ISLAND GOLF WORKS @ KAHILI GOLF COURSE

The trade winds sweep across this mountainside layout where elevation changes of 200 feet create dramatic shotmaking opportunities against the backdrop of Maui's central valley. The front nine climbs through rolling terrain dotted with ironwood trees, while the back nine plunges toward sea level with carries over native Hawaiian vegetation that punish wayward drives. What sets this track apart is how architect Robin Nelson used the natural contours to create greens that seem to float above the fairways, demanding precise approach shots that reward local knowledge of the ever-present wind patterns.