The Inside Swing

Mauna Kea Golf Course

Kohala Coast, Hawaii

Resort Course · 18 Holes · Par 72 · 7,370 yds · $175–$325 · 4.7

The course that started the Hawaii golf resort era, Mauna Kea was Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s masterpiece on the Big Island's Kohala Coast. The iconic par-3 3rd hole over a Pacific Ocean cove is among the most photographed holes in the world, and the lava-framed layout remains a must-play.

Highlights

  • RTJ Sr. masterpiece that launched Hawaii resort golf
  • Iconic par-3 3rd hole over ocean cove
  • Historic Kohala Coast lava landscape

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