Challenge at Manele Golf Course

One of the Best in the Islands

Description

This top-notch Lana`i course was designed by renowned golfer Jack Nicklaus and has won many awards and accolades since it opened in 1993. The 18-hole course has a par of 72 and stretches for a whopping 7039 yards from the longest (black) tees. Many visitors and locals alike consider this course one of the best in Hawaii because of its jaw-dropping views from the cliffs above the ocean, immaculate greens and fairways, and superb customer service. The course itself is called "The Challenge" for a reason--it's not for the beginner golfer; some of its greens hug the sheer cliffs (using the Pacific Ocean as a water hazard), natural gorges pepper the fairways, requiring precision and accuracy, and there are more than a handful of blind shots scattered throughout. When you're finished with the Challenge, head over to the well-appointed clubhouse for a shower and a nice Hawaiian lunch.