This breathtakingly beautiful, par-72, 7,114-yard championship course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., and recently updated by son Rees Jones, 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. Book ahead; the course is very popular, especially for early weekend tee times. Facilities include a pro shop and clubhouse with restaurant, named No. 3 for the hole Jones, Sr., once called “the most beautiful in the world.”
Hawaii (The Big Island)
Travel Guide
Hawaii (The Big Island)› Attraction
Mauna Kea Golf Course
Hwy 19 (near mile marker 68)
Our Rating
Neighborhood
At the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Mauna Kea Resort
Phone
808/882-5400
Prices
Greens fees $255 ($230 for resort guests); twilight (after 1:30pm) $160
Web site
Mauna Kea Golf Course

Map
Hwy 19 Hawaii (The Big Island)Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.