Budget Golf- Playing Golf on Maui on a Budget

Aloha from the Maui Golf Shop!

Congratulations on planning your vacation to Maui.  You will NOT be disappointed.   Maui has so much to offer.   It has the best combination of all the islands.    You can find the "laid-back" attitude found on Kauai or the Big Island as well as the hustle/bustle of Oahu.    We love Maui and you will too.  

So, you have already spent thousands on a hotel, car, and plane ticket.    How much is left for the "other" fun things to do on Maui?   We understand!   We help many plan their Maui vacations especially if you are on a budget.   

Maui has 4 "Value Courses" that offer golf for under $100.    Each offers something different.    They do not have the ritzy feeling of the Resort courses (Wailea, Kaanapali and Kapalua) but you will still have a very enjoyable time.  

1. Dunes at Maui Lani
2. Kahili Golf Course
3. Pukalani Golf Course
4. Maui Nui Golf Club

Phone: 808-875-4653
Email:  golfrounds@mauigolfshop.com

To see all our specials visit- Golf-Maui or Maui Golf Shop

Dunes at Maui Lani-

Kahului, Maui, Hawaii

The Dunes at Maui Lani is Maui's newest course.   It has many accolades for its links style design.   It is the only true links style course in Hawaii.     Nestled into natural sand dunes many describe the Dunes at Maui Lani as playing a Scottish couse without the chill.     Your have fantastic views of both the West Maui Mountains as well as Haleakala.  

   

Call the Maui Golf Shop to Book the Dunes at Maui Lani

Phone: 808-875-4653
Email:  golfrounds@mauigolfshop.com

To see all our specials visit- Golf-Maui or Maui Golf Shop

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Kahili Golf COurse-

Waikapu, Maui, Hawaii

Kahili Golf Course is uniquely positioned on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains.   You have fantastic views of both North and South Maui shores.    They have really improved conditions and enhanced playability.   Kahili is conveniently located from both Wailea/Kihei and Kaanapali.   You will also find Maui's best rates for Juniors.    The trade winds play a large factor at Kahili.   Short holes play into the wind but will keep you cool.   We recommend playing Kahili in the morning due to the afternoon trade winds that can blow hard.  

They have some of the best rates at Kahili.   

    

Call the Maui Golf Shop to Book the Kahili Golf Course

Phone: 808-875-4653
Email:  golfrounds@mauigolfshop.com

To see all our specials visit- Golf-Maui or Maui Golf Shop

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Pukalani Golf Club-

Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii

Pukalani Golf Club is located 1,100 feet up the slopes of Haleakala.  The fairways are tee lined with Norfolk Pines and thick country grass.  You can rest assured to make it to the greens as Pukalani is the only course with no fairway sand bunkers.  It is about 5 degrees cooler in Pukalani.   Pukalani is best played in the morning before the afternoon trade winds kick up.  The owner of the Maui Golf Shop, Clif Council is a teaching Pro at Pukalani.   Call him at 808-264-2350 for a playing lesson.    

Call the Maui Golf Shop to Book the Pukalani Golf Club

Phone: 808-875-4653
Email:  golfrounds@mauigolfshop.com

To see all our specials visit- Golf-Maui or Maui Golf Shop

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Maui Nui Golf Club-

Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Maui  Nui Golf Club is Maui's most improved course.   Formally known as Silversword, and Elleair Maui Nui is quickly Maui's favorite "Value Course". Conveniently located in the heart of Kihei, Maui Nui Golf Club offers some South Maui ocean views.  Again, Maui Nui is best played in the morning as the afternoon trade winds wont ruin your day but make golf slightly more challenging.   

  

Call the Maui Golf Shop to Book the Maui Nui Golf Club Golf Course

Phone: 808-875-4653
Email:  golfrounds@mauigolfshop.com

To see all our specials visit- Golf-Maui or Maui Golf Shop

Kapalua Bay and Kapalua Plantation

Aloha from the Maui Golf Shop!

When someone thinks of Golf on Maui, Kapalua comes straight to mind.   The Hyundai Tournament of Champions is held at Kapalua Plantation every January.   It offers a wonderful beginning to the years tournaments and what a great way to see your favorite players.    

We offer great specials with Kapalua and I wanted to share them with you as well as give a brief description of the courses.    They are courses that do not disappoint...

Kapalua Plantation 

Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii

Kapalua Plantation

The Plantation course is considered one of the toughest and most spectacular golf courses on Maui. It has the widest fairways and largest greens but plays tight due to the elevation changes, sloping fairways and strong trades that challenge you on every hole. Bring extra balls as the waist high rough eats golf balls. Try to play with a partner experienced at Kapalua as local knowledge is a must to score well here. The par 73 should be 83 even for pros playing the first time! Remember to play safe whenever possible as most short and wild shots turn into lost balls. You will enjoy the Plantations big sloping greens.

