Luana Hills County Club, Oahu, Hawaii
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Luana Hills is Oahu’s “other” diabolical rainforest course, but it gives neighboring Ko’olau a run for its money. This Pete and Perry Dye design is funky and somewhat oddly paced, which can be attributed to its beginnings, when it was two different courses. But the misty green jungle and twisting, tortuous holes make up for any irregularities. This course is largely off of the tourist map, so it can be a great place to escape the crowds, too. Bring balls, a jacket, and your Aloha Spirit, and you’ll discover an out-of-the-way gem.
-Bryan Fryklund
October 5th, 2009 | Tags: Hawaii golf, Luana Hills Country Club, Oahu golf, Pete Dye Hawaii, rainforest golf course | Category: Golf Course Reviews | Leave a comment
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Challenge at Manele, Golf on Lanai, Hawaii
One of the not-so-well-kept secrets of Hawaiian golf is the pair of high-end resort courses on Lanai: The Challenge at Manele and the Experience at Koele. The former Dole pineapple island is now a golf mecca thanks to this delicious duo. The Experience is the “WOW” course on the island, playing along high sea cliffs above the sparkling Pacific.
A lot of folks make Lanai a destination, staying at one or both of the Four Seasons resorts on the island, but Lanai can also be visited by those vacationing on Maui. A ferry leaves twice daily from Lahaina and crosses the channel to Lanai, where golf heaven awaits.
-Bryan Fryklund
September 10th, 2009 | Tags: Four Seasons Lanai, Lanai golf, The Challenge at Manele, The Experience at Koele | Category: Golf Course Reviews | Leave a comment
Waimea Country Club - Big Island, Hawaii
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Waimea Country Club was my neighborhood muny when I lived in the Big Island town of Waimea. The town is cool, laid-back, and located in the “saddle” between the dry and wet sides of the island. Even though I lived on the dry side of town, that didn’t stop my clothes from mildewing away.
The golf course is not on the dry side of town. On some days it downright dumps rain. That makes for some lush conditions, light play, and economical greens fees. It’s also an unusual Hawaii golf course. Download the PDF, give it a read, and visit Waimea Country Club on the Big Island of Hawaii.
-Bryan Fryklund
August 5th, 2009 | Tags: Big Island golf, Hawaii golf, Hawaii golf bargains, Waimea Country Club | Category: Golf Course Reviews | Leave a comment
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