Mauna Lani Golf — Attraction in Hawaii

First off, this is a beautiful course. There are two courses here, a north and south. We played on the north course. It's not the longest course, but you will need to have good ball placement and course management. It is a challenging course, but fun at the same time.

Tee boxes: The tee boxes here are nice, full of grass. It's not sandy like some other courses, great to hit off of.

Fairways: Fairways are in real good condition. This is where you want to be. The grass is well maintained and nicely cut. There are trees and fairway bunkers, so you will need to look ahead and plan your shots. The fairway bunkers have sand, but not a lot, which is normal in the other courses I have played. There is a lot of OB left and right of the fairways, but it's the Big Island and lava rocks is not where you want to go walking in golf shoes.

Rough: The rough can get thick in some areas. The grass feels a bit sticky, so it could grab your face and shut it if you are not careful. It's best to stick to the fairways.

Greens: The greens are pretty nice. It did look like they have been aerated and sanded recently, so speed may vary a little on the different greens. There is a good mix of greens with little undulation to ones with more. Nothing super crazy, but you may need to do a little green reading. The greenside bunkers are also nice, not to be in, but there is enough sand to hit a good shot out. They don't have an overabundance of sand where you need to dig it out, so don't swing as if you are going to take a lot of sand.

Staff: The staff are great out here. The clubhouse employees were super friendly and helpful. They directed us to where we needed to go to start on the right course. It does get hot here in the summer, and the Marshall continuously visits everyone, handing out bottles of cold water.

Amenities: -Driving range - you will need to take a cart to get to the driving range. It is a grass range, and with the round, you get free balls that are located at the range. -Putting and chipping green - The putting and chipping green is next to the clubhouse. The area is pretty big so it can accomodate a good number of people. -Restaurant - there is a restaurant on property, but we did partake this trip.... maybe ext one. -Restrooms on course - you can find a restroom about every 3 or 4 holes, which are kept pretty clean.

We had a great experience here! Definitely will be coming back to enjoy the...

Played North Course, 6/29, 720 tee time.

Property is absolutely gorgeous and meticulously maintained. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were all perfect. Divots were filled in pretty much everywhere. There is no shortage of beautiful views with rolling hills throughout and perfectly lined and strategically placed volcanic rock. Even though it's not the more scenic south course you still get a couple gorgeous ocean view holes with 9 and 10. Bunkers definitely add to the challenge and are strategically placed and clearly often replenished.

Only small complaint was some latter holes on the back 9 still had punched greens from recent maintenance and the loose sand did heavily affect putting.

Played as a solo with another solo and 3some in front of me. 3 some graciously let both of us pass by hole 3 and didn't see another soul in front of me until hole 16. Pace of play was great.

They offer you complimentary balls, water, towels, tees and came by on the course a few times to see if you needed more water.

Didn't use the driving range but appeared to be in good shape with a fantastic view of the mountains as a backdrop. Putting green was great offering numerous undulations for practicing.

Rented a set of clubs which were in good condition. Mixed set of Taylormade Sim Irons and QI10 hybrid, woods and driver.

Bit pricey for sure for an AM round but well worth...

First off this review is for theNorth course but mostly about the A++ customer service experience. Jeff was very helpful getting my Dad and I out on the North course EVEN THOUGH we were late arriving. Kelvin was very helpful ensuring our cart was peoperly outfitted.. even gave us a logoball and metal divot repair tool with course logo (since this was my dads 49th of 50 states to golf) and Felix the starter offered good advice on other courses to play while we stay. Would have loved to finish playing, but dad was weak from time difference and medicine dosage so we had to end after 3 holes. Monica (on site medic/nurse) walked out to the car (where dad was in the air conditioning) to check on him (he is doing much better after some rest, food, and insulin bavk at resort...thanks Monica!). The gentleman at the desk (after Jeff) was truly that. I had thought only to get a raincheck to come back and finish later in the week but he fully refunded our greens fees in case we couldnt make the 40 minute ride back. This is what customer service excellence truly is...AT EVERY LEVEL we saw. Oh and the North course is sinply magnificent...great shape, well maintained with breathtaking view. I would highly recommend this as a nust play in Kona with spectacular views of both ocean and mountain (and that was just the first 3...