The Makai Course is a definite bucket list item . A first class experience from start to finish . The Princeville Makai Golf Club opened in 1971 as the first solo effort of Robert Trent Jones , Jr . and was completely renovated in 2009 , introducing spectacular new Seashore Paspalum turf grass on all fairways and greens . Incorporating the original Lakes and Ocean nines , the new Princeville Makai Course features surreal vistas of Bali Hai and Hanalei Bay , including the signature par-3 , 7th hole that offers a 213-yard shot over scenic cliffs onto a green surrounded by brilliant white bunkers . You can ' t go wrong with a winter trip to Hawaii . The tough part is which island do you choose to visit ? In terms of ease of getting around and the quality of golf , it ' s tough to beat Maui . Wailea , Kapalua and Ka ' anapali are all multi-course resort areas that are all very different and within an hour or so drive . The Big Island ' s Kohala coast dazzles with its black rocks and stellar layouts including Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani . Oahu , the most populous of the islands , shouldn ' t be forgotten . Turtle Bay Resort ' s 36 holes anchor the resort offerings while you can also find some bargain gems and military courses that are light on the wallet but feature plenty of scenery .
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