Big Island

[taylorx300]

Fairmont Orchid

I leave on the 28th to stay at the Fairmont Orchid for a week.
We have a company scramble event at the Mauna Lani - South course.
My last stay 10 years ago we played Mauna Kea and Hapuna.
Where should I look to play for this trip?
Stay on Mauna Lani courses - try Waikiloa - or head to Hualalai?
Any advise is welcome.

Thanks ( mahalo )

Steve

[mauiatheart]

Both Mauna Lani courses are great. You can't go wrong with staying at Mauna Lani. Mauna Kea recently reopened after a full course revamp. Unless they changed their policy, Hualalai can only be played if you stay at the resort. But if you can get on, it is one of the great courses in the state. If you are going into Kailua, Kona Country Club's Ocean course is a nice layout. An LPGA event used to be played there.

[LMU_Nick]

Oh how I envy you...I go to Kona every year with family and I wish I was there already. I'm poor so I end up playing more muni-type courses. Waimea is a ways up the mountain, but a very pretty course, just gotta make sure you play early or else you will get rained on big time. My favorite is Makalei. Its a lot of fun. Check it out if you have time.

[jelizaga]

Just stayed at the Mauna Lani a month ago. Both courses are in great shape.

 

Hapuna is always good.

 

Mauna Kea is like Hualalai now. You only have access to the course if you stay at the hotel.

 

Another great course is Big Island Country Club. Not too far from Mauna Lani.

[taylorx300]

Thanks guys!

I was hoping to play a couple of rounds off site and now have some suggestions.

Just got another snowfall here in Chicago so I can't wait to get to paradise.

[taylorx300]

Well - Back to reality here in Chicago.

What is going on with the weather in Hawaii? We had a constant 30-40mph wind the entire trip.

Played the South at Mauna Lani on Wed. and Fri last week. Didn't even think of playing any other time because of the wind.

PS - you can play both Mauna Kea and Hualalai without staying at the resort for $350.00.

Would have done it if the weather was perfect ( 80* , sunny, and NO wind )

Look at the palm trees!