The 10 Most Spectacular Golf Holes in Hawaii
The Editors
May 11, 2026
From volcanic lava fields to oceanside cliffs, discover the ten most visually stunning golf holes in the Hawaiian Islands.
From volcanic lava fields to oceanside cliffs, Hawaii offers some of the most visually stunning golf holes on the planet. Here are our picks for the ten most spectacular.
No. 7 at Hokuala Ocean Course, Kauai — The signature hole of Jack Nicklaus's masterpiece at Timbers Kauai demands a carry over a dramatic ocean inlet. Standing on the tee, with the Pacific crashing below and Nawiliwili Bay stretching to the horizon, this is golf at its most elemental.
No. 3 at Kapalua Plantation Course, Maui — The downhill par-5 that opens with a panoramic view of the Pacific and the islands of Molokai and Lanai in the distance. Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore created a hole that rewards bold play.
No. 17 at Poipu Bay, Kauai — A par-3 over a natural lava rock peninsula jutting into the ocean. When the surf is up, the sound of waves crashing below adds to the drama of every tee shot.