Golf in Maui

Golfers have many outstanding greens to choose from on Maui, from world championship courses to municipal parks with oceanfront views. Greens fees are pricey, but twilight tee times can be a giant deal. Be forewarned; the tradewinds pick up in the afternoon and can seriously alter your game. Stand-by Golf (www.hawaiistandbygolf.com; 888/645-2665) rents clubs and offers savings off greens fees at Kaanapali, Wailea Golf Club’s Gold and Emerald courses, and Pukalani golf courses. Golf Club Rentals (www.mauiclubrentals.com; 808/665-0800) has custom-built clubs for men, women, and juniors (both right- and left-handed) that can be delivered island-wide; the rates are $25 a day for steel clubs, and a full graphite set is $30 a day.

Although not part of posh resorts, courses in this Central Maui feature equally beautiful scenery—and often much better rates, making them worth the 30- to 40- minute drive from Kihei or Lahaina, and just a few minutes longer from Kaanapali or Wailea.

You'll find our in-depth reviews of the island's top courses here.

Note: Avid golfers staying in West Maui will want to consider a hop to Lanai to experience The Challenge at Manele Bay ★★★, a Jack Nicklaus– designed oceanfront course with gorgeous views and challenging holes, including one with a 200-yard tee shot across the ocean. For more details on the course, click here.