The Hyundai Championship is played here every January with the opening of the PGA Tour season where the best in the world come to challenge one of Maui's best courses. Kapalua Plantation is best played around 10am to beat the morning rains that frequent the area.

Phone: 808-875-4653

Email:  golfrounds@golf-maui.com  

Also visit us at www.mauigolfshop.com 

Kapalua Bay

Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii

The Bay was Kapalua's first course designed by Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane in 1975. Clif, the owner of the Maui Golf Shop was one of the first assistant pros in the mid 70's. This course runs by the Ritz Carlton down to the ocean and offers some challenging golf on two short but tricky ocean holes when the trades are blowing. The back side is more sheltered from the wind and plays a little easier except for the finishing holes. #16 has a stream running down the middle of the fairway making your tee shot tricky with the wind blowing 20 mph into your face. #17 is a tough well-bunkered par 3 with a lake on the left for a long iron shot. 

Most enjoy playing golf on the Bay because of the ocean holes. Lava flowing into the sea created Kapalua which means "Arms embracing the Sea." The Bay Course has recently renovated their greens. They are in great shape. Kapalua Bay is best played around 10am to beat the morning rains that frequent the area. We have an exclusive mid-morning special when booked through the Maui Golf Shop. Don't forget to ask us about it. 

Phone: 808-875-4653
Email:  golfrounds@golf-maui.com
Also visit us at www.mauigolfshop.com or www.golf-maui.com

Mahalo!

Eleana 

Eleana Council
Marketing Director
Maui Golf Shop
1215 S. Kihei Rd. Unit N
Kihei, Hi 96753
808-875-4653 

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Golfing Wailea- Wailea Gold and Emerald. Maui Must Plays!

Aloha from the Maui Golf Shop!

Looking to play golf and enjoy blue ocean views, sunny weather with calm breezes?   If that is the case for you, then South Maui is it.   South Maui is home to Maui's best resort courses- Wailea Emerald and Wailea Gold.  Both are Maui Golf Shop "Must Plays" for your golfing Maui vacation.  

We offer great specials with Wailea Gold and Emerald.   Save up to $20 per round when you book with the Maui Golf Shop.    Summer rates are posted in April and can provide even greater savings.   Stay tuned....

Wailea Gold
Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

Wailea Gold

Wailea Gold is the flagship of the Wailea Golf courses. Wailea Gold was the home of Senior Skins Game and the Ladies Skins in years past. Wailea is known for this warm calm weather, great course conditions and ocean vistas. Wailea Gold is the most demanding of the three Wailea Golf courses and has lots of outstanding golf holes. One hundred and twenty eight white sand bunkers protect the lush fairways and fast greens. We would recommend Wailea Gold as one                                                        of the better resort courses on Maui. A                                                        must play!

Phone: 808-875-4653
Email:  golfrounds@mauigolfshop.com   

Also visit us at www.mauigolfshop.com

Wailea Emerald
Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

Wailea Emerald

Wailea Emerald is the prettiest of all the Wailea Golf Courses, Wailea Emerald was voted by Golf Digest "most friendly for ladies". Don't be fooled, the back tees are no pushover. The name Wailea Emerald describes the great course conditions and color of the course. Wailea Emerald is a very nice tropical resort course for couples. There are lots of short fun holes and reachable par 5's. Birdies are probable for better players. Enjoy the amenities of Wailea's practice facilities with one of the better target ranges and chipping areas in Hawaii.   

Phone: 808-875-4653
Email:  golfrounds@mauigolfshop.com 

Also visit us at www.mauigolfshop.com

Wailea Gold and Emerald Photo Gallery

Wailea Emerald

Wailea Gold

Wailea Gold

Wailea Gold

Wailea Golf Courses

More About Wailea-- Wailea Blue (aka Old Blue)

Aloha from the Maui Golf Shop!

Book Great Deals at Maui Golf Shop

Wailea is home to 3 amazing golf courses.   In an earlier post we talked about Wailea Gold and Emerald.  Just second from Wailea Gold and Wailea Emerald is Wailea Blue (aka Old Blue) Golf Course.   

Some exciting things are happening for Wailea Blue.  They are moving their pro shop down the street to a brand new location in the heart of Wailea. Projected time of move will be in October 2014.  There will be even easier access to the course.   Right next door is a brand new Pizza restaurant Manoli's Pizza Company.   After a great round you can relax with a cocktail and a yummy slice of pizza!   

Wailea Blue is priced very well for the area.  Below enjoy more information about the course and some awesome pictures.  

Book Wailea Blue with the Maui Golf Shop   

Phone: 808-875-4653

Email:  golfrounds@mauigolfshop.com 

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Wailea Blue

Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

Wailea Blue- offers amazing ocean views at a value

Wailea Blue- aka the Old Blue was built in 1972 and is the second resort course on Maui.   There is a lot of history with Wailea Blue.   Still considered one of Maui's most popular resort courses.  Wailea Blue is conveniently located close to Wailea hotels and the new Shops at Wailea making this a favorite for visitors.  Wailea Blue is considered a "user-friendly" course with its wide fairways and large greens.  The average golfer will have an enjoyable golf experience.  Most players have their best scores on the Blue.   You cant beat the calm warm weather Wailea affords.  Priced generally lower then its sister courses- Wailea Emerald and Gold,  we recommend this course as a good resort value.  
  

