In addition to having a knack for coming up

esque edge of the blue Pacific on hole 14 is

with aptly descriptive names , Hualani is an

simply breathtaking .

avid golfer and – a bit of trivia – has birdied

every hole on the course . In addition to golf ,

Hualani enjoys swimming and has became a

regular hiker over the past couple of years .

uuu Why would you recommend the property as a destination ? The Ocean Course at Hokuala is a must play on every gol-

Here , she shares her thoughts about the

fer ’ s bucket list . It ’ s the only Jack Nicklaus Sig-

golf course , Kauai , and her life on the island :

nature Course on Kauai , with the longest

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What is the first thing you ’ d like golfers who ’ ve never visited the Ocean Course at Hokuala to know ? It is where Aloha begins and never ends . Our

continuous stretch of oceanfront holes in Hawaii

. I love the carry over the valley holes , sand

bunkers , lagoon and ocean challenge holes . It

truly tests one ’ s golf skills – if you ’ re up for the

challenge . If I can do it , anyone can !

elite staff will greet you with a warm Aloha ,

and suit you up with what you need to make

your game fun and memorable . We also offer

the fun family activity of FootGolf . Soccer

teams and kids love the 9-hole course as it

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How would you describe your golf game and what do you enjoy most about playing ? I can hold my own and the less I play the better I am ! I try to think less ,

challenges their soccer skills up , over and

pick a target , step up , eyes on the ball , focus

down the hilly course . It ’ s great for team bond-

and swing . I love the game , the skill , tech-

ing , group challenges , and family fun time .

nique and challenge . Some days you play well

Sales Manager Hualani Duncan flourishes at the Ocean Course

made her mark .

The restaurant on property , Hualani ’ s , is

named after her , and she has devised titles for

multiple local trails as well as this publication .

uuu What do you like most about the golf course ? Every hole has its own characteristics and uniqueness . I enjoy holes 5 and 6 ,

weaving through the enchanted forest of

mango and guava groves , greeting you at the

top of No . 6 by Mount Ha ’ upu and seeing the

stunning view . Then , of course , the pictur-

some you don ’ t , but who cares , the game is so

much fun and I can ’ t wait for the next round .

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You ’ ve named four of the trails in the area , can you share a couple of the names and meanings ? Alohi ( to shine , brilliance ) is the longest of the four trails

and is named with the community in mind as

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