Volume XIII, Issue 1
Autumn/Winter 2007-8
The Dunes at Maui Lani G.C.
CENTRAL MAUI
The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course is a championship linksland-style track designed by architect Robin Nelson, which opened for play in January 1999. The course is constructed over natural, alluvial sand dunes created when the island of Maui was formed. Nelson wisely made sure the design artfully followed this naturally sloping terrain. The course also takes advantage of the Pacific trade winds, which add challenge to play. The rolling fairways are characterized by massive elevation changes, and the medium-sized greens are undulating and often tricky. Strategically placed revetted pot bunkers lurk throughout the design. Water comes into play on three holes: Nos. 5, 6, and 18. This par 70 course plays from 4,585 to 6,423 yards and offers four sets of tees to accommodate all skill levels. The Dunes Clubhouse features one of Central Maui’s better restaurants: Café O’Lei at The Dunes. The course also features a great pro shop with some of the best new lines of logowear to be found. A professional golf staff is on hand, and is joined by local PGA legend Henry Yogi, on the Nelson-designed lit all-grass practice range. GPS on carts just installed! Rates for visitors are among the best on Maui. Quite fair. Play it twice! •
The 198-yard par-3 8th features bunkers on all sides, including the back, where the long ball finds a wide stretch of sand awaiting. Note the green’s slope from right to left: a high fade is the shot, but this hole often plays into the wind making such a shot even longer. Par is a good score, and birdie is even better, although rare on this hole.
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Maui’s golf courses on the grid.
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A thought or two about our culture.
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Recaps, previews, and news from Maui.
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The work artist Ronaldo Macedo fashioned for this issue’s cover.
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Kapalua’s Gary Planos brings us up to speed. Read more....
Our extensive library of golf photography, shot by us exclusively, is the largest archive in Hawaii. Read more....
The Maui Golf Show debuts in 2008, but as our collection of footage grows, you can preview what’s ‘in the can’ right now.
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Local fashion models Igne, Randy, and Natalie all awash in Kaanapali and Wailea Old Blue logowear.
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Maui’s best 19th hole. Read more....
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Pro Shop: 808-873-0422
Year built: 1999
Rating/Slope (Black): 73.5/136
Practice Range: yes, lighted
Lockers/Showers: yes
Architect: Robin Nelson
Course Supt.: Brian Kaulupali
Metal spikes: not allowed
Dress code: collared shirt
Greens: TifDwarf
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