Kohala Coast, Hawaii – Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection further cemented its status as Hawaii’s premier golf destination as both of its championship courses earned top honors in GolfPass’ Top 25 Public Golf Courses in Hawaii – Golfers’ Choice 2025 rankings. Mauna Lani’s South Course was crowned the No. 1 public golf course in Hawaii, while Mauna Lani’s North Course ranked No. 2.
More than 1,900 reviews by everyday golfers were used to determine the annual Golfers’ Choice rankings with GolfPass’ Ratings Index logic to weigh recent reviews and course subcategory averages. The recognition of both Mauna Lani courses at the top of the list highlights the resort’s exceptional course designs, breathtaking oceanfront scenery, and world-class playing conditions.
The South Course, a Homer Flint, Raymond Cain and Robin Nelson design, was built on the 16th century Kaniku lava flow snaking through stark, rugged a‘a lava. A pair of par 3s – the 7th and 15th holes – are Mauna Lani South’s signature holes and are two of the most photographed golf holes in the world. The South Course was home to the Senior Skins Game from 1990 to 2000.
Mauna Lani’s North Course, a Flint, Cain and Nelson design, was built on an ancient lava bed. Overlaying the rugged brown pahoehoe lava flow, the North Course features rolling fairways and through kiawe forests. A 230-acre protected archeological district lies on the northern edge of the North Course, while feral goats roam the course, cropping the grass and providing a unique neutral hazard. The par-3 17th is the signature hole on the North Course as a series of elevated tees form a natural amphitheater with the green at the base of a lava bowl.
“Achieving both the number one and two rankings in Golfers’ Choice 2025 is an incredible honor,” said Ross Birch, General Manager of Mauna Lani Golf. “These accolades reflect the dedication of our team, the beauty of our courses, and the unforgettable experiences we create for every golfer who visits Mauna Lani.”
For more information on Mauna Lani Golf, visit www.maunalanigolf.com or call 808-885-6655.
About Mauna Lani Golf
Since opening in 1981, the Mauna Lani golf courses have collected numerous “best courses you can play” awards from Golfweek, Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine. Mauna Lani’s award-winning South Course formerly hosted the prestigious Hawai`i State Open and was the site of the Senior Skins Game from 1990 to 2000, hosting many of golf’s greats, including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Chi Chi Rodriquez, and Gary Player. Recently the Mauna Lani South Course as the ‘No. 1 Golf Course in the U.S.’ by users of GolfPass, the digital platform that brings golfers together with the best golf courses, instruction, entertainment, travel information. GolfPass also recognized Mauna Lani’s South Course as the No. 1 golf course in Hawai`i and the North Course the No. 11 in the Aloha State. The rankings were determined from more than 315,000 ratings and reviews in 2022.
About Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
Situated along the sun-drenched Kohala Coast on sacred land marked by royal fishponds, natural lava plains, lush tropical gardens and alluring beaches, Mauna Lani — meaning “mountain reaching heaven” — is an inspiring spiritual haven defining a new era of experiential luxury on the Island of Hawai`i. Among Travel + Leisure’s Top 500 Hotels in the World as well as Top 15 Beach Resorts in the U.S., Mauna Lani underwent a complete reimagination in January of 2020. Contemporary accommodations, oceanfront dining at CanoeHouse, three distinct pools, a signature spa and wellness haven including an on-site goop store, Kainalu Ocean Sports and Living Culture programs, and an interactive Holoholo Kids Crew set the tone for enriching and transformational experiences. For more information on Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection please visit www.aubergeresorts.com/maunalani
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