Best Big Island Golf Holes

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Winding its way through ancient lava fields along the breathtaking Kohala coastline, Waikoloa's Beach Course is, quite simply, resort golf at its finest. But don't let the swaying coconut trees and gentle ocean breeze lull you into a false sense of security. The Beach Course can also be a significant challenge for quality players. The classic Robert Trent Jones Jr. design was literally carved from the lava flow along the picturesque Anaeho'omalu Bay. Immaculate greens are well-guarded by numerous white sand bunkers and strategically placed water features. The crowning glory of the Beach Course is the 502-yard par 5 twelfth—known throughout the islands as the most spectacular oceanfront par-five in Hawaii. Not only is it a challenging golf hole, it's a great place to watch humpback whales and catch splendid views of the other Hawaiian Islands. Par 70, 6566 yards, Slope: 134, Rating 71.6