Mauna Kea Golf Course

Frommer's Review

This breathtakingly beautiful par-72, 7,114-yard championship course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., is consistently rated one of the top golf courses in the United States. The signature 3rd hole is 175 yards long; the Pacific Ocean and shoreline cliffs stand between the tee and the green, giving every golfer, from beginner to pro, a real challenge. Another par-3 that confounds duffers is the 11th hole, which drops 100 feet from tee to green and plays down to the ocean, into the steady trade winds. When the trades are blowing, 181 yards might as well be 1,000 yards. The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, which fronts the golf course, is temporarily closed for repairs due to the 2006 earthquake, but facilities currently open include putting greens, a driving range, lockers and showers, a pro shop, and a restaurant. Book ahead; the course is very popular, especially for early weekend tee times.

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