Hawaii's Best Golf Courses

The state rankings section lists the Gurus' favorite golf courses state-by-state and is limited to courses that both Gurus have played. Since only Bill has played in Hawaii these are strictly his own rankings.

1. Kapalua Resort (Plantation) (Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw 1991, Maui)
2. Makai Golf Club (Robert Trent Jones Jr. 1971/2010 remodel, Kauai)
3. Poipu Bay Golf Course (Robert Trent Jones Jr. 1991, Kauai)
4. The Dunes at Maui Lani (Robin Nelson 1999, Maui)
5. Puakea Golf Course (Robin Nelson 1997 and 2003, Kauai)
6. Kiahuna Golf Course (Robert Trent Jones Jr. 1984, Kauai)
7. Kauai Lagoons Golf Club (Jack Nicklaus 1988, Kauai)
8. Wailua Municipal Golf Course (Toyo Shirai, 1961 (1930 original 9) Kauai)
9. Pukalani Country Club (Bob Baldock 1979, Maui)
10. Kahili Golf Course (formerly Sandalwood) (Robin Nelson 1992, Maui)
11. Waiehu (Unknown designer 1920, Maui)