Big Island is a popular golf destination for traveling golfers with more than 16 golf courses and 6 resort courses - from golf course designers like - Hualalai Golf Course (Jack Nicklaus design) at Hualalai Resorthosts the PGA Tour Champions Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai. Mauna Kea Golf Course (Robert Trent Jones Sr design), situated on the Kohala Coast. Mauna Lani Resort Courses (North and South Course) on the Kohala Coast36 holes located on property at Mauna Lani. Hapuna Golf Course (Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay design), Kohala Coast. Kona Country Club (Mountain & Ocean Courses), Kona area. Makalei Golf Club, Kona area. Volcano Golf & Country Clubhighest elevation course (~4,200 ft), near Kilauea Volcano. Waikoloa Golf Club (Beach & Kings Courses, Robert Trent Jones Jr design), Waikoloa Beach area. Big Island Country Club, Kailua-Kona. Hamakua Country Club (9-hole), Hamakua area. Naniloa Country Club (9-hole), Hilo area.. Big Island offers golf packages for buddies trips, couples getaways and golfers looking to play top notch golf courses in Hawaii.
Best Golf and Travel Times To Big Island:
Peak Season: Winter months (December to March) deliver cooler temperatures (mid-70s F to low-80s F) and consistently dry conditions, perfect for golf.
Shoulder Season: Spring (April to May) and Fall (September to November) offer mild weather and fewer crowds, though occasional showers may occur.
Not Recommended: Summer (June to August) is hotter and more humid, with an increased chance of afternoon rain, especially on the windward east side.
Top Big Island Attractions:
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers dramatic volcanic landscapes, lava flows, and hikingroughly an hour's drive from Hilo, ideal for a post-round side trip.
Private beach access and oceanfront dining are available at Mauna Lani Resort, including Napua at the Beach Clubgreat for relaxing after golf.
Nanea Golf Club is an ultra-private experience blending seamlessly with lava landscapes and native Hawaiian design, ideal for a serene round.
Waikoloa Beach area offers beaches, shopping, and casual nightlifeperfect to mix with golf rounds.
Hilo side features lush waterfalls, botanical gardens, and orchid farmsgreat for golf buddies seeking nature and tranquilit
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