More than $4 million investment introduces Hawaiʻi Island’s first Toptracer-powered driving range, a new 18-hole putting course and a refreshed retail space
KOHALA COAST, Hawaiʻi – Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection will unveil a new era of island golf this December, reinforcing its position as a leading luxury golf destination through a distinctive blend of advanced technology, expert instruction, social play and island hospitality for golfers of every level. The more than $4 million investment includes The Bays, Hawaiʻi Island’s first Toptracer-powered driving range; The Wave, a new 18-hole putting course; a refreshed retail experience; and The Academy, a dedicated instruction program offering personalized lessons and clinics led by nationally recognized golf professionals.
Designed for serious practice and social play, The Bays will reimagine the resort’s driving range with solar-powered Toptracer technology, 16 covered hitting areas, comfortable group seating, music and food and beverage service. The lively setting will welcome golfers and non-golfers alike while also serving as a versatile venue for group outings, meetings, receptions and custom activations. The Academy will deliver personalized instruction directly within The Bays, pairing expert coaching with immediate Toptracer feedback to help golfers refine their game. Together, The Bays and The Academy will combine advanced technology, professional instruction and elevated hospitality to create a first-of-its-kind golf and gathering experience on Hawaiʻi Island.
Spanning more than 50,000 square feet, The Wave will offer a new 18-hole putting course designed to bring together skill, strategy and playful competition. Its rolling contours, inspired by the movement of the Pacific, create an engaging and approachable experience for guests while providing a dynamic setting for concerts, receptions and private events. The refreshed clubhouse and retail space will complement the resort’s contemporary island style with modern comforts and an elevated shopping experience. A redesigned entryway will create a welcoming sense of arrival for resort guests, visiting golfers and kamaʻāina.
“Golf has long been part of the Mauna Lani experience, and these enhancements create even more ways for guests to enjoy their time here,” said Pete Alles, General Manager of Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection. “With The Bays and The Wave, guests can take a lesson, enjoy a friendly competition or simply spend time together. Alongside our ocean, dining and cultural experiences, they offer another reason to visit and a new way to shape a stay at Mauna Lani.”
Set amid ancient lava fields, kiawe forests and the dramatic Kohala Coast, Mauna Lani’s golf experience continues to evolve with these new experiences complementing the award-winning North and South Courses and the family-friendly, nine-hole Wikiwiki Course.
For more information about Mauna Lani Golf and its forthcoming experiences, visit Mauna Lani Golf.
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 Hawaiʻi 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 Rodriguez, and Gary Player. For membership inquiries, please contact jason.trim@auberge.com
About Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
Located on 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 Hawaiʻi. A resort for the generations, with contemporary guest rooms, suites and private residences, CanoeHouse oceanfront dining, three distinct pools, a signature spa and wellness haven, and Kainalu Ocean Sports program, set the tone for transformational experiences and enriching cultural immersion. For more information: auberge.com/mauna-lani
About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, safaris, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 39 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, safaris, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. For more information: auberge.com
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company, providing services at locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries. In addition to private, daily fee, resort and municipal golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Bobby Jones Links, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Management, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design and RF DesignStudio, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
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Rob Myers | Troon
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