Top Hawaii Courses worth a shaka
July 21, 2025
By Kyle Moss
Spanning across the breathtaking Hawaiian island chain, a golfer’s paradise awaits. Imagine teeing off at the first course of your Hawaiian golf adventure, where ancient lava flows contrast with lush green fairways. Strategically placed bunkers demand precision, while the intoxicating aroma of tropical landscapes fills the air. Beyond the game itself, superb food and beverage options await at the clubhouse, where you’ll be treated to golden sunsets dipping below the Pacific horizon.
That is golf in Hawaii. And while golf courses like Wailea Golf Club and Kamehameha Golf Club are often talked about, America’s 50th state has dozens of beauty-rich tracks spanning north, south, inland, and beyond, from the Big Island to Oahu and on down the line. The state is home to numerous resort courses, public courses, and championship tracks that have hosted numerous PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions events.
Of course, getting a tee time on some of Hawaii’s most famous courses is about as hard as winning a PGA grand slam. But luckily, this list of the best courses in Hawaii is all about the ones you can actually find a tee time at, so you can experience them for yourself.
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68-1050 Makaiwa Pl, Kohala Coast, Hawaii, 96743
Green fee: From $295
Winds through a forest of Kiawe Trees with oceanfront views at times.
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4080 Lei O Papa Road, Princeville, Hawaii, 96722
Green fee: From $271
Discover a scenic course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
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2250 Ainako St, Koloa, Hawaii, 96756-9411
Green fee: From $279
Scenic views from tee to green, and challenging play for golfers at every skill level.
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3351 Hoolaulea Way, Lihue, Hawaii, 96766
Green fee: From $299
Hit an array of shots on this course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Michael Riley.
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68-1050 Makaiwa Pl, Kohala Coast, Hawaii, 96743
Green fee: From $295
Situated by ancient lava fields with stunning views of the ocean in the background.
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57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, Hawaii, 96731
Green fee: From $195
Turtle Bay Resort has a distinctive 18-hole championship course designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay.
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2000 Plantation Club Dr., Lahaina, Hawaii, 96761
Green fee: From $259
Features the Bay course and the Plantation course, which hosts the PGA Tour’s Tournament of Champions.
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470 Lipoa Parkway, Kihei, Hawaii, 96753
Green fee: From $59
A fun test and the best bang for your buck on Maui.
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3351 Hoolaulea Way, Lihue, Hawaii, 96766
Green fee: From $299
Jack Nicklaus designed it with mango and guava forests on the outward nine holes and a links-style layout on the inward nine holes.
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770 Auola Rd, Kailua, Hawaii, 96734
Green fee: From $143
Rambles dramatically amidst jungle vegetation and the soaring green folds of the Ko’olau Mountains.
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95-176 Kuahelani Avenue, Mililani, Hawaii, 96789
Green fee: From $120
Nestled on a plateau, with the Waianae Mountains and the Ko’olau Mountains stretching away in the distance.
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92-1220 Aliinui Drive, Kapolei, Hawaii, 96707
Green fee: From $140
Well-groomed fairways and greens keep the course difficult yet friendly.
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68 – 1792 Melia St., Waikoloa, Hawaii, 96738
Green fee: From $105
Overlooking the Kohala Coast and always in good condition.
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4150 Nuhou St., Lihue, Hawaii, 96766
Green fee: $139
Puakea Golf Course embraces everything magical that is Kauai, with its natural beauty, casual charm and friendly people.
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78-7000 Ali’i Drive , Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740
Green fee: From $110
Historic William Bell design dates back to 1966.
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1333 Maui Lani Parkway, Kahului, Hawaii, 96732
Green fee: From $84
Great value and a links-style experience unlike anything else on Maui.
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91-701 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei, Hawaii, 96707
Green fee: From $155
Regarded for its magnificent beauty, floral gardens and strategic layout.
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360 Pukalani St, Makawao, Hawaii, 96768-8434
Green fee: From $35
Nestled at the 1,100 foot elevation level of the world famous Mount Haleakala.
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2290 Kaanapali Parkway, Lahaina, Hawaii, 96753
Green fee: From $75
Views of the Pacific Ocean and the West Maui Mountains.
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91-050 Fort Weaver Road, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, 96706
Green fee: From $87
Always kept in premium shape with the best greens and fairways on the island of Oʻahu.
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71-1420 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kailua Kona, Hawaii, 96740
Green fee: From $65
A Perry Dye course located at 2500 feet elevation in the cool mountain air above Kona.
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2545 Kiahuna Plantation Dr, Koloa, Hawaii, 96756
Green fee: From $80
Challenging resort golf within a fascinating area of ancient Polynesian archeology.
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91-1200 Fort Weaver Rd, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, 96706
Green fee: From $74
Designers Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay turned rare flat terrain into the only 27-hole golf facility in the state of Hawaii.
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2290 Kaanapali Parkway, Lahaina, Hawaii, 96761
Green fee: From $126
This Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design features rolling landscape with gently sloping fairways and large contoured greens.
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94-200 Paioa Pl, Waipahu,, Hawaii, 96797-5011
Green fee: From $80
The course overlooks Pearl Harbor and the blue Pacific.
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