All of the greens on Maui are a hybrid Bermuda Grass; a resilient, but grainy species that does well in our warm climate. But it has some characteristics you might find frustrating. Putts will break a lot more to the West or sunset direction than the slope indicates. On most Resort Courses, the greens break towards to ocean. To improve you putting, identify the sunset direction from the green to see which way the grain will effect your putt. The[...]

Most golfers coming to Maui for the first time find our strong winds hard to handle. Basically, it helps to hit the ball solid and keep it low. 1. Move the ball a couple of inches back in your stance for lower ball flight. 2. Take 1 extra club per 10 MPH of wind speed…trades generally blow at 20-30 mph. 3. Most importantly, choke down on the shaft and keep with an easy 3/4 swing. These three adjustments will help[...]

Our biggest seller this year is our Lanai 36 hole golf package. It is also the best value with the best views and course conditions. The day starts out by taking the Lanai ferry from Lahaina harbor at 6:45a. After arriving on Lanai you will be shuttled up to Koele to play your first 18 holes. After Koele, you will be shuttled down to Manele where your second 18 holes begin. After Manele, it is time to take the last[...]

Why book your discount tee times and Maui Adventures with the Maui Golf Shop? Below are 10 reasons why. Discount Green Fees on Maui’s Best Courses. Our strong and well established relationship with the courses allow the Maui Golf Shop to offer discounted rates on all of the best courses on Maui, Lanai, and the outer islands.  Our rates can save you between $5 and $60. Personal Reservation Confirmation. We understand how scary it is to provide your credit card over[...]

Who out there knows that we here at Maui Golf Shop also book golf on the island of Lanai? Well, we do. There are two courses on Lanai: The Challenge at Manele and The Experience at Koele. A typical golf outing on Lanai begins with a 6:45am ferry ride to Manele Bay. The ferry ride lasts approx. 45 min and, if your timing is right, you may see some whales. Upon arriving on Lanai you will meet a bus driver[...]

Aloha everyone, Yes, it is that time of the year again where all the greens on Maui and Lanai are going to be punched. Although it may be a big inconvenience for the average golfer, this aeration is a vital part of keeping all of our greens healthy and playable. The Dunes 6/8 Elleair TBA Kahili 4/21-4/22 Makena 5/13-5/14 Kaanapali Kai 4/26-5/1 Kaanapali Royal 5/24-5/29 Pukalani 4/26-4/27 Wailea Gold 5/5-5/6 Wailea Emerald 4/13-4/14 Wailea Blue 6/8-6/9 Kapalua Bay 5/4-5/6 Kapalua[...]

That’s right, folks. It is time for the local Maui courses to inform us of their new winter rates. In some cases rates at a few of the local courses may stay the same. But, for the most part, rates are going to change. Effective Dec 20th, Kapalua Bay and Plantation Courses will have an increase their rate. Makena will also have an increase in their rate effective Dec 22nd. Don’t let these rate changes scare you away. All the[...]

LANAI: The best golf value in the whole state of Hawaii! Play The Experience at Koele AND The Challenge at Manele for only $249!!! Round trip ferry only costs $60! $309 gets you both courses and one heck of a golf day! Bookings can be made by calling 800-981-5512 or online at http://www.golf-maui.com/DISCOUNT_GOLF_ROUNDS.htm. We can also book outside of 30 days for Lanai and the ferry. Go to Lanai and remember it for the rest of your life! LUAU’S: It[...]

That’s right…it’s summer time. Not only do the kids get out of school for 3 months, (if they are lucky) but its the time for family vacations. Its also time for the parents to be watching the $$$ but yet, still let everyone have a great time. Seeing as how the economy is still down in the dumps and people are watching how much they are spending on luxury items and such, we here at Golf-Maui are going to offer[...]

Ladies and gents, it is that time of year when the golf courses start aerating their greens so that golfers like us can have nice smooth surfaces to putt on. Some courses here on Maui do things a little different than what some of you are used to. For instance, The Dunes at Maui Lani will punch all 18 greens but will only punch 1/2 of each surface. Also, some courses will not allow play during aeration while some will.[...]