Book Wailea Blue with the Maui Golf Shop   

Phone: 808-875-4653

Email:  golfrounds@mauigolfshop.com 

Visit us at Golf-Maui.com or Maui Golf Shop.com

Picture Gallery- 

Wailea Blue- Wide fairways

Wailea Blue- Coconut lined fairways

Wailea Blue- Mountain Views

Wailea Blue- Pacific Ocean backdrop

Wailea Blue- Molokini Island

Wailea Blue-  Amazing Ocean Views

Golf on Lanai- And What Else?

Aloha from the Maui Golf Shop!
   

To Book the Lanai 36 Hole Special Call- 
Maui Golf Shop
Phone: 808-875-4653
Email:  golfrounds@mauigolfshop.com
Visit: Golf-Maui or Maui Golf Shop

    

 First we will give a summary of what the golfers can expect on Lanai.

Expeditions Ferry To Lanai

The Lanai 36 Hole Package.   It starts with a ferry to Lanai at 6:45AM out of Lahaina Harbor.  You can play the Challenge at Manele twice as the Experience at Koele is being renovated.

You arrive to Lanai at 7:30AM where you are greeted by the Four Seasons Shuttle.   You pay them $10 for the day and they will transport you back and forth between the Ferry and two courses.   

Experience at Koele (closed)

From the ferry, you will be transported to the    Challenge at Manele and Lanai City.    You will arrive around 8:20AM.   This gives you plenty of time to warm up.   

The pace of play on Lanai is fast.  You can finish golf in about 3.75 to 4 hours.   Golf on Maui can be much slower.  Some courses you can expect to take 5 hours for a round.  

Challenge at Manele Club House

You can then have a  leisurely lunch at the club house before catching the ferry back.  Or if you choose you can replay The Challenge..

Sea Cliffs at the Challenge at Manele

You will likely tee off the Challenge at Manele around 1:00 PM.   Bring your camera.  You will finish the course with plenty of time to relax at the 19th hole- Manele Club House.   The shuttle will pick you up and take you back to the ferry for the 6:45PM departure.    back on Maui by 7:30PM.    

BOOK TODAY...Maui Golf Shop
Phone: 808-875-4653
Email:  golfrounds@mauigolfshop.com
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OK, SO WHAT CAN MY WIFE OR FAMILY DO????


She can ride along. The rider fee rate per course is $30

  The rate per course is $30 

   

Hulopoe Beach on Lanai

  








The family can hang at the Beach and/or visit Lanai City-   Hulopoe Beach at Manele Bay is seconds from the Challenge at Manele and is the beach directly in front of the Four Seasons.   The family can hang out at the beach while he plays golf.   The beach offers public bathrooms for convenience.   You can also make reservations at the Four Seasons to have lunch.   

The family can also go to Lanai City with the Hotel Shuttle.  Remember Lanai is a sleepie island so going to Lanai means you relax and get away from busy life.  Dont expect to shop at Banana Republic...you will find a cute town to sight see. 

  Excursions-   There are various excursions you can do while on Lanai.   Many are affiliated with the Four Seasons.    Our best recommendations are...

Snorkeling on Lanai

• Trilogy Discover Lanai-  Take a catamaran to Lanai with Trilogy.  You will snorkel, swim, see Dolphins, see Lanai City, play on the beach, eat great food...  and so much more.   The Trilogy has been doing this tour for over 30 years.   It has been featured on Opra.   The golfers and family will travel separately to Lanai but you will both be on Lanai and seeing all it offers...

• Go Horse Back Riding-  The Four Seasons Lodge at Koele offers Horse Back Riding from real Hawaiian Paniolo's  (Hawaiian for Cowboys).

UTV Tours on Lanai

• Guided UTV Tours-   Take a guided tour of Lanai on state of the art UTV vehicles.   Get the opportunity to explore remote areas not accessible by car or hiking   The highlight of the trip is the top of the Munro Trail where the scenery is unmatched and is awe-inspiring.   You will see safari like scenery with various wildlife like axis deer or mouflon sheep. 

• Sporting Clays and Archery-  A novice or expert, come enjoy the amenities at Lanai Pine Sporting Clays.  

In summary, there is plenty to do on Lanai while the golfers golf.   Call the Maui Golf Shop and we can make your trip to Lanai an awesome unforgettable experience.  

To Book Golf or Fun activities on Lanai--- CALL


Maui Golf Shop
Phone: 808-875-4653
Email:  golfrounds@mauigolfshop.com
Visit: Golf-Maui or Maui Golf Shop