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Hawaii Golf Life
The Definitive Guide
Lessons
Hawaii Golf Life

Lessons &
Instructors

Hawaii's best PGA and LPGA professionals, organized by island. Whether you're a first-timer or a scratch golfer, find the instructor who fits your game.

24+
Certified Instructors
4
Islands Covered
6
Lesson Types
What We Offer

Lesson Types

Private Lessons

One-on-one instruction tailored to your game. Ideal for beginners and players working on specific weaknesses.

60 minFrom $150

Group Clinics

Small group sessions (2–6 players) covering fundamentals, course management, and island-specific challenges.

90 minFrom $65/person

Playing Lessons

Learn on the course itself. Your instructor walks 9 holes with you, coaching in real time on actual shots.

9 holesFrom $250

Junior Programs

Age-appropriate instruction for young golfers aged 7–17. Fun, structured, and designed to build lifelong love of the game.

45 minFrom $75

Short Game School

Dedicated chipping, pitching, bunker play, and putting sessions. The fastest way to lower your score.

2 hoursFrom $200

Video Analysis

High-speed camera swing analysis with frame-by-frame breakdown and a personalized improvement plan.

75 minFrom $175
Find Your Pro

Featured Instructors

Keola Makoa

Keola Makoa

PGA Class A Professional
Maui
Kapalua Golf Academy
4.9(142 reviews)

Former mini-tour player and Kapalua resident professional. Keola's holistic approach combines biomechanics with the Hawaiian philosophy of pono — doing things the right way.

Driver DistanceCourse ManagementMental Game
From $175/hr
Mon–Sat · 18 years exp.
Leilani Akana

Leilani Akana

LPGA Teaching Professional
Oahu
Ko Olina Golf Club
5.0(98 reviews)

Hawaii's most sought-after women's golf instructor. Leilani has introduced hundreds of players to the game and specializes in building confidence from the ground up.

Women's GolfShort GameBeginner Programs
From $150/hr
Tue–Sun · 12 years exp.
Kaimana Holt

Kaimana Holt

TPI Certified / PGA Professional
Big Island
Mauna Kea Golf Course
4.8(76 reviews)

Titleist Performance Institute certified, Kaimana bridges physical fitness and swing mechanics. His students average 15+ yards of distance gain in the first three sessions.

Fitness & FlexibilityPower DevelopmentIron Play
From $160/hr
Mon–Fri · 10 years exp.
Nalani Ferreira

Nalani Ferreira

PGA Professional & Course Designer
Kauai
Hokuala Ocean Course
4.9(63 reviews)

Playing lessons specialist. Nalani teaches you to read Kauai's wind, elevation, and ocean conditions — the skills that separate good rounds from great ones.

Course StrategyWind PlayScoring
From $200/hr
Wed–Sun · 14 years exp.
Makoa Tanaka

Makoa Tanaka

PGA Class A / Junior Specialist
Oahu
Turtle Bay Resort
4.9(115 reviews)

Hawaii's premier junior golf instructor. Makoa has coached multiple state champions and believes every junior deserves a strong foundation built on fun.

Junior GolfFundamentalsTournament Prep
From $140/hr
Mon–Sat · 16 years exp.
Alohi Kahananui

Alohi Kahananui

PGA Professional / Video Analyst
Maui
Wailea Golf Club
4.8(54 reviews)

Data-driven instructor using TrackMan and high-speed video to deliver measurable, repeatable improvement. Alohi's students see results within two sessions.

Video AnalysisSwing MechanicsPutting
From $165/hr
Tue–Sat · 9 years exp.

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