Yes, believe it or not there are some mighty awesome golf courses on Maui. The wind does play a factor in your golf game but if you are prepared you may just enjoying golf better here than any place else on earth.

Plan your tee time for early morning when the wind is calmer. The south Maui courses are the most popular with calm winds until around 11am and sometimes a bit longer. West Maui golf courses at Ka’anapali are a tad windier and the courses on West Maui at Kapalua are very windy, however, there is sunshine about 99 percent of the time. Just remember, the best time to play a round if you wish calmer winds is in the early morning hours. Once in awhile you may have to deal with a passing rain shower, but that is all it is, just passing over.

When you get out there on the golf courses at either South or West Maui do not let your eyes be deceived all the greens break toward the ocean. Yes, even uphill if it towards the sea.

Dress codes are mandatory for all golf courses on Maui. Shirts will collars must be worn or you will not be playing on any of the courses.

Golf carts are included and in fact mandatory on all courses unless stated otherwise.

Now, on to the golf courses.

• The Dunes at Maui Lani is a par 72 with 6,413 yards. A round of golf is approximately $ 98.
  
• The Ka’anapali golf course North is a par 71 with 6,693 yards. The cost for a round of golf is approximately $ 160.
  
• The Ka’anapali golf course South is a par 71 with 6,555 yards. A round of golf on this course is around $ 133.
  
• The Kapalua Bay golf course is a par 72 with 6,600 yards. Cost for a round of golf is approximately $ 190.
  
• The Kapalua Plantation golf course is a par 73 with 7,263 yards. A round of golf is $ 225.
  
• The Kapalua Village golf course is a par 70 with 6,378 yards. The cost for a round of golf is approximately$ 180.
  
• The Makena Resort North golf course is a par 72 with 6,567 yards. Cost for a round of golf is approximately $ 165.
  
• The Makena Resort South golf course is a par 72 with 6,630 yards. A round of golf is approximately $ 175.
  
• The Pukalani Country Club is a par 72 with 6,882 yards. The approximate cost of a round of golf is $ 60.
  
• The Waiehu Municipal golf course is par 72 with 6,330 yards. A round of golf on this course is approximately $ 26.
  
• The Wailea Golf Club Blue is a par 72 with 6,797 yards. Cost for a round of golf is approximately $ 175.
  
• The Wailea Golf Club Emerald is a par 72 with 6,407 yards. The approximate cost of a round of golf is $ 185.
  
• The Wailea Golf Club Gold is a par 72 with 6,653 yards. A round of golf on this course is approximately $ 185.
  
• The fees above are for 2007 and do include golf carts which are mandatory on all courses except for Waiehu. The yardage is measured from the blue tees.

No matter where you wish to play be sure to get an early start before the wind picks up, watch out for the insects, and of course wear a hat and sunscreen. Too many people do not realize how easy it is to receive a sunburn in Hawaii. The sun is not the same as it is on the mainland and you should take extra precautions. Insect repellant is also a necessary on the golf courses as there are mosquitoes that love to snack on a tourist or two.

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