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In pictures: A week soaking up the sun, surf and golf on Kauai

A week can go by fast on the island of Kauai with five rounds of golf, three meals a day, a few sunsets and beach time. Mike Bailey checks in after his recent trip, which included rounds on Princeville's Makai Course, Poipu Bay, Puakea and more.
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel - Kohala Coast

50 years: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on the Kohala Coast celebrates great golf, solid resort

Fifty years after it opened, its scenic setting still causes guests to fall for Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. The 252-room hotel looks brand new all over again thanks to a multi-million-dollar renovation. And scenic Mauna Kea Golf Course -- a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design that Rees Jones restored in 2008 -- is among the best golf courses in Hawaii.
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Kona Country Club - Ocean golf course

Kona C.C. comeback: Renovated Ocean Course on the Big Island is scheduled to reopen this summer

The long process to renovate the Ocean Course at Kona Country Club on the Big Island appears to be nearing an end. The shuttered club should open no later than August now that a new irrigation system is in place on the Ocean Course, architect John Sanford said. Sanford's team has updated bunkers, repaved cart paths, leveled fairways, improved tee boxes and is in the process of planting new landscaping.
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Hawaii Golf Destinations

  • Kauai

    Known as the Garden Isle, Kauai is not only a golf paradise, but one of the special spots in the world for honeymooners, ecotourists and folks just looking to get away from it all. From the world-famous Princeville to Poipu Bay, Kauai is home to some of the world's most scenic and spectacular golf courses, but it's also a place where one can get lost in time and beauty.

    The Ocean Course at Hokuala
    The Ocean Course at Hokuala is known for having the longest stretch of continuous oceanfront holes in all of Hawaii. You'll find half a mile of stunning ocean vistas on what MSN Travel has called one of the world's most beautiful golf courses.
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    Puakea Golf Course
    Ranked the 13th Best Golf Course You Can Play in Hawaii by Golfweek Magazine in 2009, Puakea is a one of Hawaii's best kept golf secrets. Designed by Robin Nelson, Puakea is a fun golf experience for the recreational golfer while still a challenge for the better player when played from the back tees
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  • Big Island

    When you're the big kid on the block, you better do it right, and the Big Island of Hawaii does just that when it comes to satisfying golfers.

    Mauna Kea Golf Course
    With Mauna Kea Golf Course, Robert Trent Jones Sr. transformed what was seemingly a barren lava field into what is now one of Hawaii's most popular courses. The challenging layout has holes that play right along the sea as well as over 300 feet above.
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    Hapuna Golf Course
    Hapuna Golf Course stretches along the beautiful Kohala coastline before rising to over 700 feet above sea level. The snow-topped Mauna Kea volcano serves as a dramatic backdrop and there are seemingly endless views of the Pacific. Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay collaborated to create a visually stunning links course that utilizes the natural contours of the landscape and silky fescue grasses.
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    Makani Golf Club
    The 18-hole Makani Golf Club (formerly known as Big Island Country Club) in Kailua Kona, HI is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1997. Makani Golf Club measures 7116 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 142 and a 75.6 USGA rating.
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  • Oahu

    While other Hawaiian islands give you golf that can be showy, Oahu keeps it real, offering diverse golf options, as well as great resorts and spas, that will keep them coming back for more.

    Ko'Olina Golf Club
    Ko Olina is considered one of Hawaii's top courses. Opened in 1990, Ko Olina has been recognized by Golf Digest as one of the "Top 75 Resort Courses in the U. S.
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    Makaha Valley Country Club
    Makaha Valley Country Club sprawls across scenic lowlands that look across stunning vistas. Nestled within its namesake valley, the golf course has a rolling terrain that is abundant with mature trees, ferns, and tropical plants. The course was designed by William F. Bell, who is perhaps best known for designing the Torrey Pines South Course.
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    Royal Hawaiian Golf Club
    Nestled at the base of the Ko'olau Mountains in Oahu, Royal Hawaiian Golf Club enjoys a stunning tropical setting framed by ancient jungle trees that climb to more than 100 feet tall.
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  • Maui

    For many reasons, Maui is an ideal choice for golfers when planning a Hawaii golf vacation. In addition to being a favorite spot for honeymooners and romantic getaways, there are few better things to do than play some of the Pacific's most spectacular courses, including Wailea Golf Club, Makena Golf & Beach Resort, Royal Ka'anapali and more.

    Maui Nui Golf Club
    The classic design of Maui Nui Golf Club combines different elements including reachable holes that face each cardinal point with strong prevailing winds that reward smart play for a layout that is both fair and challenging. The layout wanders through the foothills of Haleakula, providing subtle elevation changes as well as views of the ocean.
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    Ka'anapali Kai
    The Ka'anapali Kai is one of two championship courses at Ka'anapali Resort on Maui. This Arthur Jack Snyder design plays shorter and narrower than the sister Royal Ka'anapali.
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    Pukalani Country Club
    Pukalani Country Club is situated at a 1,100-foot elevation, providing the golf course with spectacular views of the Valley Isle of Maui. The forgiving layout provides golfers with many chances to birdie and there are also plenty of par opportunities, making the course ideal for all skill levels.
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