Thursday, February 15, 2007

Championship Golf Courses In Hawaii

Championship Golf Course In HawaiiBeautiful Golf Course In Hawaii

Hawaii Championship Golf Course



Hawaii is an exotica volcanic pacific islands; there were a lot of beautiful golf courses in this island. Now, here are a few wonderful golf courses that you can plan for your holiday in Hawaii.


Challenging Golf Course In Hawaii



Nanea Golf Course
The Nanea Golf Course was designed by David McLay Kidd, and open in spring 2003. The 18-hole championship course at the Nanea Golf Club facility in Kailua Kona, Hawaii features 7,500 yards for a par of 73.

The golf course hewn from the lava-covered slopes of mount Hualalai, and will play like one two with firm paspalum turf grownon sand and prevailing sea breezes.

Kukio Makai Regulation Golf Course (Award-winning golf course)
The Kukio Makai Regulation Golf Course was designed by Thomas Fazio in 2002. The 18-hole championship course at the Kukio Makai Beach Golf Club facility in Kailua Kona, Hawaii features 7,417 yards for a par of 72.

Ocean Golf Course
The Ocean Golf Course was designed by William Bell, and open in 1969. The 18-hole golf course at the Kona Country Club facility in Kailua Kona, course rating is 71.6 and a slope rating of 129. Hawaii features 6,748 yards for a par of 72.

The Ocean Golf Course is the home of LPGA Takefuji Classic in 2000 and 2001. This 18-hole championship course offers wide, lush fairways, Bermuda grass greens and numerous sand bunkers. ESPN recognizes it as one of Nation’s top golf facilities; and has a rating of “excellent” as voted by golfers in America’s top Golf Courses.

Mountain Golf Course
The Mountain Golf Course designed by William Bell, Nelson and Robin Wright offers breathtaking Kona coastline views, trails of ancient lava flows and is enriched with Hawaiian culture and wild life. The 18-hole golf course at the Kona Country Club facility in Kailua Kona, course rating is 71.5 and a slope rating of 135. Hawaii features 6,634 yards for a par of 72.

Golf Digest Magazine rated the Mountain Course as 4 stars and ESPN recognized it as one of the top facilities in nation.

Makalei Hawaii Golf Course
This Makalei Hawaii Golf Course was built on the side of a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and was designed by Dick Nugentin 1992. The 18-hole championship course at the Makalei Hawaii Country Club facility in Kailua Kona, course rating is 73.5 and a slope rating of 143 on Bermuda grass. Hawaii features 7,091 yards for a par of 72.

There are many deep sand and grass bunkers around the greens and on the fairways. Some of the greens are narrow and long, which makes it a challenge when selecting the correct club for your approach shot.

Waikoloa Village Golf Course
Nestled in the foothills of Mauna Kea overlooking the Pacific Ocean. TheWaikoloa Village Golf Course was designed dy Robert Trent Jones, Jr. in 1972. The 18-hole "Waikoloa Village" course at the Waikoloa Village Golf Club facility in Waikoloa, course rating is 71.8 and a slope rating of 132 on Kikuyu grass. Hawaii features 6,791 yards for a par of 72.

This little piece of heaven is an oasis of emerald-green overlooking the Kohala Coast.

Read part 2 Hawaii Championship golf courses here.

No comments: