fanatic!

-Bryan Fryklund

Free Course of the Month - Wailea Emerald Course - November 2009

 

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Wailea Emerald Course, Maui, Hawaii

Wailea Emerald Course, Maui, Hawaii

Maui just might be the center of Hawaii’s golfing world, and Wailea is where lots of us go to find the best in Maui golf. Wailea’s Emerald Course isn’t its most difficult (that would be the Gold) or its most historic (the Old Blue), but’s it’s definitely the most scenic. Fantastic landscaping, sweeping vistas, and perfect weather are the hallmarks of golf at the Emerald. And the Robert Trent Jones, Jr. design is a blast to play, too. This is one you don’t want to miss.

-Bryan Fryklund



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