Mauna Lani sweeps top honors in Golfers’ Choice 2025 claiming the No. 1 and No. 2 spots in Hawai’i

Mauna Lani’s South Course was crowned the No. 1 public golf course in Hawai’i, while Mauna Lani’s North Course ranked No. 2.

More than 1,900 reviews by everyday golfers were used to determine the annual Golfers’ Choice rankings with GolfPass’ Ratings Index logic to weigh recent reviews and course subcategory averages. The recognition of both Mauna Lani courses at the top of the list highlights the resort’s exceptional course designs, breathtaking oceanfront scenery, and world-class playing conditions.

The South Course, a Homer Flint, Raymond Cain and Robin Nelson design, was built on the 16^th century Kaniku lava flow snaking through stark, rugged a‘a lava.  A pair of par 3s – the 7^th and 15^th holes – are Mauna Lani South’s signature holes and are two of the most photographed golf holes in the world. The South Course was home to the Senior Skins Game from 1990 to 2000.

Mauna Lani’s North Course, a Flint, Cain and Nelson design, was built on an ancient lava bed.  Overlaying the rugged brown pahoehoe lava flow, the North Course features rolling fairways and through kiawe forests.  A 230-acre protected archeological district lies on the northern edge of the North Course, while feral goats roam the course, cropping the grass and providing a unique neutral hazard.  The par-3 17^th is the signature hole on the North Course as a series of elevated tees form a natural amphitheater with the green at the base of a lava bowl.

“Achieving both the number one and two rankings in Golfers’ Choice 2025 is an incredible honor,” said Ross Birch, General Manager of Mauna Lani Golf. “These accolades reflect the dedication of our team, the beauty of our courses, and the unforgettable experiences we create for every golfer who visits Mauna Lani.”

For more information on Mauna Lani Golf, visit www.maunalanigolf.com